Zane Littlejohn和Taylor Whitford(塔斯马尼亚教友)于2025年分别加入北墨尔本和墨尔本, 突出显示塔斯马尼亚人对AFL教练的影响日益增强。 Zane Littlejohn and Taylor Whitford, Tasmanian coaches, are joining North Melbourne and Melbourne respectively in 2025, highlighting growing Tasmanian influence in AFL coaching.

前Box Hill Hawks教练兼Hawthorn助手Zane Littlejohn在2025年11月成为北墨尔本的助理教练, Zane Littlejohn, former Box Hill Hawks coach and assistant at Hawthorn, is joining North Melbourne as assistant coach – strategy in November 2025, following a successful tenure that included leading Box Hill to three consecutive VFL finals. 前北劳恩斯顿首席船长和教练泰勒·惠特福德(Taylor Whitford)在领导凯西担任总教练后,预计将成为墨尔本的发展领袖,接替马克·威廉斯(Mark Williams)。 Taylor Whitford, a former premiership captain and coach at North Launceston, is expected to become Melbourne’s head of development, succeeding Mark Williams, after leading Casey as head coach. 这两位来自塔斯马尼亚的教练都因其战略洞察力、冷静的领导力、与北劳恩塞斯顿的紧密联系而获得认可,他们在北劳恩塞斯顿树立了自己的声誉。 Both coaches, originally from Tasmania, are recognized for their strategic insight, calm leadership, and strong ties to North Launceston, where they built their reputations. 他们的晋升反映了塔斯马尼亚在AFL教练体系中的影响力. Their promotions reflect a broader rise in Tasmanian influence within the AFL coaching system.