AFL Tasmania is thrilled by Tasmania Football Club’s announcement of Jeromey Webberley as its inaugural VFL coach.
Jeromey is a proud Tasmanian, having grown up in Tea Tree in the state's south. His football journey started as a junior at the Brighton Robins, and he went on to become TSL Premiership player in 2009 with Clarence, winning the Association Player of the Year in the same season. Jeromey was drafted to Richmond with pick 67 in the 2009 National Draft and made his debut against Adelaide in Round 7 of the 2010 season.
Upon returning to Tasmania, Jeromey assumed a Coaching role at Clarence in the TSL in 2016. Jeromey has coached the Tasmania Devils Coates League program since 2021, coaching both the boys’ and girls’ programs at different stages.
Through his role with the Coates League program, Jeromey has been extremely successful in developing athletes, seeing many drafted during his tenure and to go on and have meaningful impact at their AFL clubs.
Head of AFL Tasmania Damian Gill is proud of the appointment.
“This is well-earned recognition for Jeromey; we are very proud of him and excited for him.
“He has been wonderful in leading Tasmania’s Coates Talent League programs across both the boys’ and girls’ competitions, working hard to build community trust, and together with the entire talent team, has done a phenomenal job.
“He is a team player in the truest sense, his personal touch and care for our state has been crucial, and he has shown himself to be an outstanding relationship coach and developer of players. Today, the Devils program is respected across Tasmania and nationally.
“I have no doubt Jeromey will excel in this role and make us proud. Importantly, his new position will remain closely connected to AFL Tasmania as he continues to contribute across both community and talent while playing a pivotal role in building a club at VFL level.”
Tasmania Football Club is simultaneously recruiting its inaugural VFLW coach and Jeromey will be involved in the program planning for VFLW for 2026. Both the VFL and VFLW programs will work very closely together, with significant overlap of coaches and program resources.
AFL Tasmania will now commence recruitment for its Coates League Boys coaching role, having recently advertised for the Girls position.