The Western Bulldogs today announced the appointment of Brendan McCartney as the Club’s Senior Coach.

The Board made the decision last night following the recommendation by the Coaching Selection Committee.

McCartney has committed to the Western Bulldogs for three years.

Awarded the AFL Assistant Coach of the Year in 2010, McCartney brings 22 years coaching experience to the Club, 14 at AFL level.

His impressive Coaching pedigree includes 11 years as the Senior Assistant Coach at Geelong; two years Development Coach at Richmond Football Club and one year as Assistant Coach at Essendon Football Club, from which he comes to us from.

During his 11 years as the Senior Assistant Coach at Geelong Football Club, McCartney was involved in two Premierships, two night Premierships and experienced three Grand finals.

In a remarkable reflection of his capacity to nurture talent, McCartney worked with nine All Australians and two Brownlow Medallists during his stint at Geelong.

“Brendan’s experience, leadership, technical capacity, values and integrity shone through-out the robust and intensive selection process started by the Club four weeks ago,” Western Bulldogs Chief Executive Simon Garlick said today.

“There is no coincidence that Brendan has been associated with premierships wherever he has gone - he is an outstanding, competitive individual who knows how to win”.

“I am very honoured by my appointment,” McCartney said today.

“I can’t wait to get into this, and I can’t wait for us to confirm our place as a footy club that is respected, admired and feared”.

McCartney, highly regarded within the industry, comes with an impressive endorsement from former colleagues including James Hird.

I can't imagine there's a better coach in Australia in the way he develops players and teaches them to play football. I'm surprised someone like that hasn't had a chance at senior level, because in my time in footy I don't think I've met a better coach.