Much-travelled Aaron ‘Skip’ Bray has been appointed head football coach of Riddell for 2024.
Bray has coached Rupertswood in the Essendon District Football League’s top division for the past three years.
He has previous experience at senior level in the Riddell League, having coached Broadford when the Kangaroos were part of the league some years ago.
Bray takes over the reins at Riddell from Justin Belleville, who coached the Bombers to the 2022 premiership.
In 2023, Riddell bowed out in the elimination final, having been the only team to beat ultimate premiers Diggers Rest.
Prior to his Australian Rules involvement as a player and coach, Bray played professional soccer in South Australia for eight years.
He captained the Australian Defence Force soccer team.
Riddell Reserves will be coached by Nic May, who has been in charge of under age teams at Bomberland.
The new Under 19.5 coach is Scott Butler, who has a wealth of experience behind him, with an interest in various sports.
The Bombers have expressed appreciation to head netball coach Rebecca Anstey, who has refrained from continuing coaching in 2024 due to work and family commitments.
Anstey enhanced the club’s netball program and revitalised the Bombers last season. Riddell’s A-grade side finished on top of the ladder and lost in extra time to Woodend-Hesket in the grand final.
