Gisborne Giants have appointed former Kyabram forward Brad Mangan as inaugural senior football captain.
He brings maturity and leadership to the young list as the Giants build on their senior teams for the 2025 season in the Riddell League.
“Giants are delighted to secure Brad who will bring experience and motivation to the senior team.
“He will work closely with head coach, Andrew Hall, in this historical time for the club and competition,” club president Brad Gauci said.
The 33-year-old Mangan is now living in the Macedon Ranges, and Kyabram FNC has wished him well.
The Kyabram club stated ‘Mango’ had been a champion of the game and played just as big a part off the field.
Mangan played with Kyabram as a junior and was drafted by North Melbourne.
He played in a VFL premiership side and spent time with Werribee, West Adelaide and Williamstown before returning to Kyabram and playing in two premiership sides, earning a reputation as a very deadly shot for goal.
In addition to this major announcement, Gisborne Giants is thrilled two of its teams will figure in grand finals at Romsey this Sunday.
The Giants U19.5 football side, which finished on top of the ladder, plays Kyneton in the grand final, and the senior D-grade netball side plays Romsey.
“This is a very exciting time for our club and we are proud of how far we’ve come in a short amount of time,” Gauci said.
The Giants have released senior information for 2025, including netball trials at www.gisbornegiantsfnc.club/seniors
