Following five seasons at the helm of Fremantle’s AFL Women’s team, Trent Cooper will depart the Club after not being offered a contract extension.
Cooper was appointed senior coach in June 2018 and made an immediate impact in the 2019 AFLW season.
Fremantle CEO Simon Garlick paid tribute to Cooper for his commitment and important contribution to the Club’s women’s program.
“Trent Cooper will always hold a special place in Club history after guiding our AFLW team to an historic first finals campaign in 2019,” Garlick said.
“In five seasons, Trent took the team to the finals four times which is a significant achievement.
“We thank Trent for his passion and dedication to our Club.
“He and his wife Josie, along with their children Peyton and Allegra, will always be part of the Freo family."
Cooper said he was proud and thankful for his time at Freo.
“I have met some special people over my time here and I’m extremely proud of what we have been able to achieve together,” Cooper said.
“This is a tough moment for me because I work with an incredible group of people.
“I’m grateful for the support I’ve had along the way, whether that be from the Club, fans, our sponsors, the staff, my coaches, my players or my family, and it’s something I will always cherish.”
Fremantle will now begin the process to find a new AFL Women’s senior coach for the 2023 season.
