WRFL: Ziggy Kadour stands down as Newport coach ahead of 2023 season
One of the WRFL’s “highly respected” coaches is standing down at the end of the season with many quick to sing his praises following the announcement of his departure.
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Newport’s future is going to look very different.
The club has confirmed senior coach Ziggy Kadour has elected to stand down from the role at the end of the 2022 season.
Kadour has guided the Western Region league Division 2 club through the past five seasons after he was first appointed in 2018.
Throughout his time in charge, Newport has not played finals footy although were on track to in 2021 before Covid again claimed another season.
“The Newport Football Club would like to announce that Ziggy Kadour has decided to step down as senior coach at the end of season 2022,” the club said in a statement released on Monday night.
“With the senior group now entrenched in Division 2, Ziggy has decided now is the best time to step aside and allow the club to begin their search for the next senior coach early.
“Newport Football Club would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge (and) thank Ziggy for his outstanding contribution to our football club.”
Following the announcement, supporters of the club were quick to praise the work Kadour had done over the past five seasons.
“This bloke is very highly respected in football circles,” Anthony Chiu said.
“Has always put the club first and stepped up at a time when the club needed him most.
“Hands down one of the best blokes I’ve met and the club would be in a better position for his efforts.”
Saad Ali said: “Went above and beyond for the club despite adversities. Awesome work in building up the foundation.”
Meanwhile Jeremy Heffernan labelled Kadour “a class above many”.
“Led from the front and set the standard,” he said.
“Well done great man. Enjoy a well earned rest.”
Despite the announcement being made before the end of the season, Kadour and his players still have plenty to play for with finals still a possibility.
They sixth on the ladder behind Albion and Wyndhamvale on percentage despite having lost four points following a game against the latter which was marred by crowd violence.
Kadour’s side will face West Footscray, Parkside and Point Cook Centrals to finish the season.
Newport will advertise its senior and reserves coaching positions in coming weeks.
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