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18 August, 2023
Top Blue Billett ready to go around again
DARRELL Billett wants another year as senior coach of Inglewood. The 1986 premiership player takes the Blues into their first finals game in 20 years this weekend. Billett was appointed for his second stint as Blues coach in late 2019 and told the...
DARRELL Billett wants another year as senior coach of Inglewood.
The 1986 premiership player takes the Blues into their first finals game in 20 years this weekend.
Billett was appointed for his second stint as Blues coach in late 2019 and told the Loddon Herald’s Editor and The Oracle Podcast this week that he had re-applied for the post.
“I’m keen to do one more year. Then it will be time to hand over,” Billett said after the Blues kicked the final two goals to defeat a charged Calivil in the final home and away game at the weekend.
“They came at us hard as you would expect with Calivil.”
Billett said there was a strong sense of community culture around the Blues.
“And Leigh Lamprell has done a great job with the junior program,” Billett said.
“We’ve built the team around some great up and coming youngsters and players who want to be with us.
“So, yes, I’ve put the hand up to do one more year.”
Inglewood’s constitution requires the club seek applicants for the coaching role.
The Blues have yet to announce their 2024 appointment. Calivil last week gave the nod for Anthony Dennis to be at helm again next year.