Senior Men’s Coach
Michael Kinsella
Michael served as the senior assistant playing coach in 2022 and 2023 before stepping into the senior coaching role in 2024, where he led his team to a premiership and earned recognition as the team of the year coach.
As a player, he has amassed over 200 senior games, gained experience with the Sandringham Dragons and interleague representation, and has been a key figure at Murrumbeena since 2010. Throughout his career, he has played in six grand finals, received multiple team of the year selections, and won a premiership as a player.
Assistant Coach & Mentor
Shayne Joyce
Shane Joyce will be joining MFNC as a senior assistant coach and mentor to all of our coaching staff.
Shane is a level 3 AFL coach whose coaching experience includes
- University Blacks senior assistant & Development coach
- Assistant Coach at Sandringham Dragons.
- U/16 Vic Metro Assistant Coach.
- Williamstown VFL Development League Premiership coach.
- Senior coach Collegians FC, 2 x VAFA Premier grand finalist.
Men’s Open Coach
Robbie Ryan
Robert Ryan is a proud Murrumbeena junior who has successfully transitioned to the senior club. In his first season as a coach, Rob led the Open team to a remarkable premiership, achieving only one loss in 2024 and the highest percentage of any team in the SFNL.
Men’s Development Squad Coach
Cameron Walker
Cameron has been a dedicated Murrumbeena JFC player since the age of 9 and has now amassed over 160 senior club games. He has won a senior premiership at Fish creek in 2023 and a reserves premiership at Beena in the 2024 season. For 2025, Cameron will serve as our Development Team Coach.
Under 19’s Coach
Dimi Petrakis
Dimi is the head coach of our U/19s team and led the squad to a premiership in his second season in charge. He brings nearly a decade of junior coaching experience, including roles with the St Kilda Next Generation Academy and Caulfield Grammar APS.