Men’s Football Teams
- Pre-season training Mondays & Wednesdays, 6.30pm at Duncan McKinnon
- In Season Trainings Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm at Murrumbeena Park
- Senior, Reserves, Open and Under 19 Teams
Senior Men’s Coach
Shane Joyce
Shane takes on the role as the Senior Men’s Coach in 2026 following on
from his 1st year at MFNC as Assistant Coach and Mentor in 2025.
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.
Shane’s excited about the prospect of Murrumbeena climbing the ladder in Division 1 in 2026. As we position ourselves for long term success and challenging for premierships.
Men’s Reserves Coach
Tom McDonald
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.
Under 19’s Coach
Peter Smith
We’re excited to announce that Peter Smith will be coaching Murrumbeena’s U19’s in 2026. Peter has had an illustrious playing career, playing for Sandringham VFL, Dingley and St Paul’s McKinnon including captaining St Pauls and playing in their 2008 and 2009 Premiership Teams. Most recently Peter has been coaching the St Peters Div. 1 U17’s team in the SMJFL.