BIO

Darren Reeves was appointed to Port Adelaide’s coaching panel for the 2026 season, joining the club as an assistant coach.

Reeves' long-list of credentials includes extensive experience at state league level, having coached in a variety of senior positions at Central Districts, NT Thunder and North Adelaide.

He secured Glenelg’s top coaching job ahead of the 2023 SANFL season, leading his side to back-to-back premierships in his first two years at the club.

His role at Port Adelaide sees him work closely alongside senior coach Josh Carr, assuming responsibility for the forward line.

Coaching career

2026 – present Port Adelaide assistant coach (forwards)
2023 – 2025 Glenelg senior coach (SANFL)
2020 – 2022 North Adelaide Head of Development/senior league assistant/reserves coach (SANFL)
2018 – 2019 NT Thunder senior coach (NEAFL)
2017 – 2018 Central Districts reserves coach/senior assistant (SANFL)
2016 – 2017 Central Districts U/18 senior coach (SANFL)
2014 – 2015 Nuriootpa Football Club senior coach (BLGA)
2010 – 2013 Salisbury Football Club senior coach (SAAFL)

Coaching achievements
BLGA premiership coach (Nurioopta, 2015)
SANFL premiership coach (Glenelg, 2023 & 2024)