BIO

Tyson Goldsack made his AFL debut for Collingwood in 2007 where he featured 165 times at AFL level.

Goldsack became a premiership player in 2010, featuring in Collingwood’s Grand Final replay win.

In 2019 Goldsack retired from AFL and joined Port Adelaide in a dual development coach and SANFL leadership player role, however never got to play SANFL due to the AFL’s COVID-19 restrictions.

The experienced defender got a second go on an AFL list when Port Adelaide rookie-listed the then 33-year-old at the end of 2020.

Goldsack didn’t feature at AFL level for the Power, instead playing an important role to help with on-field leadership and development for the club’s young SANFL side in 10 games at the level.

At the end of the 2021 season Goldsack officially retired from Port Adelaide’s AFL playing list, however continued on at the club in his development coaching role in 2022.

At the conclusion of the 2022 season, Goldsack was appointed senior coach of Port Adelaide's SANFL side, whilst also remaining in a forward development role.

He made the switch to the defensive lines ahead of the 2024 season, stepping out of his role as SANFL coach and moving into his position as defensive coach.

Coaching career
2024 – current Defensive coach
2023 Port Adelaide SANFL coach 
2019 – 2023 Port Adelaide development coach 

Playing career
Clubs: Collingwood (2007-2019) 165 games, 49 goals; Port Adelaide (2020-2021) 0 games, 0 goals
Debut: Round 8, 2007 vs Western Bulldogs

Achievements:
AFL premiership (2010)
CFC Best First Year Player (Harry Collier Trophy) (2007)