The Colac & District Football Netball League is proud to announce Kane Leersen as the 2025 Senior Interleague football coach.
Leersen is no stranger to the region’s football landscape. With an 18-year association at Colac, he played 240 senior games for the Tigers, including being a key part of their historic 2014 GFL premiership – the club’s first in the competition. His playing credentials also include three seasons on Geelong’s VFL list and two NTFL premierships during stints with St Mary’s in the Northern Territory.
After his decorated playing career, Leersen returned to his junior club, Birregurra, where his football journey began as a nine-year-old. Taking on the role of playing coach, he led the Saints across three seasons while instilling a focus on development and team culture.
Now, in stepping into the interleague role, Leersen brings a strong mix of elite-level experience, local knowledge, and a passion for guiding the next generation.
“I’m excited to support the next wave of footballers coming through our league,” he said. “There’s a lot of talent in the region and I’m looking forward to building something competitive and rewarding for our players.”
The league believes Leersen’s leadership will be instrumental in driving performance and pride as interleague football returns in 2025.
