Karl Dodd

An outstanding candidate who is rightly being talked about for the vacant Roar role. Dodd ticks all the boxes: played A-League (Roar, Phoenix) has NPL experience in coaching and playing and has played overseas in Scotland. He’s currently a national team coach in Guam, which has accelerated his coach-learning trajectory. And as for Roar, he’s a proud Queenslander who understands the football culture in the Sunshine State. His time will come. 

Scott Miller

Miller is back home on Melbourne’s Mornington Peninsula with his own academy and head coach at local NPL outfit Langwarrin. Surely one of the most qualified at NPL 2 East level, Miller has A-League experience with Newcastle Jets, overseas experience (Fulham and in Denmark) and has even worked with the Socceroos under Ange. Surely his time will come again. A rare gem at NPL level.

Mark Crittenden

If you were excited by NSW NPL club Blacktown Demons’ run in the FFA Cup in recent seasons, then the name Mark Crittenden should be familiar to you. He’s another very talented coach who deserves the chance to show what he can do in the A-League. He actually started coaching aged 16. He’s had over 22 years experience in senior coaching, winning multiple NPL championships, a Premiership, and an FFA NPL Champions trophy in 2015. And with an FFA Cup last eight finish twice and two round of 32 appearances, how can his name not be mentioned? Currently the Demons’ head of football.