In his third year coaching for Magpies, North re-appointed 2008 premiership coach David "Freddy" Freeman.

The announcement was made last Thursday night in front of players and club supporters.

Freeman said that after the 2008's heady year, he thought they took the "foot off the pedal" slightly last year.

But Freeman promised to rectify that and looked forward to another successful year.

At this point in time, the club is still without a reserves coach, with last year's coach Troy Taylor standing down for personal reasons.

According to football committee manager Tyrone Harris, the team is not too far away from naming one.

Under 17s will once again be coached by Trent Place, his third year in charge.

Last year's premiers Roopena have retained all of its coaches for next season.

Last year's premiership coach Waylon Nielsen was appointed for his second year in charge and will once again be assisted by Mark "Freddy" Stringer, also his second season.

Anthony Lynch will again be reserves coach for his third year straight, while Jeff Ewings once again will be in charge of the under 17s, also for his third year at the helm.

The under 14s will have co-coaches Shane Franke and Justin Crompton, who are doing it for the first time.