By Tara Murray
Robert Fletcher will finish up as Mernda coach at the end of the Northern Football League division 3 season.
The Demons announced on Wednesday on social media that Fletcher, who is the club’s second longest serving senior coach, wouldn’t continue on.
“After careful consideration, Mernda Football Netball Club and senior coach Robert Fletcher have mutually agreed not to extend his contract beyond the current season.
“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Robert for his dedication, leadership and commitment throughout his time with the club.
“Under his guidance, the club and senior group have grown both on and off the field, and his effort have left a lasting impact on our players, staff and supporters.
“From the training ground to match day, Fletch brough passion, professionalism, and a relentless drive to succeed.
“We sincerely thank him for his service and the memorable moments he helped created.”
Fletcher, who had success with Jacana in the Essendon District Football League, joined the Demons in 2019 as an under-19 coach before stepping up into the senior role the following season/
Among his achievements at the Demons, he took them to a grand final in 2023, which they lost to Laurimar by six points.
Mernda currently sits seventh on the division 3 ladder, percentage outside the top five.
On Saturday, the Demons lost to Kinglake, 18.13 (121)-8.7 (55).
This week the Demons are at home against Heidelberg West.
