Rohan Smith Biography

Long-time Bulldogs backline coach Rohan Smith will depart the club at the end of the season after 13 years as an assistant or development coach, following a decorated 300-game career across 16 seasons at the club.

"For me, he is the prime example of someone we owe a lot to as a footy club. He is a shining example of someone who just fought the good fight. He has been a great confidante of mine, very loyal, he has had so many powerful partnerships with players, all across our lines, but particularly our defenders," Bulldogs head coach Beveridge said of Smith.

"He has been a very influential coach. He is a premiership assistant coach. He has influenced our footy program significantly which is my ninth year – Rohan and I have been together since the start. He will be really missed. He is a great friend and we love him to death."

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge reassigns responsibilities among his assistants ahead of the 2017 season.

Steven King has moved from midfield to defensive coach, Joel Corey has stepped up from stoppages to midfield, forward coach Daniel Giansiracusa has taken over stoppages, reigning VFL premiership coach Ashley Hansen is now in charge of the Dogs attack, and defensive coach Rohan Smith has become the head of development.