Port Adelaide will farewell three members from its football department, with Head of Development Matthew Lobbe, development coach Cam Sutcliffe and SANFL coach Jacob Surjan departing the club.
Lobbe returned to Alberton in 2022 as Ruck Coach and Head of Development, having earlier represented Port Adelaide in 92 AFL games.
Sutcliffe has worked as a development coach across both the AFL and AFLW programs since retiring as a player in 2023, following a Port Adelaide career spanning SANFL and AFL level.
Surjan coached Port Adelaide's SANFL side in 2026 alongside a midfield development role, capping a Port Adelaide career that included 121 AFL games and the club vice-captaincy in 2010.
Port Adelaide General Manager – Football Ben Rutten thanked all three for their contributions to the club.
“Matthew, Cam and Jacob have each made a genuine contribution to this football club, both as players and as coaches and we're grateful for everything they've given.
“They're all great Port Adelaide people and they'll always be welcome here at Alberton.
“We thank them for their service and wish them and their families all the best for the next chapter.”
Lobbe said he was grateful for his time back in the coaching ranks at Alberton.
“I've loved my time back at the club as a coach and have enjoyed working with a lot of great people.
“I'm now looking forward to what’s next for my family and I.”
Sutcliffe reflected on a Port Adelaide journey spanning three different roles.
“I've had an amazing journey as a player, coach and working in administration at Port Adelaide. I leave with great memories and lifelong friendships and now look forward to the next chapter in my life.”
Surjan said he was thankful for the opportunity to return to the club and wished the club well for 2027.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to be back at Port Adelaide and coaching the Magpies in the SANFL. Exciting opportunities outside of football have now come my way, which I am looking forward to. I wish Josh Carr and the club every success next season and beyond.”
