BIO

SANFL premiership player Mitch Clisby joined Port Adelaide's coaching panel as a development coach ahead of the 2026 season, working closely alongside forwards coach Darren Reeves.

Clisby has previously worked as a talent manager and under 18s coach at the Roosters, and has also served as an assistant coach in the club’s league program. 

As a player, he made eight AFL appearances for Melbourne in 2013 and played 151 SANFL games for North Adelaide, leading the side as captain for two seasons. 

He was an integral member of North Adelaide's 2018 premiership side and reunites with his premiership coach, Josh Carr.

Coaching career
2026 – current Port Adelaide development coach (forwards)
2024 – 2025 North Adelaide talent manager and u18s coach
2023 North Adelaide assistant coach

Playing career
Clubs: Melbourne (2013) 8 games, 1 goal; North Adelaide (SANFL, 2010-2021) 151 games; 13 goals

Achievements
SANFL premiership player (North Adelaide, 2018)