Geelong Cats AFLW senior coach Dan Lowther has informed the Club he will step down from his role to explore other opportunities.

Lowther has been at the helm of the Club’s AFLW team for the past five seasons, having been appointed to the role in June 2021. Under Lowther’s leadership the Club played Finals in 2022 and 2023 which included a Preliminary Final against eventual Premiers the Brisbane Lions.

Lowther has been involved with the Club in numerous roles over the past 29 years, starting in 1996 as a player. In 2015 Lowther joined the Club as an assistant coach of the VFL men’s side, a role he held until 2018 when he became an AFL analyst, a full-time role he held until 2020, before moving into the W program in 2021 as an assistant coach.

Lowther expressed his thanks to the Club for the opportunity to lead the W program.

“It’s been a privilege to coach and develop such dedicated and driven young athletes throughout my time at the Cats, as well as work and learn alongside some of the best minds in football.

“Although the decision to step down was incredibly tough, I feel the timing is right for both myself and the team in order to embrace new challenges.

“I’m proud of the achievements we’ve made since I took on the role and have no doubt this group have all the right ingredients to challenge the best sides moving forward.

“I’d like to thank the Geelong Football Club for providing me the opportunity and wish the team nothing but success.”

Geelong Cats CEO Steve Hocking thanked Lowther for his contribution to the Cats.

“Dan has made a significant contribution to our AFLW program over the last five seasons and we thank him for the impact and influence he has had across the team and our athletes as he has grown our elite women’s program.

“Dan is passionate about the advancement of the women’s game and has been unwavering in his commitment to the Club, the team and players.

“On behalf of the Club we thank Dan for his service and loyalty to the Cats and wish him all the best for the future.”