Jason Davenport joined the GIANTS as their new Head of Development ahead of the 2023 season.
After four years in the role, Davenport will move into a line coaching role for the first time in 2027, looking after Midfield Transition as well as the role as Training Coordinator.
A VFL premiership player and best and fairest winner with Geelong, who also played AFL football for Port Adelaide, Davenport brings extensive experience across AFL and elite junior pathways.
Davenport, who won a VFL premiership and best-and-fairest with Geelong and played 28 AFL games with Port Adelaide, was a development coach with Carlton for three seasons before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to joining the GIANTS, Davenport spent the previous two seasons as coach of the Oakleigh Chargers and Vic Metro girls’ and boys’ teams in the NAB League (now the Coates Talent League).
