Assistant Coach – Forwards

The long-time development coach Marco Bello was appointed as the Eagles’ forward line mentor in October 2024 after extensive experience at Hawthorn and Adelaide.

Bello has coached his own team at Hawks-aligned VFL side Box Hill and was a development coach during Hawthorn’s golden era under Alastair Clarkson.

Most recently, Bello was Head of Development at the Crows for four years before joining West Coast, and he has continued to play a key role through the 2025 and into the 2026 season. He was also involved in successful SANFL programs as a player for Central District, where he featured in five premierships.