URGENT UPDATE: Ocean Grove has just announced a major recruiting win, confirming that Gary Rohan will don the red and white for the upcoming 2026 Bellarine Football League season. This local star, who has a storied history in the AFL, is set to make a significant impact on the team.
Rohan, a native of Ocean Grove, boasts an impressive record with 106 games and 96 goals for Sydney, followed by 98 games and 120 goals with Geelong. He was part of the Cats’ 2022 premiership team and played in three grand finals. At just 34 years old, Rohan is ready to take on a leadership role, guiding a younger squad under coaches Dave Farrell and Nick Bourke.
This move has been in the works since Rohan’s retirement in 2024. He spent the last season with Port Fairy in the Hampden League but faced injury challenges, limiting him to 10 appearances. “It feels only natural that he now officially becomes a Grubber,” said a club spokesperson. Rohan has been training with the senior team for the past year and has previously been associated with the junior program.
The club emphasized Rohan’s elite pace and versatility as a forward, noting his eagerness to share his wealth of knowledge with teammates. “We can’t wait to see him out on Steeline Ray Menzies Oval in 2026,” they added.
Currently, Rohan is involved with Essendon’s program this season, balancing his commitments on the field while preparing for his new role with Ocean Grove. Drafted at No. 6 by Sydney in 2009, Rohan’s journey in professional football has been marked by his exceptional skills and strategic prowess.
Fans of the Grubbers are eagerly anticipating Rohan’s contributions, as his experience could be pivotal in shaping the future of the team. This announcement is expected to generate significant excitement within the local community, as Ocean Grove bolsters its lineup with a player of Rohan’s caliber.
Stay tuned for more updates as the season approaches and the Grubbers prepare for what promises to be an exhilarating year ahead.
