Ben Walsh will be returning home to pull on his beloved Ganmain-Grong Grong-Matong Lions jumper next season.

Prior to this appointment he took over the reins at the Barellan Two Blues, but is now returning to the Lions after even further enhancing his reputation as one of the best players and leaders in the region.

Walsh did his usual thing on the field the last two seasons, but also steered Barellan from a winless 2024 to being a couple of unlucky results away from a finals berth.

He will also continue his coaching journey in 2027, joining assistant coaching crew and forming a formidable team under head coach Riley Corbett.