Richmond has appointed Beth McLaughlin as its new AFLW Strength and Conditioning and Return to Play Coach, as the Tigers continue preparations for the upcoming campaign. 

AFLW Physical Performance Manager, Hunter Rubino, is looking forward to how McLaughlin can help the program.

“Really excited to welcome Beth McLaughlin on board, who has come down from Gold Coast,” Rubino said.

“She has spent time with the Suns and in the soccer space over there. She brings a wealth of knowledge in the gym space, she has over 10 years of experience in that space, which will complement exactly what we are doing out on the track. 

“Right now, the on-track and gym programs are working together hand-in-hand, which is great, and she will pick that up and continue to work through that in a super exciting time for our program.”

McLaughlin joins the Tigers from the Suns, where she recently was the first graduate of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Women in S&C Advisory Committee Associateship Program, delivered through the Gold Coast Football Club.

“Alongside Beth’s time at the Gold Coast Suns, she also spent time most recently with Gold Coast United Football Club Women’s Program, as their Head of High Performance," Rubino said.

“She ran the Women’s National Premier League Program, as well as running their Under 21’s Program.

“During her time at the Suns, she developed a Women’s Speed Program. It aligns with our philosophy of lots of football, joining with high-speed running and sprint.”