03/09/2025
The South Rovers Football Netball Club are thrilled to announce Jayden Watson as our new senior playing coach for the 2026 season.
We invite everyone to join us in welcoming Jayden and his partner Mollie into the Lions Den.
Jayden’s football journey began at his junior club Penshurst, where he made his senior debut while still playing under-16s. The following year he again balanced both under-16 and senior football before moving to Hamilton in 2014. There he played under-18 football and also broke into the Hamilton Kangaroos senior side, tallying 10 senior games as a 17-year-old.
In 2016 Jayden joined Hampden powerhouse Koroit, stepping straight into senior football. That same year he captained the Hampden under-19 interleague team against Ovens & Murray, and across his time with the Saints he went on to play in three senior premierships (2016, 2017, 2019).
After the COVID interruptions of 2020–21, Jayden returned to Penshurst, taking on a coaching pathway. He served as assistant coach in 2022, co-coach in 2023, and in 2024 led the Bombers to a senior premiership as solo coach.
We are excited to bring Jayden’s experience, leadership and winning pedigree to South Rovers, as we continue to help our youthful group transition into senior football.
Welcome to the Lions Den, Jayden and Mollie – we look forward to what’s ahead.