AFL Coaches Ranked Ahead of 2027 Season

Ahead of the 2027 AFL season, coaches are evaluated based on their team's performance and expectations. This assessment categorizes coaches as safe, under pressure, or facing significant scrutiny.

Matthew Nicks, who became head coach of the Crows in 2020, initially faced criticism as the team struggled without a winning season until 2025. That year marked a turnaround, with the Crows achieving an impressive 18-5 record, earning them the minor premiership.

Despite being eliminated in the finals, Nicks' team is set to compete again this year, aiming for their first finals victory since 2017. His future as coach may depend on the team's performance in the upcoming finals.