North vs South: EGT Colts Clash Under Lights This June
08 Apr, 2025
This June, the PFL community is in for a thrilling night as Electrical Group Training (EGT) Colts from the North face off against the South in a Friday night showdown under lights.
The EGT Colts division continues to go from strength to strength, growing from 57 teams in 2024 to 65 in 2025. With more teams and talent on the field, the stage is set for one of the most competitive seasons yet.
Leading the North Side is Tom Medhat, a coach bringing both experience and energy to the role. In 2024, Medhat was named All-Australian Inclusion Coach at the AFL Open — a testament to his leadership and impact. Under his guidance, the Inclusion State Side improved from fourth place in his first year to an impressive third at the National Carnival last year.
When asked how his experience coaching the Inclusion team will translate to the Colts program, Medhat said, “I think it’s a lot of the same — connection with your players and the relationships within the team are really important. At the end of the day, it’s all football. The passion is the same — whether it’s the Inclusion squad or the Colts. Footy becomes part of who you are when you’re involved in it.”
Medhat’s footy journey started early, coaching his younger sibling’s junior team before stepping onto the field himself. He now plays in the forward line for WAFL club East Perth and draws heavily on those experiences in his coaching.
“I’ve got pretty set standards, influenced by my experience at East Perth Football Club and through various coaching courses and mentorship at WA Football,” he shared.
As preparations for the big game ramp up, Medhat is focusing not just on tactics, but on team connection and building a strong internal culture — something he sees as essential.
“I need there to be the trust between the players and the coaches. I think that’s probably one of the most important things — it creates that on and off-field culture.”
On the other side of the field, Fabian D’Agnone will take the reins for the South Side. A familiar face in the southern football community, D’Agnone brings with him a deep passion for the game, having been involved in footy since he was young– both as a player and coach.
Following four strong seasons coaching Colts at Canning Vale 2020-2023, he has recently stepped into the role of Colts coach at North Fremantle. His roots in southern footy remain strong, “I’ve always played or coached footy in the South, so it’s an honor to be able to represent that side,” he shared.
D’Agnone has a clear understanding of the importance of the Colts age group in a player’s development — both on and off the field.
“It’s probably the best years of football you will play,” he said, reflecting on how this period is a major transition as players grow from boys into men and begin to make more mature decisions in the game.
A strong advocate for building team culture, D’Agnone believes it plays a direct role in performance, “I always think if you have a really strong culture, you’ll end up with strong on-field performance. I’ve also got to be setting the right example as well.”
Looking ahead, D’Agnone is excited about the level of skill and spirit his side will bring to the match, “There’s so much talent, it’s awesome to see that representation. It’s going to be a good game and a good rivalry.”
With both teams stacked with talent and guided by passionate, proven leaders, the 2025 EGT Colts North vs South match promises to be a showcase of skill, teamwork, and the unshakable spirit of community footy.
