Stevens led the under-18 team to inter-league success against Ballarat in 2017 before falling to Hampden in Warrnambool last year.

The Kangaroo Fat under-18 coach will be back in charge of inter-league duties for this year's clash with Outer East in Bendigo on May 18.

BFL manager Cameron Tomlins said Stevens had put together a strong panel of assistant coaches.

Former BFNL under-18 representative David Stephens will take on assistant coaching duties, as will another past BFNL under-18 inter-league representative and Golden Square premiership player in Josh Baird.

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Rounding out the coaching panel is Jason Thomas, who will provide players valuable knowledge from his experience with the Pioneers and AFL CV Academy.

"Regardless of results, Jason (Stevens) did a terrific job in 2018 and we are thrilled to have him back on board,'' Tomlins said.

"He runs a professional and well-structured program and will draw on his extensive experience to develop and lead the future stars of the BFNL.

"Jason will be keen to return to the inter-league winners' list and we have little doubt that the selected players will benefit enormously from the knowledge and experience he will share".

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