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Nick Di Giovanni is already looking to the future and said the club wanted to employ a paid coach on a full-time contract next season.

Di Giovanni said the board would evaluate the financial viability of the model at the end of this year and discuss with Fotak whether he could commit to the role, subject to performance.

“We are behind other clubs, with many others having longterm coaches like your South Hobarts with Ken Morton,” Di Giovanni said.

“We have got to start looking long term and having fulltime coaching. But it’s an expensive and big step to take. We will discuss it with Tommy at the end of the year.”

Fotak coached the Zebras to third spot during the 2013 NPL season before stepping aside because of commitments with his business.

He said yesterday he was open to discussing the new coaching model, subject to his workload.

“I may or may not fit that plan and I may or may not be available,” he said

Fotak took senior training for the first time on Tuesday night and has some plans for the club, which sits in fourth spot with five wins from nine games.

“I’m very happy to be back,” Fotak said.

“I love a challenge and I love developing players. The team is four points off the top, so that’s a good start.

“I want to get the players to adapt to how I do things.

“I like controlled, dynamic football with movement off the ball and sharpness.

“We have some young kids that are pretty raw and some experienced players as well who can continue to learn.”

Fotak will take charge of his players for the first time tomorrow night against Kingborough at KGV.