Overview
- Demons players were told of the decision in a Monday meeting, according to reports.
- Stinear served as Melbourne's inaugural AFLW coach and led the club to the 2023 premiership.
- Melbourne finished second this season with a 9-3 record before a preliminary final loss to North Melbourne.
- CEO Paul Guerra praised Stinear's leadership and program-building in a club statement.
- The departure makes Melbourne the fourth AFLW team seeking a head coach, alongside Adelaide, Sydney and Geelong.