The Adelaide Crows have confirmed AFLW coach Bec Goddard will return to defend the club's 2017 premiership.
Goddard was instrumental in the Crows' AFLW success and was praised for bringing together a team hailing from all corners of the country.
The Crows finished their home-and-away campaign in second, with a 5-2 record, but overcame an undefeated Brisbane side in the Grand Final to claim the inaugural premiership.
In addition to years of football experience as a player, coach and umpire, Goddard's other role is as a special investigator for the Australian Federal Police.
Adelaide CEO Andrew Fagan was understandably delighted.
"Bec is a talented coach with a strong work ethic and fierce desire to get the best out of herself and those around her," Fagan said.
Goddard said she was eager to continue as coach and was excited at the club's commitment to the women's game.
"Our aim in the first season was to develop a strong culture and in 2018 we want to strengthen and enhance our program," she said.
"The competition will be even tougher and we are already working hard to ensue we play a brand of football of which we and our fans can be proud."