Shaun O'Loughlin will remain at the Buninyong helm for at least another campaign after being reappointed as the club's senior coach for 2021.
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O'Loughlin was set for his second season in charge during 2020, but the lack of a Central Highlands Football League senior competition meant his focus quickly turned to next year.
The non-playing leader took over from Jarrod Morgan following the 2018 grand final defeat at the hands of Beaufort. His side finished top of the ladder last season, but was knocked out of the premiership race in straight sets.
O'Loughlin's efforts earned him the honour of being named the CHFL's senior coach of the year by the Goldfields Coaches Association.
Paul Harris is also back to coach the Bombers' reserves.
"Shaun and Harry (Harris) will work closely together with a highly talented team of assistants and we are sure this will be a great combination," a statement on the club's Facebook page read.
Buninyong has been a powerhouse in the reserves competition throughout the league's history and also finished on top of the ladder last season before bowing out in a preliminary final.
There was no seniors or reserves played this season, but the CHFL managed to get under-18, under-15 and under-12 divisions up and running. Buninyong was one of the clubs that decided not to take part in the junior grades.
Just four rounds of the junior season was completed before it was abandoned on Sunday, following the announcement of stage three COVID-19 restrictions returning to regional Victoria.
