 From 2003-2006 German coached Subiaco in the WAFL taking them to two premierships one in 2004 the other in 2006.During his time in the WAFL, he coached the West Australian state side v South Australia in 2006.He went on to be an assistant coach at the Fremantle Football Club in 2007 and 2008 before departing for a life back in Melbourne with his family.