 On 19 October 2012, Branko Culina was appointed the new manager and director of football of NSW Premier League club Rockdale City Suns.In his first season in charge of the side, Culina lead Rockdale to a 4th placed NSW Premier League finish, and all the way to the Grand Final after defeating Marconi Stallions, Sutherland Sharks and Sydney United 58 FC, but lost by 1-0 to Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC in front of around 5,000 people.Branko and his wife Nada have two sons, former Olyroo Dean Culina and past Socceroo Jason Culina.