VALE Allan "Yabby" Jeans

The man who coached St Kilda to its only premiership in 1966 and took Hawthorn to flags in 1983, 1986 and 1989 has passed away at the age of 77.

  1. Australia is mourning the passing of a true AFL legend.

  2. LEGENDARY AFL coach Allan "Yabby" Jeans died overnight. He was 77. Hawthorn Football Club confirmed Jeans’ passing this morning after their three-time Premiership coach had been in ill-health in recent years. Jeans is also part of a select coaching group who have taken two clubs to ultimate glory, being St Kilda’s 1966 Premiership coach.
  3. A raft of sporting organisations moved to pay tribute to Yabby.

  4. Fans took to the internet to voice their sorrow at Jeans' passing.
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  11. AFL players past and present flocked to pay their respects.
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