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.
Australia is mourning the passing of a true AFL legend.
- 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.
A raft of sporting organisations moved to pay tribute to Yabby.
- The Club is mourning the loss of Allan "Yabby" Jeans, who coached the Club to three premierships in 1983, 1986 and 1989.
http://twitter.com/HawthornFC/status/90916103735361536
— HawthornFC (@HawthornFC)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:51:02 - Vale Allan Jeans: “Our sincere thoughts and condolences go to his family and friends at this difficult time.” ow.ly/5CXhB
http://twitter.com/stkildafc/status/90942533651271680
— stkildafc (@stkildafc)Wed, Jul 13 2011 00:36:04 - Sad to hear of the passing of Allan Jeans. A legend of the #AFL who had a huge influence on many within the @AFLPlayers community.
http://twitter.com/AFLPlayers/status/90918443431366656
— AFLPlayers (@AFLPlayers)Tue, Jul 12 2011 23:00:20 - Everyone at the MCG is saddened by the passing of Allan Jeans. A football legend who made the 'G his own on grand final day. #RIPYabby
http://twitter.com/MCG_News/status/90918631071948800
— MCG_News (@MCG_News)Tue, Jul 12 2011 23:01:05 - The Carlton Football Club extends its condolences to the family of Allan Jeans. The AFL community has lost a legend.
http://twitter.com/Carlton_FC/status/90926566665752576
— Carlton_FC (@Carlton_FC)Tue, Jul 12 2011 23:32:37 - Fans took to the internet to voice their sorrow at Jeans' passing.
http://twitter.com/lehmo23/status/90911805580390400
— lehmo23 (@lehmo23)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:33:58- RIP legendary coach Allan Jeans. P/ship coach saints/ hawks. Listening to some emotional chats with former players like dermie/ rocket eade
http://twitter.com/bowlologist/status/90918118284738561
— bowlologist (@bowlologist)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:59:03 - The best premierships coach for the Hawks Allan "Yabby" Jeans past away RIP
http://twitter.com/Ethan_Johno/status/90916910400667648
— Ethan_Johno (@Ethan_Johno)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:54:15 - -
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http://twitter.com/aaronlakin/status/90917053816512512
— aaronlakin (@aaronlakin)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:54:49- -
- Thank You Yabby the man you led us through our Greatest era! In 1989 we paid the price we won! RIP Allan Jeans Hawthorn , St Kilda Legend
http://twitter.com/HeartBhoy23/status/90916694675034112
— HeartBhoy23 (@HeartBhoy23)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:53:23 - -
- Bugger. Allan Jeans passed on. As a Dons supporter, he guided the Hawks brilliantly in the 80s.. How many of the 66 premiers are left?
http://twitter.com/JuliusFlywheel/status/90917046111580161
— JuliusFlywheel (@JuliusFlywheel)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:54:47 - -
- Thank You Yabby the man you led us through our Greatest era! In 1989 we paid the price we won! RIP Allan Jeans Hawthorn , St Kilda Legend
http://twitter.com/HeartBhoy23/status/90916694675034112#740
— HeartBhoy23 (@HeartBhoy23)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:53:23 - -
http://twitter.com/camvoss/status/90916922039861248
— camvoss (@camvoss)Tue, Jul 12 2011 22:54:18- AFL players past and present flocked to pay their respects.
http://twitter.com/HMcintosh01/status/90977614772191234#kw4
— HMcintosh01 (@HMcintosh01)Wed, Jul 13 2011 02:55:28









