New Sandy coach

[dazzledavey36 55,347]

Andy Lovell appointed tonight.

nice selection

[Old Man Rivers 326]

Andy Lovell appointed tonight.

nice selection

Chopper - I'm liking this appointment also

The Kid played some inspiring footy for The Red & Blue in the late 80's & early 90's

[Sir Why You Little 37,128]

Andy Lovell appointed tonight.

nice selection

Really!! That's awesome, i was a big fan of chopper lovell. Welcome back. I got a good feeling about 2008-hope ime right

[Yze_Magic 3]

Another ex-Demon comes back home

Its like a big family reunion

[Paul Gardner 6]

Andy Lovell appointed tonight.

nice selection

I Lovett, sorry Lovell.

[beelzebub 23,383]

talk about al in the family !!! lol Congrats Andy...welcome back to the fold

[MO FINE 171]

And Greg Hutchison has been appointed senior coach of VFL side, the Casey Scorpions for the 2008 season.

[Demondeb 8]

It's like a family reunion isnt it?

Connolly

O'Donnell

Lovell

Great appointment Chopper!!!!!!!!!!

[DemonDave 1,089]

Anyone remember the game where Chopper bagged 9 majors against the hapless Tigers?

Congrats to him if this news is true...

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Congrats on the appointment Andy.

I am not aware of your coaching qualifications and experience but the fact that you have played in the red and blue seems enough for some.

Given the progressive clean out of NQR MFC players over the past two years who dominated at VFL level but could not do so at AFL level suggests that Sandy will find the going tougher in 2008 than in the recent golden years. Together with the aging of mainstays like Liddell, Gallagher and Sautner its going to be tougher.

Good luck.

[TonyMelb 7]

Congrats on the appointment Andy.

I am not aware of your coaching qualifications and experience but the fact that you have played in the red and blue seems enough for some.

Given the progressive clean out of NQR MFC players over the past two years who dominated at VFL level but could not do so at AFL level suggests that Sandy will find the going tougher in 2008 than in the recent golden years. Together with the aging of mainstays like Liddell, Gallagher and Sautner its going to be tougher.

Good luck.

Also like this a lot. Potentially gr8 combination with the MFC coaching group given another former Demon. Welcome back Andy.

[Rolling Stone 158]

Congrats on the appointment Andy.

I am not aware of your coaching qualifications and experience but the fact that you have played in the red and blue seems enough for some.

Given the progressive clean out of NQR MFC players over the past two years who dominated at VFL level but could not do so at AFL level suggests that Sandy will find the going tougher in 2008 than in the recent golden years. Together with the aging of mainstays like Liddell, Gallagher and Sautner its going to be tougher.

Good luck.

Was Geelong centreline coach in 2005/6.

[jacey 333]

I am not aware of your coaching qualifications and experience but the fact that you have played in the red and blue seems enough for some.

Can't wait for Allen Jackovich to come back as our fitness coach.

[Rampaging Demons 1]

think you will find was a major reason for bomber thompson's unhappiness in seeing Any Lovell get sacked last year.

Has he also not been involved with West Coast at some level?

So he will also have a role with the demons I am assuming similar to mark williams...

always good to see a favourite son return to the club that he served so well - he was a dead eye dick in front of goal!!

[PhilReadFury 1]

Lets hope that he brings some of the 'muscle gain' experience he was exposed to at the Eagles - After a single pre-season over there his arms tripled in size.

Parden the pun but strong arm tactics may be just the thing to secure the future of MelbourneFC

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Lets hope that he brings some of the 'muscle gain' experience he was exposed to at the Eagles - After a single pre-season over there his arms tripled in size.

Yes. It would appear that the culture that has hit fan at the WCE has been with them for longer than we think.

Can't wait for Allen Jackovich to come back as our fitness coach.

So long as he played in the red and blue. ..

think you will find was a major reason for bomber thompson's unhappiness in seeing Any Lovell get sacked last year.

Thompson was still devastated in 2007 and it completely upset his plans for that year from which they never recovered!

[Little Goffy 14,639]

Can't wait for Allen Jackovich to come back as our fitness coach.

Careful, we may yet see Woey on the fitness team

THAT would be a an interesting turn-up. I believe he's got a coaching appointment in the WAFL for a year or two, but it could be fun having him around. I wouldn't know personally, but his reputation is that he was first-class in his commitment and professionalism to training.

Now, just clearing something up, is it Anthony Lovell or Andy Lovell?

I've found an Anthony Lovell who played just over 100 games for us from 88 to 95, then moved to WC for three years. Jumper number 16 at Melbourne.

Is that the guy?

(interesting side note, statistically his two best games out of about 40 for WC were both against Melbourne)

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

But his Mother called him Chopper......

[Nasher 33,617]

Careful, we may yet see Woey on the fitness team

THAT would be a an interesting turn-up. I believe he's got a coaching appointment in the WAFL for a year or two, but it could be fun having him around. I wouldn't know personally, but his reputation is that he was first-class in his commitment and professionalism to training.

Now, just clearing something up, is it Anthony Lovell or Andy Lovell?

I've found an Anthony Lovell who played just over 100 games for us from 88 to 95, then moved to WC for three years. Jumper number 16 at Melbourne.

Is that the guy?

Andy Lovell and Anthony Lovell are one and the same person.

[Redleg 41,432]

Andy Lovell and Anthony Lovell are one and the same person.

Not only that but Chopper Lovell is the one and same as the other two.

[True Believer 1]

Not only that but Chopper Lovell is the one and same as the other two.

Anthony (ANDY) Lovell played for the demons between 1988-95. Played 121 games and kicked 146 goals....also played for West Coast.

Goodluck Andy in your new coaching position at Sandy :lol:

[zebgrowler 0]

Anthony (ANDY) Lovell played for the demons between 1988-95. Played 121 games and kicked 146 goals....also played for West Coast.

Goodluck Andy in your new coaching position at Sandy :lol:

Some details from Sandys website

Andy Lovell appointed Sandringham FC Senior Coach for the 2008/2009 seasons. He played 121 senior games with Melbourne (1985-95) before playing 43 senior games with the West Coast Eagles (1996-98). Was an Assistant Coach (Midfield) at the Geelong Football Club (2005-06), Senior Coach of East Perth Football Club (2003-04), Player Welfare and Development Manager at the West Coast Eagles (2000-02) and Assistant Coach at the West Coast Eagles (1999).

[kryton 0]

I presume there is a reasonable living to be had coaching at this level?? What's a ballpark figure for a VFL coach?

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,939]

I presume there is a reasonable living to be had coaching at this level?? What's a ballpark figure for a VFL coach?

I'll guess $70,000-90,000 Pa.

Not too low so they can attract some quality

Not too high because there would be no way a suburban club could afford to pay a coach triple figures.

[Little Goffy 14,639]

Andy Lovell and Anthony Lovell are one and the same person.

Not only that but Chopper Lovell is the one and same as the other two.

Wow, three coaches in one. I'm impressed.

Thanks for clearing that up.

I like his resume, he might cringe at 'Player Welfare and Development at West Coast' but it would seem to be before the present 'era'. Still a valuable aspect for a Sandy coach.