Legendary AFL coach Allan Jeans has died at the age of 77.
Jeans, known as one of the league's toughest coaches and greatest motivators, died in a nursing home after a long illness.
After a 77-game playing career with St Kilda, Jeans became coach of the club in 1961, winning their only flag in 1966.
Following 16 years with the Saints he was appointed coach of Hawthorn in 1981, going on to win premierships in 1983, 1986 and 1989.
Under Jeans, the Hawks dominated the competition, appearing in seven successive grand finals from 1983 to 1989 - excluding 1988 when Alan Joyce took over and won the flag.
Jeans later had a short stint at Richmond in 1992, winning only five out of 22 games.
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