Allan Jeans

A genuine sportsman and a hero to so many of my students, many of whom were disadvantaged.

A real genuine gentleman that I had the pleasure to meet at St Kilda. You are a amongst legends that you will all get to meet & yarn about the good old days Yabbie. Say hi to another real gentleman in Darrell Baldock; whom was lucky to be inTasmania at the time of his huge funeral & a wonderful send off for him. R.I.P. Yabbie. Go Saints!!

Allan Jeans - RIP 13/7/2011
Condolences to Mary and families on the passing of a wonderful man. Effort was no problem to Allan - he was always caring and asked how the big fella was going when we had a chat! Always checking to see if he could help, even in those final months. Your lessons in life have been invaluable and you famous quotes not forgotten. We will miss our lunches Mary with you an Allan on you way home to Tocumwal - Finley

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

To the Jeans and Spence Families,thinking of you at this time. The Jeans family and my family go way back to Tocumwal, when Hilda and my mum Mary used to sit together at the local footy games, and not always as friends,when Finley and Toc played, it was classic entertainment !!
On behalf of Tom Kelly's family,we will remember Allan with wonderful memories, and the utmost respect. R.I.P.

Yabby Jeans was my barracks Senior Sergeant at Russell St Polce H.Q. when I graduated from Acadamy in 1976. Brilliant leader except when you played volleyball with him & Don Jeffs.19427.

Allan " yabby" jeans , You leave us with the utmost respect of the Hawthorn football club its past and present players and the supporters. I thank you for the wonderful years in the 80's and 90's you gave to me as a hawthorn supporter . RIP Yabby.

Allan, you achieved for St Kilda what no one else has been able to. I hope you knew Saints supporters appreciated that. You will be sadly missed, thankyou. God Bless.

Thank you Yabby for giving me some of the best footy years of my life in the 80's with our beloved Hawks. You will always be an inspiration. RIP.

As a Kid growing up in the 80's, it was just expected that the Mighty Hawks would be in the GF and would more than likely win it. As good as the players were, they would have been nothing if it wasn't for you Yabby.

RIP Yabby....If there is a Football Heaven up there, I know you will be the Coach. What a field of dreams that would be !

as a longtime hawk supporter, i will just say you are the hawthorn football club, thanks for the memories and flags.rest in peace and god bless.

As a young boy standing over the fence at Glenferrie Oval watching training, a drop punt from Robertsons' boot smashed my nose. You walked over and placed your hand on my shoulder and smiled saying, "next time, keep yours eyes on the ball not your face." Twenty years later I told my son the greatest football coach told me those words as he held his nose after a game of local football. One man, little words, but forever remembered. Thanks Mr Jeans, thanks for everything.

Mr Jeans always had time for Hawk believers and as one who stood in the Glenferrie fog for many winters in the 1980s as part of the 'unofficial selection committee', his nods of acknowledgement, and his quiet chats with us over possible player selection showed his ability to coach not only the team but us as well. Farewell sir - it was a great pleasure to know you.

My memory of ALLAN JEANS.

I can recall,when working for the MCC, I stood with him in the doorway which lead out onto the ground in the old MCG Southern Stand and it was around 7pm, the day the mighty HAWKS had won the famous 1989 Grand Final by 1 goal or 6 points. Both sides kicked 21 Goals each for the day.

And Allan was just standing there on his own, gazing out to the ground and I said to him a 'penny for your thoughts' Allan?

And from memory, his reply went something like this I’ve just coached the last ever VFL Grand Final and the Winner and looking forward to coaching again next year and may coach the first AFL Grand Final and Winner of the newly formed AFL competition in 1990.

Leigh Matthews stole his thunder and won it with Collingwood in 1990, and Allan Jeans coached Lethal at Hawthorn, so Allan taught him well, particularly with what Lethal went on to do with the Brisbane Lions.

The atmosphere in the rooms after that 1989 Grand Final was just unbelievable, in particular the respect and the admiration shown to Allan by all of the Hawthorn Players.

Dipper was rushed off to hospital straight after the game with his Dad by his side and Dermie was still feeling crook from being dropped by Yeates when the first ball was bounced for the start of the game.

Allan a Great Man

Thanks Yab for your words & support in the hard times. A saint forever, Sandra Melissa, Sam & Matthew Roberts

Deepest condolences to Mary and family.
Our thoughts are with you.
The Mackinnon Family.

Am man who has guided my approach to life. A gem. Sadly missed,
Leanne Perth

To me you were just "Uncle Allan". I miss the family get-togethers at Xmas. A swim in the pool, a hit on the court, revelling in pavlova and ice-cream. I am proud to have known you then and I am so sorry you are gone. Keep laughing Aunty Mary, it was always so infectious... Warm wishes to you all. Love Roger Spence and family.

Sending our sincere condolences to the Jeans Family. A truly great Hawthorn man. RIP Allan- Natalie Hoggett on behalf of Ted and Margaret Laws (both dec.) and Families.

For many years Allan Jeans gave the pre-game address to the MIDDWAY Cobras football team as we played our Grand Final in the Reclink competition. In 2006 the team was down by a few goals at half time when Allan arrived to give his address. We heard his passionate plea to play our role and to 'make up your mind' to give our all. We won the game by a few goals and players thanked Allan as he presented the medals. He refused the praise and instead praised each player for their efforts which turned the probable loss into an astonishing win. The MIDDWAY Cobras will never forget Allan Jeans. An inspirational man who richly gave so much to the least, the lost and the lonely of our community even when nobody was looking. - Submitted on behalf of the MIDDWAY Cobras Football Team

Sir Allan you will be a SAINT for all eternity. Sincere condolences to your family & friends.
Jenny Robertson - London

R.I.P ALLAN yabby JEANS Thankyou for allowing me to enjoy a wonderful decade, watching our beloved HAWKS crush all before them. You are a true legend of the game, to your family my prayers are with you.

yab, you taught boys to be men, and along with that a whole lot of life's important lessons also... never forgotten...a condon

A True legend of our game and our football club. Hawthorn is forever grateful for the greatest era of any club in the history of the VFL/ AFL. The great Hawthorn sides are immortal and that is by and large thanks to you. We will be forever in your debt. Watch down on us from heaven and may you rest in peace. We'll never forget you

To have followed the Saints from a very young age and to have been old enough to see the Saints in the 60's we can only revere more the legacy that Allan has left behind. Maybe if he had been coach last year the ball may have bounced more kindly as it did for him back in 66. My fondest memory was as a youngster coming from the Moorabbin station and seeing Mr Jeans as I spoke to him. I expected much different when I enquired whether we would beat the Cats at Kardinia Park. He said it is always hard to win down there ( In his drawl style of speaking) but we will try our best. As I departed he said just remember son just do your best... he did not need to give me 5 minutes of his time but he did. I am sure that many others have similar stories. Thank you for giving us your best.Condolences to Mary and the family. RIP Allan.

An inspiration to all those he met and to many that he didn't. Thanks for all you did. Doc and Yabbie team up again.

A great, great man and a wonderful coach. Condolences to Mary, family, his St.kilda players and his wonderful Hawthorn players of the 80 s. I know how much they will be hurting at the moment. R.I.P Yabby.

Making superstar players believe that there is more to life than football is an inspiration in itself. Thank you for the impact you made on a footy club that runs in my blood courtesy of my late grandfather, and for the impact that you will no doubt have on the cahmpions of tomorrow. RIP

Farewell to a great mentor and friend.Allan was a very special person to so many people. He also contributed to fotball in many States outside Vic. and had particular association with the States of NSW and Qld. in the developing years. We are all reflecting on times with the great man and for many of us they will never be erased. Condolences to all the family and friends. Ken Murphy Brisbane

As Saints supporters all of our lives my family and i would like to thank you for all the great football and our greatest triumph our 1996 Grand Final win. Bless you!

True champion amongst all. Loved his speeches - "Just do". Rest in peace Allan.

-Julie (Richmond supporter)

Rest in peace Allen Jeans, football is poorer for your passing mate. I grew up in a Bombers family, and was a teenager in the 80's, those Essendon V Hawthorn games were as good as footy got for me, I remember it fondly. They were truly great and memorable days the 1980's for footy, and I miss them. I miss the Bombers Hawks clashes, and everything that came with them. God bless you Allan Jeans, from a Bomber with a long memory:)

From the Hawthorn Football Club. I loving Hawthorn we miss you Allan Jeans. Thanks Jonathon Goodbye Allan Jeans

Allan Jeans ... May the Lord Bless you. Thank you for the glory years of Hawthorn in the 80s when I was growing up

thank you for making the best club in the AFL in the 80s.

Jeansy, sadly we will never see the likes of you again. You provided so much more than a string of Grand final appearances. May you coach the team of your dreams in Hawk heaven. (probably those Hawks of the 80's!) Thank you for everything.

Yabby, the success you brought the Hawks in the 1980's will never be forgotten! You are a true gentleman and a legend of the game. You are one of the main reasons the Hawks are as good as they are! RIP

Vale Allan Jeans a true Saint hearing his voice on radio and TV has brought back memories a true champion of the game.
May he rest in piece condolences to fhe Jeans family.

Legend is an over used word to describe people of good feats in life :but here was a man deserved of such geat human status R.I.P.Yabby Allan Jeans.

R.I.P. Allan Jeans, What a great man,if only more of us were like him,modest honest ,humble and down to earth for someone who acheived so much.Thinking of you David and Peter for your loss,David you gave me some good advice 20 odd years ago when my dad died(Kenny Couchman)I thank you for that,Craig Couchman.

As a very young constable at Russell Street5, I was one of Sergeant Jeans' "boys" As a rabid Hawthorn supporter I could see the players were Allan's "boys" Can't explain it but I knew just what their emotions were, he was a collossus

Thanks for being the best drill sergeant at Russell Street Yabbie. You turned us poor foot sloggers in to real coppers.
They were great days. Thanks mate.
RIP

Beside my mother being a hawk supporter, you were one reason i started following the Hawthorn Football Club. My mother said "A true champion, a true gentleman that is a true club!"
Thank you for all you have done for the hawks and there fans!
We will miss you!

First Darrel Baldock, now Allan Jeans. The heart of the Saints only premiership now reunited in Heaven - where all good Saints go. What a team they will lead there.

Vale Allan...Condolences to Mary and family...They just dont make coaches like you any more "Yabby"...RIP my freind.

On behalf of The Angels supporter group of StKilda Football Club, we thank you Allan for giving us our one and only moment of true triumph. You were inspirational to everyone who met you. Thanks for your support of The Angels. Sincere condolences to his loving family and friends.

Thanks for the great memories.All supporters of our great game are in debt to you .AS a Hawthorn supporter i will remember and appreciate what you achieved for us ever .Condolences to his family.

A great man who learnt his skills as a Saint Man and sadly brought only one flag. Later with experience he coached the Hawks to many flags.He kept it simple and with the legendary Darrel Baldock the Saints had their best era. I just hope the current crop of players realise how dedicated those two gentleman were to get the only flag at SaintLand.
May he rest in peace - a great man, great communicator sadly missed but his memoirs will live eternally.
Condolences to his family & friends.

I grew up watching the great Hawthorn era in the eighties which I will never forget. A great coach and a great man who will be missed.

Mr Allan Jeans,
To wake up today knowing your the only Legend Coach to bring our boys a Premiership Cup on 24th September, 1966. The St Kilda Football Club supporters from around the world, respect and honour you. We have been so blessed to have you in our lives. The boys this weekend will go on touching that ball, like you have touched our hearts. XXX

My dad John Maraldo grew up with Allan in Finley and often regaled us with stories of their childhood there. Sadly we lost my dad last year. It would be nice to think of them sharing some memories in the afterlife. We send our condolences to his family. Rest in Peace. The Maraldo Family.

The first game of footy I went to felt very swanky because I had to wear a tie. Looking around the corporate box, I was aware that many of the old footballers in ties were actually bawdy beer-swilling yobbos. But over lunch, I sat next to a very quietly spoken and wise man who didn't seem like the others. He was kind to a young Nathan. Encouraging. Controlled. Measured. A gentleman. That man was Allan Jeans.

Vale 'Yabby'. A true gentleman resting with the saints for eterntiy. Forever remembered as the architect and overseer of Hawthorn's golden era. Thanks for your part in three of the happiest days of our lives
24/9/83
27/9/86
30/9/89

"Real guts!"
Real legend!
All for one Yabbi.
RIP

A true legend of the game and the Hawthorn Football Club. He was an iconic figure to me growing up in the 80's - I had the pleasure to meet Yabby about 10 years ago, a very humble man.

Condolences to his family & friends.

Allan,

We once met in the car park at Etihad Stadium, a great man and coach.
Sadly Missed.

thanks for the memories that will never be forgotten, thanks for the premierships! thanks for your one liners, just thank you. may you rest in peace knowing what happiness you brought to all of us.

Some people come along in life who change peoples lives for the better, Allan Jeans was one of them.

VALE ALLAN JEANS
I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of our Premiership Coach, Allan Jeans. I just want to convey my condolences and sorrow to the family. I had the thrill of meeting him at the Hall of Fame in 2010 and felt nervous and humbled to walk up to him. I called him Mr Jeans and felt like a young boy when I spoke to him. I will treasure this photo. Rest in peace, Mr Jeans. Andrew de Hoedt.

As the coach of the Hawks gave me immense pleasure throughout the 80's as a teenager. Never met him but was in absolute awe of what he achieved. Very sad day. Condolences to all his family, friends, team mates and players.

Thanks Yab, you taught me a lot, enhanced my career and enriched my life.

Will never forget the nights back at Glenferrie after flags, he coached the greatest team of all time,
Respected by all football people and no doubt many more.

RIP Yabbie

I thought this journey would last forever... well until we had another flag at least. Your "change" address at one of our SOS days at Moorabbin still rings in my ears. RIP fella. Well done.

Yabby,

A sad loss to the football world with our thoughts and best wishes to his family.

Guess you ran out of time to see the Saints win another flag - an honour that remains yours alone!

I have been a Saints supporter for 53 years and I am sure that your spirit will live on forever - it will with me.

R.I.P Allan. Thanks for the memories.

Best Coach ever!! I loved looking into the coaches box during a match, even if Hawthorn were way in front it was the same straight faced expression....all Hawk supporters will remember you forever. Rest in Peace Jeansy.

Your were an absolute legend Allan - and will be remembered fondly by football fans. RIP and condolences to the family

My condolences to Mary and family, Allan was a true gentleman and the best boss I ever had in Victoria Police, such a great motivator, so grateful I got to visit him 2 weeks ago. No more pain, now in God's care.

A truly great & admirable man in the realms of VFL/AFL Football for peers, players and fans alike. Forever a Hawthorn Legend. R.I.P A'Y'J

The 'Only coach to win a premiership for the Saints in their long history. You had something special. Goodbye GREAT Man!

To the Jeans family, and the wider football community, RIP Allan Jeans, may his memory be eternal.

Respectful Magpie +++

A great person and mentor for my team and made a dream come true in 1966.Condolences to all

Never met the man but I always thought he represented what football is all about - passion, knowledge of the game and a talent on how to get a message across to others. May he rest in peace!

Allan Jeans, a true legend and a legend of the game of AFL. Best wishes to your family and friends!

Thoughts and prayers to your family and thousands of friends Yabby, RIP we will all miss you.

RIP mate.... You were a legend..... We will all miss you......