MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE

The Sturt Football Club wishes to advise that Luke Norman will not continue as Senior Coach in 2012. Club officials met with Luke today to advise him of the decision.

 Luke’s significant contribution to the club for the last five seasons in both Reserves and League Coaching roles is very much acknowledged – and we wish him and his family all the best for the future,
 
Seamus Maloney, a 2002 Premiership player and an Assistant Coach this season has been appointed to the position for two years.
 
The Board has diligently worked through a number of options regarding our coaching structures since the club finished a very disappointing ninth this year – our first wooden-spoon since 1996. We considered all issues and came to the unanimous conclusion, that in the best interests of the club, we needed a new direction and fresh approach for 2012, and we are delighted Seamus has accepted our invitation to take on this role.
 
Seamus played 152 league games for the club between 1996 and 2003 and was the club’s Best & Fairest in 2001. He then enjoyed significant coaching success at senior level in Mildura – before transferring back to Adelaide and re-joining the Club this year.
 
Matt Benson – CEO