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CibbuanoDaniher joins Eagles
August 19th 2008 08:02
WEST COAST has strengthened its off-field team with the appointment of former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher as general manager of football operations
Daniher, who coached the Demons for a decade, taking them to the grand final in 2000, has been chief executive of the AFL Coaches Association for the last 12 months.
West Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett said Daniher will add 'great value' to the club.
"We were looking for someone with a strong coaching and administrative background and identified Neale as the best person for this role," he said.
"As a player and a coach he was a high achiever and has also been successful in the last 12 months as Chief Executive of the AFL Coaches Association.
"He is a man of impeccable character, someone who will add great value to our football club as we begin our resurgence as a powerful on-field force in the AFL."
Daniher, who will join West Coast in November said he was looking forward to the challenge of helping the Eagles rise back up the ladder.
"It's an exciting challenge and a great time to begin with the West Coast Eagles," Daniher said.
"I believe the club is well positioned to rebound quickly from what has been a disappointing season, particularly given its proud history.
"The club has a terrific young list and I look forward to playing my role in assisting the club's climb back up the AFL ladder."
West Coast coach John Worsfold said Daniher would play a key role in helping the Eagles rebound from what has been one of the worst seasons in its history.
"I have been very impressed in the conversations I have had with Neale over the past couple of months," Worsfold said.
"He brings to the table exactly the attributes we were looking for and believe he will assist us greatly in our vision for the team.
"Obviously his appointment is a key strategic development in the broad picture that we have for our club and I look forward to working with him."
Current football operations manager Trevor Woodhouse will share his duties with Daniher from next year.
Woodhouse will be responsible for list management and player contracts while Daniher will focus on the team and operational components of the role.
Daniher, who coached the Demons for a decade, taking them to the grand final in 2000, has been chief executive of the AFL Coaches Association for the last 12 months.
West Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett said Daniher will add 'great value' to the club.
"We were looking for someone with a strong coaching and administrative background and identified Neale as the best person for this role," he said.
"As a player and a coach he was a high achiever and has also been successful in the last 12 months as Chief Executive of the AFL Coaches Association.
"He is a man of impeccable character, someone who will add great value to our football club as we begin our resurgence as a powerful on-field force in the AFL."
Daniher, who will join West Coast in November said he was looking forward to the challenge of helping the Eagles rise back up the ladder.
"It's an exciting challenge and a great time to begin with the West Coast Eagles," Daniher said.
"I believe the club is well positioned to rebound quickly from what has been a disappointing season, particularly given its proud history.
"The club has a terrific young list and I look forward to playing my role in assisting the club's climb back up the AFL ladder."
West Coast coach John Worsfold said Daniher would play a key role in helping the Eagles rebound from what has been one of the worst seasons in its history.
"I have been very impressed in the conversations I have had with Neale over the past couple of months," Worsfold said.
"He brings to the table exactly the attributes we were looking for and believe he will assist us greatly in our vision for the team.
"Obviously his appointment is a key strategic development in the broad picture that we have for our club and I look forward to working with him."
Current football operations manager Trevor Woodhouse will share his duties with Daniher from next year.
Woodhouse will be responsible for list management and player contracts while Daniher will focus on the team and operational components of the role.
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