2024 Premiership coach Jimmy Allan is the latest Werribee Tiger to be recruited by an AFL club after accepting a role with St Kilda.

Jimmy will join the Saints football department as an assistant coach working with the backline, starting immediately.

Werribee Football Manager Kyle Hartigan isn’t surprised:

“Jimmy is AFL quality and we probably knew this was going to happen at some stage. Yes, the timing isn’t perfect for us, but it is a fantastic opportunity for Jimmy, and they don’t come around that often.”

Allan becomes the third Tigers senior coach in a row to be headhunted by AFL clubs, following on from Mark Williams (Melbourne) and Michael Barlow (North Melbourne).

Taking the role was a major decision for Allan, whose second stint at Melbourne Avalon Airport Oval cemented his connection with the club and the people.

“I could not have asked for a better return to the club with the success we have enjoyed in the last two years. Coaching Werribee is a great job and one that is very hard to walk away from, but this is a fantastic opportunity.”

“I thank everyone at Werribee for the support from day one and I know those same people will be 100% behind the next senior coach. That attitude is a part of what makes Werribee great.”

“It’s a club built on valuing and caring for its people and encouraging high performance and I am grateful to have had the chance to return as a coach and benefit from that experience”.

Werribee has begun the search for a senior coach. The club is advertising the position and will announce details once the process is complete.