From Bayside Leader
Reported by Paul Amy
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REIGNING WAFL premiership coach Simon McPhee will coach Sandringham for the next two years.
In a phone hook-up at lunchtime today Sandy's board ratified St Kilda's move to bring McPhee to Melbourne to replace Brett Lovett.
The 42-year-old will also be involved in the Saints' new development academy.
McPhee has coached Claremont for the past two seasons, taking it to the grand finals and to a flag this year.
Zebras general manager John Mennie spoke to McPhee earlier today.
"He sounds sensational," Mennie said.
"I think in time he's going to be one of our great coaches. He's very impressive."
McPhee represented the WA amateurs and played WAFL reserves for East Perth but never progressed to senior ranks.
He coached WAFL Colts and reserves teams before winning Claremont's senior position.
Mennie said he expected former West Coast player Jaymie Graham, who has also joined St Kilda's coaching team, to have a match-day role with the Zebras.
