Collins to lift West Adelaide

Posted Sep 28, 2007 - 16:45 PM

Former Hawthorn premiership defender Andy Collins has been given the tough task of changing the fortunes of perennial cellar dwellers West Adelaide in the SANFL.

Collins has established himself as a successful VFL coach with the prestigious record of improving struggling clubs.

He coached Sandringham to a premiership, Box Hill to consecutive finals appearances and last week took Coburg’s senior and reserves teams into a grand final.

The 42-year-old was named 2007 VFL Coach of the Year and has had experience as an assistant coach at St Kilda.

The Bloods have appointed Collins as full-time senior coach for the next three years.