FORMER Wangaratta star Luke Norman has been sacked as coach of Sturt, only 24 hours after Magpie Daniel Boyle said he would play with the SANFL club.
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Although the decision is highly unlikely to change Boyle’s mind to head interstate, Norman admitted yesterday being shocked by it.
“To be called in 5� weeks after the season is over and told I was out, I was definitely surprised,” Norman said.
“I’d done a fair bit of planning for preseason and recruiting, but I’m very thankful for the opportunity I’ve had.
“They believed in me and we had a bit of success, but when you finish on the bottom of the ladder it can wear thin on your capabilities.”
Norman took Sturt to a grand final in his first year at the helm in 2009, but that was followed by fifth and ninth finishes.
He has been replaced by 2002 premiership captain Seamus Maloney — the son of Peter and Mary Maloney — who grew up in Wodonga.
