Stephen MacPherson
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Stephen MacPherson is a former Australian rules football
er who played with the Footscray Bulldogs in the AFL
.
He became coach of the Greenvale Football Club
, affiliated with the Essendon District Football League
in 2004, steering them to multiple Finals appearance over his six years at the club. Greevale won the Grand Final in 2007, and played off in but lost the last three Grand Final matches in 2008, 2009 and 2010. At the end of the 2010 season he was the longest-serving coach of any side in the EDFL.
At the Senior Football Presentation Night of Greenvale Football Club
on 9 October 2010, MacPherson declared that he was officially stepping down as Senior Coach of the club. He had previously advised in 2009 that he would be leaving the club altogether at the end of the 2010 season, regardless of the outcome. At this point in time he has been succeeded by ex-North Melbourne Kangaroos player Anthony Rock
who will undertake coaching the club in Season 2011.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played with the Footscray Bulldogs in the AFL
Australian Football League
The Australian Football League is both the governing body and the major professional competition in the sport of Australian rules football...
.
He became coach of the Greenvale Football Club
Greenvale Football Club
The Greenvale Football Club is an Australian rules football club located 23 km north west of Melbourne in the suburb of Greenvale. The club was founded in 1990 as a junior club by Les Norris, who died in April of 2009. By 2005, the club was fielding fifteen teams in the Essendon District Football...
, affiliated with the Essendon District Football League
Essendon District Football League
The Essendon District Football League is an Australian rules football league based in the north-west suburbs of Melbourne, which was established in 1930.The EDFL consists of 24 senior clubs, 10 clubs in A Grade and 14 clubs in B Grade...
in 2004, steering them to multiple Finals appearance over his six years at the club. Greevale won the Grand Final in 2007, and played off in but lost the last three Grand Final matches in 2008, 2009 and 2010. At the end of the 2010 season he was the longest-serving coach of any side in the EDFL.
At the Senior Football Presentation Night of Greenvale Football Club
Greenvale Football Club
The Greenvale Football Club is an Australian rules football club located 23 km north west of Melbourne in the suburb of Greenvale. The club was founded in 1990 as a junior club by Les Norris, who died in April of 2009. By 2005, the club was fielding fifteen teams in the Essendon District Football...
on 9 October 2010, MacPherson declared that he was officially stepping down as Senior Coach of the club. He had previously advised in 2009 that he would be leaving the club altogether at the end of the 2010 season, regardless of the outcome. At this point in time he has been succeeded by ex-North Melbourne Kangaroos player Anthony Rock
Anthony Rock
Anthony Rock is a former Australian rules footballer who played for North Melbourne and Hawthorn in the VFL/AFL.A midfielder from Hadfield, Rock debuted in the league during the 1988 season, playing with North Melbourne. He stayed with the club until 1999 when he moved to Hawthorn for his final...
who will undertake coaching the club in Season 2011.