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MPNFL: Pearcedale coach Leigh Stewart quits after two seasons in charge

PEARCEDALE coach Leigh Stewart has resigned after two seasons in charge.

Pearcedale coach Leigh Stewart has informed the club he won’t be continuing next season. Picture: Valeriu Campan
Pearcedale coach Leigh Stewart has informed the club he won’t be continuing next season. Picture: Valeriu Campan

PEARCEDALE coach Leigh Stewart has resigned after two seasons in charge.

He informed the club of his decision on Saturday.

“I’ve just had enough, mate,’’ he said.

“It’s a tough job. I just lost a bit of motivation to be honest.’’

Under Stewart, Pearcedale finished ninth in 2017 and seventh this season. A lengthy injury list cruelled the Dales’ campaign in both seasons.

Former North Melbourne and West Coast Eagles star Drew Petrie helped Pearcedale to a morale-boosting win in June.

Stewart believes the Dales need a playing-coach to help guide their young players.

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