Hugh Thomas (died 18 December 1976) was an

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coach who coached St Kilda in the

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(VFL). Thomas served initially as an assistant coach to Jock McHale at Collingwood, in what was a successful era for the club. He became St Kilda's senior coach in 1944 and steered them to ninth position, with six wins and two draws during the year. After they struggled in 1945, Thomas was replaced by Allan Hird. In 1950, he coached VFA club

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for the year. His brother Artie was a rover at St Kilda from 1910 to 1913.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Thomas, Hugh St Kilda Football Club coaches Preston Football Club (VFA) coaches Year of birth missing 1976 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state)