Hird returning to Essendon ?

[Jezza]

It's becoming a real possibility now

https://twitter.com/superfooty/status/1569949187055431680

[woodys_world69]

a real possibility of a joke...

imagine if he didnt get it...and they chose someone ahead of hird as well

"experienced coach" that doesnt have any experience in the last 7 years. may as well bring in sheedy again.

[buzzlightyear]

I doubt this will happen.

He has spent this year back in the system at GWS after being out for what 5-6 years? I am sure there would be more credentialed candidates TBH.

I have no issue with him returning to coaching in whatever capacity. He has served his suspension.

However, I just think it would be unconceivable that Robert Walls & Jordan Lewis, unless overruled by the other 4 in that sub-committee, would choose Hird as the best candidate.

And if they do, ha good-luck

[swoop42]

Essendon could have beaten us twice this season so Scott certainly has some talent to work with.

Most likely he'll make them a more hardened and consistent group, lead them finally to a finals win and sell hope.

However.

To lead them to a flag he'll have to defy the history of the VFL/AFL competition and become the first and only senior coach to win his maiden Premiership outside their first 9 seasons at the helm. As it is only one in Malthouse ever took until their 9th year.

I don't like his chances and that makes me very happy with this appointment.

May their Premiership drought long continue!

[Jezza]

Sheedy voted for Hird to return, but was overruled by the other six board members