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Hird returning to Essendon ?
Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:59 pm
by Jezza
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:06 am
by 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.
Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2022 12:41 pm
by 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
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2022 7:34 pm
by 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!
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2022 7:39 pm
by Jezza
Sheedy voted for Hird to return, but was overruled by the other six board members
