'Disappointed' James Hird congratulates Mark McVeigh as Essendon to announce new coach
- Mark McVeigh appears set to be unveiled as Essendon's next senior coach, with fellow applicant James Hird congratulating his former teammate on the impending appointment.
- Bombers legend Hird had been vocal in expressing his desire to return for another stint as coach, after Brad Scott was sacked in May.
- Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham and Adelaide assistant Murray Davis were also in the mix.
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- Mark McVeigh appears set to be unveiled as Essendon's next senior coach, with fellow applicant James Hird congratulating his former teammate on the impending appointment.
- Bombers legend Hird had been vocal in expressing his desire to return for another stint as coach, after Brad Scott was sacked in May.
- Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham and Adelaide assistant Murray Davis were also in the mix.
Sources: ABC Australia