Mark McVeigh named Essendon coach effective immediately
- Posted Tue 25 Aug 2026 at 9:46amTue 25 Aug 2026 at 9:46amMark McVeigh's appointment over James Hird as Essendon coach has angered a segment of the club's fan base.
- (Getty Images: Daniel Pockett)In short:Essendon legend Tim Watson has called for unity after the club's decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as coach over James Hird angered some sections of the fan base.
- Watson and fellow Essendon great Matthew Lloyd have both endorsed the choice, with Lloyd suggesting McVeigh could reach out to Hird for another role at the club.
Confirmed
- Posted Tue 25 Aug 2026 at 9:46amTue 25 Aug 2026 at 9:46amMark McVeigh's appointment over James Hird as Essendon coach has angered a segment of the club's fan base.
- (Getty Images: Daniel Pockett)In short:Essendon legend Tim Watson has called for unity after the club's decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as coach over James Hird angered some sections of the fan base.
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- Watson and fellow Essendon great Matthew Lloyd have both endorsed the choice, with Lloyd suggesting McVeigh could reach out to Hird for another role at the club.
Sources: ABC Australia