The Essendon Bombers have delayed making their formal coaching call. Reports detail a doomsday scenario that could be delaying the choice. Essendon players are fed up by the lengthy coaching holdup as the wait continues.
Club fans are set to spill the board if Hird is not appointed coach. Meanwhile, the man who just defeated Essendon could become their coach within days. The Swans have commented about the coach. Essendon now faces a decision on whether to hire a spruiker or pick the best coach for the position.