The Essendon Bombers have put off making their official coaching decision. Reports outline a dire scenario that could be stalling the decision. Essendon players are annoyed by the ongoing coaching holdup as the wait drags on.
Club fans threaten to spill the board if Hird is not named coach. Meanwhile, the man who just defeated Essendon could end up as their coach within days. The Swans have spoken out about the coach. Essendon now faces a choice on whether to appoint a spruiker or pick the best coach for the position.