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