The Essendon Bombers have postponed making their formal coaching call. Reports describe a doomsday scenario that could be stalling the choice. Essendon players are fed up by the lengthy coaching holdup as the wait continues.
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 hire a spruiker or pick the best coach for the position.