The Essendon Bombers have delayed making their official coaching call. Reports describe a doomsday scenario that could be stalling the decision. Essendon players are annoyed by the ongoing coaching holdup as the wait continues.
Club fans threaten 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.