Essendon to Announce New Senior Coach Next Week

Essendon Football Club is set to announce its new senior coach next week, as confirmed by caretaker Dean Solomon. The announcement will coincide with the players' exit meetings.

The club is currently evaluating four candidates for the position, with former players James Hird and Mark McVeigh considered the frontrunners. Other candidates include Murray Davis from Adelaide and Jaymie Graham from Fremantle.

Solomon, who took over from Brad Scott in May, has faced challenges during his interim tenure, winning only one game. He mentioned that Essendon CEO Tim Roberts has communicated with the club about the upcoming announcement, which is expected to occur early next week. Solomon expressed confidence in the decision-making process regarding the new coach and acknowledged the potential for changes in the football program.