Mark McVeigh Appointed as Essendon Senior Coach

Essendon Football Club is poised to announce Mark McVeigh as its new senior coach, succeeding Brad Scott, who was dismissed in May. The decision comes after a competitive selection process that included candidates James Hird, Jaymie Graham, and Murray Davis.

Currently serving as an assistant coach in Sydney, McVeigh will take on his new role shortly. Hird, a fellow candidate and close friend of McVeigh, congratulated him on the appointment but expressed personal disappointment at not being selected. He noted that he had invested significant effort into his candidacy.

Hird mentioned that he had not been contacted by the club regarding the decision but indicated a willingness to explore future opportunities within the AFL. He is currently focused on his commitments with Port Melbourne as they prepare for an upcoming finals series.