The Essendon Bombers have put off making their official coaching decision. Reports detail a dire scenario that could be delaying the decision. Essendon players are frustrated by the ongoing coaching holdup as the wait drags on.
Club fans threaten to spill the board if Hird is not appointed coach. Meanwhile, the man who just defeated Essendon could become their coach within days. The Swans have spoken out about the coach. Essendon now faces a decision on whether to appoint a spruiker or pick the best coach for the position.