Darcy Lock

Just further to my last post on the Essendon coaching job, I understand the lure of Hird's return for Essendon fans (I am one). But in a hypothetical choice between him & John Longmire, I honestly don't see how you can possibly argue he's a better candidate, given Longmire's 63pc W/L over 300+ games, 5 GFs, a couple of successful refurbishments of the Swans, and his constantly vouched-for integrity and strength of character. I honestly can't think of a better-credentialled coach for what would be a mammoth task. As for the "needs an Essendon person" theory, it shouldn't need saying (but clearly does) that... (A) "Essendon people" (not just in the coaches box) have caused a lot of the club's grief these past two decades. Perhaps the perspective of a proven coach from a consistently successful and well-run club might be the way to go? (B) Developing emerging talent and winning games of football creates momentum and passion of its own at ANY club, and... (C) A certain Kevin Sheedy was a Richmond playing great who had no official connection at all with Essendon (other than following them as a kid). Anyway, just some passing thoughts right now, I'm sure there'll be more as the soap opera that is the EFC continues.