Brendan McCartney

[Mazer Rackham 14,971]

I wonder if todays HS article may change the Worsfold outlook at the Bombers?

A coach who looks the other way? As jotnar said, marriage made in heaven.

especially if afl integrity inquiry drags on

It will "drag on" all the way to Melb Cup day when it will be quietly announced at 7PM that the enquiry has concluded. But don't hang by the nads waiting for the "findings" to be announced (some time in 2036).

of course afl will stage manage it

Does it even need saying.

[daisycutter 29,892]

we don't know who has been selected but we want to state that there was nothing illegal about the appointment

[ManDee 7,319]

we don't know who has been selected but we want to state that there was nothing illegal about the appointment

And he cures cancer.

[jötnar 25]

we don't know who has been selected but we want to state that there was nothing illegal about the appointment

Sounds like the EFC

[pitmaster 3,589]

Neeld took over a club that had virtually no AFL standard players, a hapless board that offered no support and whom all resigned one way or the other, a poor administration and senior football department officials, and an ever dwindling support base.

Yet another masterful sweeping statement that adds nothing to the sum of human knowledge (and may, in fact detract from it.) Congratulations.

[PaulRB 6,432]

Just reported on AFL that Dons have appointed....


Woosha!


Yay!

[Ethan Tremblay 31,243]

Just reported on AFL that Dons have appointed....

Woosha!

Yay!

That was earlier today. Essendon have since denied it.

[PaulRB 6,432]

Dang!

[Mach5 4,768]

A bit late, but 2 days ago I was told by someone who has regular contact with McCartney that he told them a week ago that he'd signed on for another year with MFC, and that Worsfold has the Essendon gig.

3rd hand, but I believe it.

[Guest]

It's not in Essendon's DNA to get someone low key like Macca. Last time they tried that it went badly pear shaped (though history is looking a LOT kinder to Matty Knights than was suggested at the time).

[Lucifers Hero 40,516]

A bit late, but 2 days ago I was told by someone who has regular contact with McCartney that he told them a week ago that he'd signed on for another year with MFC, and that Worsfold has the Essendon gig.

3rd hand, but I believe it.

That is great news for us...I guess that means he will be with us till end of 2017? Or is that till end 2018?

If he signed more than a week ago it shows McCartney was awake to EFC's faux selection process!

I'm glad Macca isn't going there. He is too good for them.

They wouldn't hesitate to take him in then spit him out if it suits.

They have form: Sheedy, Knights, Bomber and (thankfully) Hird.

Talking of coach selection processes. How well have Adelaide handled it!

Both the selection of the late Phil Walsh and the apparent appointment of Pyke were clear targetting of a candidate.

They got their men.

No faux, media spin process for them.

Great respect for Adelaide this year.

Edited October 2, 2015 by Lucifer's Hero

[Elusive Tunbridge 795]

That is great news for us...I guess that means he will be with us till end of 2017? Or is that till end 2018?

I believe the AFL convention is that he can leave his contract at any time for a higher level position - i.e. head coach at another club.

[hells bells 2,023]

Been reported that Brendan has been informed that he is out of the running for the Bombers job. Woosha to be announced.

[Jaded No More 68,975]

Been reported that Brendan has been informed that he is out of the running for the Bombers job. Woosha to be announced.

From a selfish point of view, I am thrilled about this.

[Yossarian 1,820]

Was never really in doubt as soon as they announced Scott Burns as a final candidate. Poor bloke's the Leo Dicaprio of coaching gigs.

Talking of coach selection processes. How well have Adelaide handled it!

Both the selection of the late Phil Walsh and the apparent appointment of Pyke were clear targetting of a candidate.

They got their men.

No faux, media spin process for them.

Great respect for Adelaide this year.

Didn't get great coverage over here. Everyone thought Ricciuto dropped the ball missing out on Goodwin.

[Ron Burgundy 8,587]

Best news of the post season thus far.

[nutbean 8,838]

Wosha is now officially Essendon coach

[P-man 13,366]

Phew.

[Cards13 9,117]

Good to hear.

[rpfc 28,906]

lol

I would make a joke about the Bombers going down in flames, but I am above that...

And that would require them leaving the carrier:

[beelzebub 23,390]

Wosha is now officially Essendon coach

wow..just wow...Didn't see that coming !!!

[Willmoy1947 4,198]

I Whoosh I had never Hird that....but I did.

[dazzledavey36 55,867]

I Whoosh I had never Hird that....but I did.

Terrible

[beelzebub 23,390]

Terrible

I know..so little good humour these days.

[Sir Why You Little 37,307]

Just how much did The Chemist know what was going on in 2006 & did he dismiss it all until after they had won a tainted flag?

Worsfold to now be head Coach of Essendrug is a dream for those of us waiting for the TV Series!!

What's this now S07E01