We have an interim president and CEO - to think we have someone ‘already on the hook’ is as laughable as it is dangerous.

Who would agree to come unless to future President and CEO were the ones to be there to run the process and own the decision?

We are nowhere and that’s ok, if we can soon get somewhere, but some of you look like sheep walking on their hind legs thinking we have someone lined up…

13 minutes ago, old dee said:

Funnily chook I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if the two absent employees had any say in this decision.

Of course they did, but the media won't say that, as it doesn't make for as good a story. Absolutely no way either of them didn't have a big say in this.

6 minutes ago, BDA said:

i do not understand the obsession with Buckley at all.

Swap one coach who presided over a steady decline with another.

Please God no, not that FIGJAM. how many years has he been out of the game pontificating in the AFL media

Creepy bloke . All the assistants and PA's will have to have a large set of Bazookas. I hope thats cryptic enough

One caller on SEN “heard” the following and before you all hurl vomit at me let me cover myself in a plastic bag.

Simpson ——Carlton

Longmire ——North

Hinkley ———Demons.

I know a few here don’t like Hinkley, but I like the character. To me it wouldn’t be the worst idea.

I don’t know where that leaves Clarko though 😂

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1 hour ago, chook fowler said:

If the time taken to find a CEO is anything to go by, we may be in for a long wait.

After 57 years mostly in the irrelevance wilderness seeking “The Grail” Simon delivered. Those with short attention spans expecting a McFly miracle may well be disappointed.

These ‘knights’ thought worthy indeed some were valiant tried and failed.

John Beckwith

Ian Ridley

Bob Skilton

Dennis Jones

Carl Ditterich

Ron Barassi

John Northey

Neil Balme

Neil Daniher

Dean Bailey

Mark Neeld

Paul Roos

1 hour ago, DeeBlood said:

Cam Bruce with Brad Green coming home.....

Its Old School values, but Passion for the Club trumps Footy as a Business, and anyway, he's well credentialled!!

Stick with Red and Blue!!!

Haven't we had enough of the boys club?

3 hours ago, Jaded No More said:

Yep got a text from an Essendon mate (biatch please?!), to say it's about time.

Interesting how others view your club.

Essendon supporter saying it's about time?

Just thank them for the gift.

https://www.tickcounter.com/countup/312748/days-since-essendon-won-a-final

2 hours ago, rufus said:

Throw every last cent at him to come here in some role to fix our low player expectation culture.

Look how filthy he was with the missed kicks by Papenhuyzen last week. There's no excuses, no buts. He expects effort and competence. Two things that we don't expect enough of.

Is that a chinese herb?

6 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

I'd love Bruce back at the club, even as an assistant

Not just because of the Melbourne connection, but he's genuinely built a very impressive coaching CV. He was a senior assistant at Hawthorn during their three-peat and has been Brisbane's midfield coach for the last 4-5 seasons.

Bruce would be high on my list, but I wouldn't really know as I'm not in the industry.

30 minutes ago, rpfc said:

We have an interim president and CEO - to think we have someone ‘already on the hook’ is as laughable as it is dangerous.

Who would agree to come unless to future President and CEO were the ones to be there to run the process and own the decision?

We are nowhere and that’s ok, if we can soon get somewhere, but some of you look like sheep walking on their hind legs thinking we have someone lined up…

They've managed to sack the coach, so having an interim everything hasn't been a barrier to a pretty bloody big decision.

You'd have to say Smith is clearly pulling the strings and thus will pull the next one with the incoming coach.

16 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

One caller on SEN “heard” the following and before you all hurl vomit at me let me cover myself in a plastic bag.

Simpson ——Carlton

Longmire ——North

Hinkley ———Demons.

I know a few here don’t like Hinkley, but I like the character. To me it wouldn’t be the worst idea.

I don’t know where that leaves Clarko though 😂

What a solid idea, sack a premiership winning coach, and replace him with a coach that has failed time and time and time again to win one with some pretty good teams.

Hinkley is not welcomed unless he brings Butters with him.

19 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

One caller on SEN “heard” the following and before you all hurl vomit at me let me cover myself in a plastic bag.

Simpson ——Carlton

Longmire ——North

Hinkley ———Demons.

I know a few here don’t like Hinkley, but I like the character. To me it wouldn’t be the worst idea.

I don’t know where that leaves Clarko though 😂

Aware there's far more credentialed posters on here who may have some idea, but last week I was hearing that if Goodwin left, Hinkley could be the man for the job. Alternately, if we didn't go down the Hinkley path we may look to go with an unproven appointment (read: no senior coaching credentials). Would likely require more validation on this.

4 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

What a solid idea, sack a premiership winning coach, and replace him with a coach that has failed time and time and time again to win one with some pretty good teams.

Hinkley is not welcomed unless he brings Butters with him.

Sold, on the Butters idea.

Nathan Buckley - bizarre

Hinkley - perhaps head of the FD but no

11 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

what a nothing statement

if asked, i would like to win the lotto

Just now, Fritta and Turner said:

Nathan Buckley - bizarre

Hinkley - perhaps head of the FD but no

I'm nowhere near as adverse to NB as some. In fact, I'd have him at the top of my list (potentially with Horse) in terms of coaches with previous experience. I think he has an extremely good grasp of the modern game, and was unlucky in 2018 not to come away with the W.

The Hird thing isn't real is it?? Surely...

Edited August 5, 2025Aug 5 by Pottsydee

You need someone who is also going to inspire; Longmire, Buckley & Simpson just don’t scream inspirational.

2 minutes ago, Pottsydee said:

The Hird thing isn't real is it?? Surely...

you would hope not

and don't call me shirley

Anyone saying James Hird needs their head checked.

Longmire was a full forward and may be able to teach our young forwards some things current coaches can’t. He knows how to build a culture. The club wants change and he is a very different personality to Goodwin. I suspect he will be given the reigns. I do not envy who comes in because there will be disharmony for a while as the pro-Goodwin players tangle with the anti-Goodwin players. I just hope Max stays because I could not handle seeing him in other colours. I can handle anyone else.

53 minutes ago, rpfc said:

We have an interim president and CEO - to think we have someone ‘already on the hook’ is as laughable as it is dangerous.

Who would agree to come unless to future President and CEO were the ones to be there to run the process and own the decision?

We are nowhere and that’s ok, if we can soon get somewhere, but some of you look like sheep walking on their hind legs thinking we have someone lined up…

Collingwood's admin were in disarray when they appointed MacCrae.

It doesn't really matter. Guerra and Smith were obviously party to the decision.

Not warming to the experienced/possibly need convincing names that are coming up here.

Need a fresh start with someone on the up as an assistant and in the know for where the game is at currently. I like the suggestion of someone like Montgomery.

Luke Hodge