How John Longmire can puncture the James Hird balloon

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential candidates for the Essendon coaching job and reviews the latest AFL round.

James Hird might have the loudest support, but Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson agree there’s one man who stands above him and all other potential candidates for the vacant Essendon coaching job … if he can be convinced to apply. Carlton clock the “win of the year” under Josh Fraser, Fremantle frank their flag favouritism, St Kilda disappoint again and the football community pays solemn tribute to Neale Daniher. There’s plenty to discuss after round 12. Support the show: https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson

Topics covered

• Essendon coaching job
• AFL round 12
• Carlton win
• Fremantle flag favouritism
• St Kilda performance
• Neale Daniher tribute

Keywords

• John Longmire
• James Hird
• AFL
• coaching
• Carlton
• Fremantle
• St Kilda
• Neale Daniher

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carlton, Fremantle, St Kilda

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