埃森顿轰炸机队正在进行主教练选角，球队传奇詹姆斯·希尔德和前队友马克·麦克维已先后向面试小组做出正式演讲[1]。其中，麦克维在周五进行了演讲，希尔德则在周中接受了面试[1]。每场正式面试持续两个半小时[1]。
面试小组由五人组成，包括球队主席Andrew Welsh、首席执行官Tim Roberts、足球总监Ted Richards、副主席Anthony Di Pietro和人才文化总经理Caroline Monzon[1]。除了希尔德和麦克维外，贾米·格雷厄姆和默里·戴维斯也是竞争该职位的候选人[1]。四名候选人此前已经过俱乐部顾问Kevin Muscat和John Wardrop的面试，其中Muscat花费超过90分钟探讨教练哲学，Wardrop则提问纯足球事务[1]。代理主教练Dean Solomon本周选择不参加竞争[1]。
球队预计最快下周做出最终决定[1]。本赛季埃森顿轰炸机队仅胜2场，目前排名垫底[1]。
Essendon Bombers has advanced its head coaching recruitment process with formal interview presentations from two prominent candidates.[1] James Hird, a club legend, completed his interview mid-week, while Mark McVeigh delivered his presentation to the selection panel on Friday.[1] Each formal interview lasted two and a half hours.[1]
The five-member interview committee comprises club chairman Andrew Welsh, chief executive Tim Roberts, football director Ted Richards, vice-chairman Anthony Di Pietro, and talent and culture general manager Caroline Monzon.[1] Four candidates have already been assessed by club advisors Kevin Muscat and John Wardrop in preliminary discussions, with Muscat spending over 90 minutes exploring coaching philosophy and Wardrop focusing on football-specific matters.[1] The other two contenders in the running are Jamie Graham and Murray Davis.[1] Interim head coach Dean Solomon chose not to pursue the position this week.[1] The club is expected to make a final decision as early as next week.[1] Essendon has recorded only two wins this season and sits at the bottom of the ladder.[1]