It is absolutely remarkable how much leeway Hird is getting, even for Essendon fans. Even for this thread!!!
The vast majority are coming out with "he reports to Craig", "the saga has become too much", "the players were always going to be affected", "he's transforming the list" (smart move to bring in guys like Giles, Cooney, Chapman - now he can delist them and claim he is rebuilding).
He's in his 5th? season.
Essendon have scored 46, 53 and 59 the last 3 weeks.
They had 413 disposals for 35 inside 50's last night.
They have lost Crameri, Monfries and Ryder, severely depleting their forward line and are possibly going to lose Carlisle under Hirds watch, meaning they have a forward line of Daniher (young but not a superstar), Colyer (now solid but not great) and also-rans and has-beens.
The list needs to turn over Fletch, Winderlich, Gwilt, Chapman, Cooney, Bellchambers, and Giles. Stanton and Goddard aren't finished but they certainly aren't the players they once were. Not a fan of Dempsey, Melksham, Ashby, Ambrose. 12 players minimum who aren't going to be part of any tilt.
They didn't play a ruckman against Naitanui who gave first use to a midfield that has been excellent this season all night.
Probably overboard for a Bay thread but I cannot honestly see how they defend him so much. North fans want Scott sacked when we see "In: Jacobs Out: Dumont"...