@ScooterMcNeice I would argue that any side that finishes on the bottom is at least partly due to incompetence. The reason for finishing last should not come into it.
@DanielMOakes@Thomo_Grant If Ken or Horse came out and said they would love the Bombers job and I'm applying, would that make the process fair or unfair? What if they came out tomorrow and declared this re the Carlton job?
I really find it quite pathetic that prospective coaches are being βscared awayβ from the process because James Hird has applied and they are exerting pressure for the club to not interview him so these gutless wonders can have a free run. Make no mistake the perceived βtop linersβ will NOT be entering the process unless they have been given an undertaking they will get the job. They will not just enter the βprocessβ and hope to win because if they lose their brand is significantly diminished. James is happy to go head to head with anyone and let the club decide, unfortunately the other pussies want a more guaranteed outcome. If I was Essendon Iβd welcome their application, give no guarantees and see how the interview process pans out. If they ask if Hird is going to get the nod Iβd just tell them βIf James Hird is the best candidate through the process of course he willβ¦..are you doubting your credentials against his? If so youβre probably not the right person for the gigβ.