Well, it's gotta be James Hird now doesn't it? I reckon it should be Mark Williams though. The real question is - how long before the Essendon 'faithful' turn on their golden child?

He needed to do an apprenticeship. They should've signed up Alan Richardson, the person best suited to the position at the time.

James Hird is 100% the right man for the job. His appointment will bring people back to the club in a flash and make it a powerhouse on and off the field like it once was. Our best and fairest was struggling to get numbers prior to Hird's announcement, then sold out in a heartbeat when the news broke. The Essendon faithful have been able to rely on Hird's brilliance to get the Bombers of trouble and put them in a winning position. He'll be given grace to rebuild a competitive list and has the ability to get the best out of others. I wish him nothing but success. At last, Essendon's favourite son has returned! Welcome back Sir James!