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REPORT: John Worsfold to coach Essendon in 2016

1st October, 2015
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It is being reported by AFL.com.au that the Essendon Bombers have all but secured former West Coast Eagles premiership coach John Worsfold as their new head coach.

Worsfold left the coaching game at the end of the 2013 season after 281 games and a premiership with the Eagles, before returning to football administration in 2015 with the Adelaide Crows as the club’s Director of Coaching, following the untimely death of coach Phil Walsh.

Worsfold was at one point a key frontrunner to coach Adelaide in 2016, but instead left his role at the end of the season, telling the club he was not in a position to stay in Adelaide long-term.

The Bombers have been on the hunt for a new coach since they sacked James Hird following a 112 point loss to the Crows in Round 20.

The other men in contention for the position at Essendon were Brendon McCartney and Scott Burns.

There has yet to be an official confirmation of the appointment from the Essendon Football Club.

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