Articles discuss alternative “what if” scenarios around Essendon’s recent coaching arrangements. They note that talk among supporters has often focused on the club not hiring Damien Hardwick, which has become a recurring theme in fan discussion. However, the pieces say that another possibility is less widely remembered: Neale Daniher.
All three sources refer to Essendon’s coach search that ultimately resulted in the appointment of Matthew Knights. In that process, they argue, Daniher—described in the articles as an Essendon Person—was overlooked. The articles frame the subject as retrospective speculation rather than reporting new decisions or events, emphasizing that the coach selection has created lasting interest in other candidates the club might have considered.
Overall, the coverage centers on how multiple alternatives are imagined after a coaching appointment, and it highlights Daniher as one such overlooked option, alongside the more commonly discussed absence of Hardwick.
