Former Essendon coach James Hird is reported as a definite candidate for the club’s senior coaching position, according to multiple outlets. The reports also say interim coach Dean Solomon remains undecided about whether he will apply for the role.
The coverage frames the decision as part of Essendon’s ongoing process to fill the senior coaching vacancy, with interest from former senior coaching figures and the club’s current interim coach both addressed. While Hird’s candidacy is described consistently across sources as certain, Solomon’s status is presented as still pending, with no indication across the articles that he has confirmed his intention.
Overall, the articles agree on the main point that Hird is actively in the running and that Solomon is considering whether to pursue the position. No further details about the timeframe for selection, the selection panel, or other candidates are provided in the excerpts.
