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The biggest spectre lingering over the future of Essendon has confirmed his interest in righting the ship, with James Hird saying he would coach again.

A ‘blindsided’ Brad Scott has taken a parting shot at his former club over the Zach Merrett saga, saying the Bombers should have facilitated a trade.

Essendon president Andrew Welsh wouldn’t offer a definitive answer on whether James Hird could be a potential replacement for sacked coach Brad Scott.

Calls are growing for Neale Daniher to be immediately inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame after the legendary figure lost his long-running battle with motor neurone disease.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has paid an emotional tribute to Neale Daniher, saying the legendary football figure was his “hero” for his selfless and courageous efforts to fight against motor neurone disease.

The icon still had his humour but ‘I knew when we left we’d never see Neale again - it was very sad’.

Essendon coach Brad Scott has been sacked after a nightmare run for the Bombers under his leadership. 

Garry Lyon has called on all AFL fans — all the way to the nation's top office — to throw their support behind FightMND after Neale Daniher died aged 65.

Parliamentary proceedings have taken a back seat for a few moments as Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor delivered heartfelt tributes to AFL legend Neale Daniher after the 65-year-old’s death on Monday.

From clubs fighting for an 18-year-old Neale Daniher’s signature to raising millions in the battle to find a cure for motor neuron disease, here’s a timeline of one of the AFL’s great’s life and times.

Take a look back at football icon Neale Daniher’s life in pictures as he is remembered following his devastating death.

Melbourne has led the tributes for AFL champion and motor neurone disease warrior Neale Daniher after the 65-year-old’s death on Monday.

The ‘heartbroken’ family of football great Neale Daniher have released a statement after he died in Melbourne on Monday aged 65. Read it in full here.

Football icon Neale Daniher has died after a public and inspirational fight with motor neurone disease that lasted more than a decade.