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The North Melbourne coach has made a big admission after being spotted outside of Victoria.

It’s been one of the hardest weeks in Aussie sport, after Jai Arrow’s shock MND diagnosis came just days before Neale Daniher’s death.

Steven King says Melbourne’s midfield must answer the challenge collectively against former teammate Clayton Oliver.

Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for the return of James Hird, but the revered Essendon coach remains firm in his belief the club legend is the best man to lead the Bombers.

‘The club hasn’t been performing well and that’s distressing for me.’

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.