AFL

Details on the state funeral service for Neale Daniher have been revealed, with the public invited to farewell the AFL playing and coaching great at the MCG.

Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.

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.