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