Every word still rings true 15 years on. Mark McVeigh personifies the greatness Essendon has within & he saw firsthand what it takes to get to the pinnacle. “Remember how bad this feels & go do something about it!” Do any of the players take enough pride & responsibility in their own performance to go that extra mile? Do they have the capability/willingness to sacrifice, nail their nutrition & leaving no stone unturned? Lastly, are they prepared to train well beyond what’s expected at an elite level, not just the bare minimum? Will they battle harder than ever before to become better players? That’s routinely catching up with coaches (beyond the mandatory) watching endless film & create a killer’s mentality that’s willing fight even harder when the deck is stacked against us? There’s so much passion Mark McVeigh can bring to the table, & given he was GWS’ caretaker role when Leon Cameron left, he’s developed a strong set of skills outside the Essendon four walls. He’s not some kind of blindly naive first-time head coach who’ll be out of his depth. He’ll add so much to our coaching panel: whether it’s as the head coach or as a key assistant. Bring Spike back, because he is ESSENDON ❤️🖤

AFL Teams named for Round 14, & once again, HOF Bomber Henry Hustwaite hasn’t even been named as an emg for Hawthorn. The guy the Hawks identified as the player who’ll turn the Dons’ heads in the Merrett trade can’t even get a game with its entire best 23 ruled out of selection