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‘We’re not looking backwards’: McVeigh announced as Essendon’s new coach

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 24 August 2026 at 6:11 pm

‘We’re not looking backwards’: McVeigh announced as Essendon’s new coach

Mark McVeigh has been appointed Essendon coach on a three-year deal, winning the race for the top job at the Hangar ahead of club great James Hird.

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