With all the coaching news concerning those being sacked or resigning, here's a case of the more times change, the more they stay the same. Or in the words of The Who... meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Sheedy to stay at Windy Hill -- afl.com.au An amazing run continues-- it'll be a 27-year tenure by the time his new contract runs out, while turning down the rumored overtures of Richmond that had allegedly been trying to hire him.
Yep, perfect as the Bombers aren't going anywhere! Do you think Sheedy will want to do the hard yards once again as the Bombers try and rebuild their list for another crack at the Premiership in a few years time? It seemed like a good time for Sheedy to move on and someone else, (Mark Harvey) to take over at Windy Hill. There's only so many changes and reinventions a man can go through in his lifetime, and I think Sheedy has used most of them all up in his 24 years at Windy Hill. He's been a great coach over a long period of time, but I think his time may have passed.
On the sub-topic of Mark Harvey, I know that Sheeds said on 3AW last weekend that he wouldn't stand in Harvey's way if he wanted to go for another club's head-coaching vacancy. On the surface, that would have Essendon screwed, as Harvey would be a natural procession from Sheedy as the club's coach. Same mindset, etcetera. If Harvey leaves, it might actually set the Bombers back a couple of steps. Harsh words, probably-- but no one can rightfully expect Harvey to remain there for three years waiting in the wings for his turn. Might be a sure thing, coaching-wise and job-wise, for him, but the next three years will be a sure-fire test of his loyalty to that club.
They have been very consistent over a very, very long time, that's for sure. And a lot of credit for that falls on Sheedy's shoulders, for keeping them at, near, or within reach of the top.