Absolutely rapt to have him coming back. I still love the bloke.
It should be noted that Mark Robinson broke this story, Ms Wilson simpy used it to write another article condemning Essendon.
The reported role is more of an ambassador type role, he won't have much to do with actual coaching.
As for Ms Wilson the following is absolutely wrong:
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Sheedy will become a fundraiser for the club, working on community programs so neglected in recent years. Once the AFL leader in the indigenous club space, Essendon lost that mantle to Port Adelaide long before Paddy Ryder defected to Alberton while the Bombers by comparison have become non-existent in that area. [/QUOTE]
Essendon has a massive community presence. They actually have 8 staff members employed for community programs. 8!
The community work centres around four key program areas - Indigenous, Multicultural, Youth and Education and Community Partnerships. Each program area involves a robust suite of programs and partnerships that directly benefit the community.
For Ms Wilson to suggest that this area has been neglegted and non existent is simply wrong, ill informed and darn right offensive. I wonder if she simply made that statement based their being less indigenous footballers at the Club than there has been in the past.
