The Essendon coaching search has taken another turn, with current interim coach Dean Solomon the rumoured front-runner for the role.

On 3AW Football, Richo thinks the Bombers should go through a process and believes John Longmire would be a great fit.

“I feel like he’s the best candidate out there,” Richardson said on 3AW Football.

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