The debate rages on over who will be Essendon’s next coach and has even split 3AW’s Caroline Wilson and Leigh Matthews.

Both oppose each other on both Hird’s chances of landing as the new Bombers coach and his ability to help repair the club.

“He’s the person who might be able to unite our club,” said Matthews on 3AW Football.

Press PLAY to listen to the full debate between Caroline Wilson and Leigh Matthews over James Hird

“I don’t see him as a uniting figure at all,” said Wilson in reply.

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