Matthew Lloyd comments on John Longmire amid Essendon head coaching search

Matthew Lloyd has commented on Sydney premiership coach John Longmire as the search for Essendon’s new head coach heats up.

There’s been lots of speculation around James Hird’s desire to return to the club, but Lloyd said Longmire “hasn’t ruled himself out”.

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“John Longmire would command big money,” Lloyd said on 3AW Drive.

The Bombers great also addressed his former side’s latest loss to West Coast, further comments on James Hird, Brownlow contenders and more.

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