The Agenda Setters | Bombers' Coaching Search Heats Up, Umpire Audio & Max King's Return

The Agenda Setters | Bombers' Coaching Search Heats Up, Umpire Audio & Max King's Return

Essendon's coaching search takes another twist as Tom Morris reveals the club's interview shortlist, with James Hird among the leading candidates. Plus, go inside the fiery Suns-Pies flashpoint with revealing umpire mic audio, before Max King opens up on his injury comeback and why he's determined to return to AFL level before the season is out. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Bailey Set To Stay, Neale’s Collingwood Link, The Latest Coaching News

Caroline Wilson has the latest on Zac Bailey’s future, with the Lions star looking increasingly likely to stay in Brisbane. She also reveals why Essendon and St Kilda believe Lachie Neale could be bound for Collingwood, and shares fresh details on John Longmire’s stance amid Essendon’s coaching hunt. Plus, Kane Cornes calls for the AFL to step in and set limits on long-term contracts. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Maynard fallout grows, Neale's move edges closer as Bombers widen coaching search

The fallout from Brayden Maynard's non-suspension continues, with Tom Morris revealing umpires' frustration over the AFL's handling of the incident. Caroline Wilson says Lachie Neale's move to Melbourne is gathering momentum, while Essendon expands its coaching search, with John Longmire among a growing list of candidates under consideration. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Neale's Bombers link revealed as Hodge blasts kick-in stat chasing and McCarthy questions AFL coaching blind spot

Mitch Cleary revealed Lachie Neale once discussed a future at Essendon, Luke Hodge criticised players chasing easy kick-in statistics, and Kate McCarthy questioned why successful AFLW coaches continue to be overlooked for AFL senior coaching roles. Three of the biggest talking points from The Agenda Setters. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Agenda Setters | Lachie Neale’s Saints Meeting, Essendon’s Assistance Push, Kane Questions The Crows

Caroline Wilson reveals Lachie Neale’s management reached out to Ross Lyon, with the Saints coach and Lenny Hayes set to meet the Brisbane champion for dinner. Plus, Caro unpacks Essendon’s confidence around receiving AFL assistance, Daisy Thomas tees off on behind-the-goals vision of the Bombers’ defence, and Kane Cornes questions whether Adelaide has been getting ahead of itself for a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.