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Essendon hires Daniel Pratt as assistant coach from Western Bulldogs

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:28 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Essendon hires Daniel Pratt as assistant coach from Western Bulldogs
Summary

Essendon has announced the hiring of Daniel Pratt as a senior assistant coach. Pratt, previously with the Western Bulldogs, is set to support new senior coach Mark McVeigh as the team prepares for 2027. He comes highly regarded, having been voted the AFL Coaches Association assistant coach of the year in 2024. Pratt's experience includes coaching roles at West Coast and a decade in various positions within the AFL. His arrival follows the Bombers' earlier recruitment of John Longmire for a significant off-field role and Brent Prismall as head of development.

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  • •Daniel Pratt resigns from the Western Bulldogs to join Essendon.
  • •Essendon aims to fortify its coaching staff around Mark McVeigh.
  • •Pratt was named assistant coach of the year in 2024.
  • •He previously coached at West Coast before his tenure with the Bulldogs.
  • •The Bombers also recently hired John Longmire as GM of football performance.
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Essendon has added Daniel Pratt to the support team around new senior coach Mark McVeigh

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