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Essendon targets Hayden Skipworth to join coaching staff for 2027

AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:57 PM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Essendon targets Hayden Skipworth to join coaching staff for 2027
Summary

Essendon is pursuing Hayden Skipworth, a senior assistant at Collingwood, to join Mark McVeigh's coaching panel for the 2027 season. This comes after the Bombers recently hired John Longmire as general manager of performance to help with team renovations following changes in their football department. Skipworth played a critical role in Collingwood's premiership success in 2023 and is signed with the Magpies until 2027. The Bombers have been active in revamping their coaching structure, aiming to fill various positions after the departure of several key figures.

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  • •Essendon aims to add Hayden Skipworth to coaching staff for 2027.
  • •John Longmire recently joined as general manager of performance.
  • •Skipworth is currently signed with Collingwood until 2027.
  • •McVeigh is leading significant changes in Essendon's football department.
  • •Skipworth was instrumental in Collingwood's 2023 premiership success.
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  • 11:57 PMAFL — Bombers chase key Magpies assistant as McVeigh's revamp continues
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Hayden Skipworth is a target for Essendon as part of its football department renovation

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