Sam Edmund

Well, have a listen to this opinion because I heard this last night.

This is as strong as anyone that I've heard that came out in support of James Heard.

This is from Dermot Brereton, of all people, the Hawthorne legend.

A lot of people will say that 10 years out of the AFL coaching box is way too long to pick it up and start again.

That's absolute rot.

That's not as if they play behind drawn curtains and no one sees a game style.

If you understand the game, you can see the game.

You can coach the game.

By coming out the other day saying you wanted the job, it's kept away a few really notable names in the coaching ranks.

That might just about be... Checkmate.

And for those that are interested, he does travel with that violinist now.

He did play in his own music while he was there.

He does.

He's been tucked away there learning, I think it's the violin that was playing in the background.

But, you know, Dermot's a well-credentialed, thoughtful football person.

That's right.

And everyone, I'm sure, you know, you've got your sources, Caro Wood.

I've spoken to people over the last couple of days.

I think there is enough evidence to suggest that this is simply not a case of James who had been appointed, which when we left this last Thursday, that was the overwhelming sentiment.

As again, perception, reality matters.