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Tim Watson calls for Essendon to stop the infighting as the decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as its new coach splits the fan base.

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Chris De Silva24 Aug 2026, 11:46 pmUpdated 1h ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

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Live: Bombers unveil McVeigh as icon calls for unity after Hird snub

Tim Watson calls for Essendon to stop the infighting as the decision to appoint Mark McVeigh as its new coach splits the fan base.

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Source: ABC News Australia · Chris De Silva. Published 24 Aug 2026, 11:46 pm.

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