As Bombers begin new era, the past still lingers

By Jon Pierik
Updated October 6 2015 - 7:08am, first published October 5 2015 - 2:08pm
In the spotlight: John Worsfold believes he can lead the Bombers out of the gloom Photo: Justin McManus
In the spotlight: John Worsfold believes he can lead the Bombers out of the gloom Photo: Justin McManus

Overall, it was a good news day for Essendon, and there haven't been too many of those in the past three years. The appointment of the experienced John Worsfold, a premiership captain and coach with the West Coast Eagles and a man who revealed a touch of his own history with the Bombers, was greeted well by many across the football community.