Essendon Football Club has appointed Mark McVeigh as its new senior coach, following a disappointing season marked by a 10-point loss and the club’s worst overall record in its history. The decision came swiftly, just one day after the season concluded. McVeigh previously served as an assistant coach under Ben Rutten, who was recently dismissed. This appointment signals a fresh start for the struggling AFL club, hoping to rebuild and improve performance. The club is yet to detail the terms of McVeigh's contract, but are expected to release further information soon. Essendon fans will be hoping McVeigh can turn the team’s fortunes around after a deeply disappointing year.