Carlton or Essendon: Which team would you rather coach?
Carlton and Essendon are both seeking new senior coaches as they prepare to face each other soon. The article evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of each team's roster to determine which has more potential for a new coach. Key players and draft prospects are highlighted as factors influencing the future of both clubs.
- ▪Carlton and Essendon are both on the hunt for a new senior coach.
- ▪The two clubs have had a total of nine interim coaches between them in the past 20 years.
- ▪Draft picks will play a significant role in determining which club has a more attractive list for their next coach.
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