Murray Davis has entered the frame as a new option in a crowded field as Essendon searches for a new AFL senior coach.

The possibility of Davis joining the shortlist caught the eye after he was linked to emerging names like a young Adelaide assistant who is highly regarded considered a left‑field option.

Essendon Football Club director Ted Richards encountered an unexpected on‑air interruption from James Hird that caught everyone off guard during a media appearance recently tied to the coaching vacancy.

Local media and former players have been tracking still cite Davis and other outsiders as viable options prior to any final decision.

The Bombers’ selection process remains fluid as expectations rise with no clear frontrunner yet confirmed.