Melbourne Demons 'Shocked' as Pies Assistant Hayden Skipworth Withdraws From Coaching Race

Melbourne Demons 'shocked' as Pies assistant Hayden Skipworth withdraws from coaching race

The Melbourne coaching picture is becoming clearer, with a man considered a key contender opting to withdraw from the race.

Melbourne coaching race down to five as highly rated assistant withdraws

The race for the vacant Demons role is down to five, while Nathan Buckley remains favourite – despite the Tasmania Devils still being interested in recruiting the 53-year-old to be their first coach.

‘Shocked’: Top contender quits Demons coach race in final days as Buckley ‘preparing a team’

‘Shocked’: Top contender quits Demons coach race in final days as Buckley ‘preparing a team’

Melbourne coaching race narrows as candidates exits running

A rival assistant has reportedly opted against pursuing the Demons job.

Highly rated Pies assistant pulls out of race for Dees' top job

Hayden Skipworth has told Melbourne he won't pursue the senior coaching role