After a seven year absence, the Essendon family is thrilled to welcome Kevin Sheedy home.

The four-time premiership coach and Hall of Fame legend, has been appointed to the newly created role of General Manager, Commercial Development and Innovation.

Essendon Chief Executive Officer Xavier Campbell said Kevin’s return is an important acquisition for the Club.

“Kevin is an icon of the game, a legend of the Essendon Football Club and has more than five decades of experience as a player, coach, administrator and pioneer of the game,” Campbell said.

“Kevin is part of the fabric of our proud Club, he paved the way for social change, broke down barriers and means so much to so many generations of loyal and proud Essendon supporters.”

"We all look forward to welcoming Sheeds home to the Essendon family.”

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