Asked on FIVEAA Breakfast if there was any truth to a report Essendon could lure PAFC senior coach Ken Hinkley, club chairman David Koch said: “Absolutely none whatsoever – whatsoever.”

Kochie told David and Will on Monday:

“Ken is even more determined than ever to coach next year. Not just for the fact that he’s got a contract for next year, but the list – for the last two weeks we’ve had a pretty healthy list for the first time in a long time and you can see what we can do at our best.

“Ken is absolutely determined to bounce back next year… I’ve never seen him – in the rooms on Saturday night and speaking to him last week – never seen him in a better spot, happier and more determined to make up for the disappointment this year to our members.”

LISTEN to Kochie’s full chat below (1:38:25):