When Hird talks, players listen: Star’s footy journey since leaving Essendon
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-05-28 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Sport / AFL
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport
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On Tuesday night, James Hird shocked many when he declared on Channel Nine’s Footy Classified he was keen to apply for the vacant Essendon coaching job, willing to go through a proper selection process and backing himself to win the role.
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