James Hird
AustraliaathleteMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%James Hird, a former Australian rules footballer and coach, was mentioned in the context of speculation regarding his potential return as senior coach of Essendon Football Club amidst the club's recent coaching changes.
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AFL great James Hird said the Oakleigh Chargers product had been integral to allowing Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh to enjoy season-best form.
Collingwood offers veteran defender one-year contract extension as future of other Magpies stars remains uncertainThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-08-03
Australia· 2026-08-03
James Hird put his hand up to return to Essendon as coach, 11 years after he left the club.
Is St Kilda’s AFL spending spree paying off? The numbers are inThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-06-01
Australia· 2026-06-01
James Hird is a club legend who last coached Essendon in 2015.
Essendon’s next chapter begins as interim coach Dean Solomon and his Bombers lose to West Coast, James Hird, Essendon coaching searchThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-05-31
Australia· 2026-05-31
Solomon batted away questions on James Hird’s potential return as senior coach.
AFL round 12 2026, scores, results, odds, stats and start time from Optus StadiumThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-05-31
Australia· 2026-05-31
