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James Hird

  1. I don't know how it will go this year
    The Canberra Times 2 days ago

    KEVIN Sheedy looks over and briefly smiles as Mark Williams hollers abuse at the Greater Western Sydney team's property manager, who has been given the task of running simulated match-day rotations at training. The practice is not going well. Williams lo

  2. AFL's oldest to guide next gen
    Herald Sun logo Herald Sun 5 days ago

    Dustin Fletcher shares his footy tips with a youngster. Picture: Nicole Garmston Source: Herald Sun DUSTIN Fletcher has joined Essendon's coaching ranks. The 36-year-old will combine playing with a coaching-type role that includes the selection committee

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Former AFL player and Essendon Bombers coach James Hird watch the quarter final match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and David Ferrer of Spain during day ten of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25,...

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: Former AFL player and Essendon Bombers coach James Hird watch the quarter final match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and David Ferrer of Spain during day ten of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 25,... View Photo »

  4. If Brendan was a midfielder we might look at him
    – James Hird SOURCE: Sportal Australia 2 months ago
  5. Dustin Fletcher gets coaching job
    Fox Sports Australia logo Fox Sports Australia 5 days ago

    The 36-year-old will combine playing with a coaching-type role that includes the selection committee, heavy involvement in game and training strategy, and preparatory discussions with the line coaches. Coach James Hird initiated the move in preparation f

  6. Dons plan for trio
    The Canberra Times 6 days ago
    Laughing matter: Essendon's Dustin Fletcher (left) and David Hille. The Bombers say Hille has put in a great pre-season.

    ESSENDON will continue trying to work David Hille, Paddy Ryder and Tom Bellchambers into the same side this season, with Hille's preseason so improved that the 30-year-old has been told not to overwork himself. The Bombers played the three ruckman togeth

  7. Dons plan for trio
    Sydney Morning Herald logo Sydney Morning Herald 6 days ago
    Dustin Fletcher and David Hille.

    Laughing matter: Essendon's Dustin Fletcher (left) and David Hille. The Bombers say Hille has put in a great pre-season. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo ESSENDON will continue trying to work David Hille, Paddy Ryder and Tom Bellchambers into the same side this

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    GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: James Hird signs a ball for young fans after the Essendon Bombers AFL training camp on December 14, 2011 on the Gold Coast, Australia.

    GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: James Hird signs a ball for young fans after the Essendon Bombers AFL training camp on December 14, 2011 on the Gold Coast, Australia. View Photo »

  9. What was he? Pick 79? The James Hird pick. There could be a bit of Irish luck for us
    SOURCE: Herald Sun 2 months ago
  10. James Hird - Pure Class
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  11. Brave new world
    Sydney Morning Herald logo Sydney Morning Herald 6 days ago
    Israel Folau at training.

    Big ask: Israel Folau faces a tough challenge in his first AFL season. Photo: Wolter Peeters Israel Folau's conversion has been Kevin Sheedy's biggest challenge. THE Israel Folau cheer squad has allowed realism to overtake the jingoism that accompanied t

  12. Hird hopes Hurley sticks with Bombers
    The Canberra Times 1 week ago

    Essendon coach James Hird is confident star tall utility Michael Hurley will resist the lure of big money from AFL newcomers Greater Western Sydney. Hurley is among several big names who are out of contract at the end of this season. GWS has two years of

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About James Hird

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James Alan Hird (born February 4, 1973) is an Australian former Australian rules footballer and captain of the Essendon Football Club. A long-time captain of the Bombers, Hird is admired not only for his on-field bravery, but his exceptional ability to anticipate the course of play.[citation needed] With one notable exception, he is universally... Full Article

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  1. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: James Hird signs a ball for young fans after the Essendon Bombers AFL training camp on December 14, 2011 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: James Hird signs a ball for young fans after the Essendon Bombers AFL training camp on December 14, 2011 on the Gold Coast, Australia.

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  2. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: James Hird during the Essendon Bombers AFL training camp on December 14, 2011 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: James Hird during the Essendon Bombers AFL training camp on December 14, 2011 on the Gold Coast, Australia.

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  3. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Essendon Bombers AFL coach James Hird speaks to the media with an announcement that player Andrew Welsh will retire during a press conference at Windy Hill on October 7, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Essendon Bombers AFL coach James Hird speaks to the media with an announcement that player Andrew Welsh will retire during a press conference at Windy Hill on October 7, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  4. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Essendon coach James Hird (R) and Essendon Recruiting Manager, Adrian Dodoro look on during the 2011 AFL Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium on October 6, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Essendon coach James Hird (R) and Essendon Recruiting Manager, Adrian Dodoro look on during the 2011 AFL Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium on October 6, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  5. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: James Hird (R) coach of the Bombers lines up for the national anthem with his team ahead of the AFL First Elimination Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: James Hird (R) coach of the Bombers lines up for the national anthem with his team ahead of the AFL First Elimination Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia...

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  6. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: James Hird coach of the Bombers looks on at half time during the AFL First Elimination Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: James Hird coach of the Bombers looks on at half time during the AFL First Elimination Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 11, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  7. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Bombers coach James Hird speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at Fox Studios on September 5, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Bombers coach James Hird speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at Fox Studios on September 5, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  8. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: James Hird coach of the Essendon Bombers AFL team looks on during the VFL Elimination Final match between Northern Bullants and Bendigo Bombers at TEAC Oval on September 4, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 04: James Hird coach of the Essendon Bombers AFL team looks on during the VFL Elimination Final match between Northern Bullants and Bendigo Bombers at TEAC Oval on September 4, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  9. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Bombers coach James Hird looks on after being defeated during the round 22 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on August 20, 2011 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Bombers coach James Hird looks on after being defeated during the round 22 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on August 20, 2011 in Perth, Australia.

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  10. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: James Hird coach of the Bombers addresses his players during the round 20 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on August 6, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: James Hird coach of the Bombers addresses his players during the round 20 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on August 6, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  11. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: James Hird of the Bombers during the round 17 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at AAMI Stadium on July 15, 2011 in Adelaide, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 15: James Hird of the Bombers during the round 17 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the Essendon Bombers at AAMI Stadium on July 15, 2011 in Adelaide, Australia.

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  12. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Essendon coach James Hird speaks to the media ahead of a Essendon Bombers AFL training session at Windy Hill on July 8, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 08: Essendon coach James Hird speaks to the media ahead of a Essendon Bombers AFL training session at Windy Hill on July 8, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  13. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Bombers coach James Hird looks on at quarter time during the round 15 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Geelong Cats at Etihad Stadium on July 2, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 02: Bombers coach James Hird looks on at quarter time during the round 15 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Geelong Cats at Etihad Stadium on July 2, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  14. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: David Zaharakis (L) of the Bombers speaks with coach James Hird at three quarter time during the round 14 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 24, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 24: David Zaharakis (L) of the Bombers speaks with coach James Hird at three quarter time during the round 14 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 24, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  15. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: James Hird coach of the Bombers addresses his players during the round 13 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Etihad Stadium on June 18, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: James Hird coach of the Bombers addresses his players during the round 13 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Etihad Stadium on June 18, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  16. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Bombers coach James Hird heads to the changerooms after the final siren during the round 12 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on June 12, 2011 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Bombers coach James Hird heads to the changerooms after the final siren during the round 12 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on June 12, 2011 in Perth, Australia.

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  17. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Mark Harvey coach of the Dockers and James Hird coach of the Bombers look on from the sidelines during the round 12 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on June 12, 2011 in Perth, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Mark Harvey coach of the Dockers and James Hird coach of the Bombers look on from the sidelines during the round 12 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on June 12, 2011 in Perth, Australia.

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  18. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Bombers coach James Hird looks on at three quarter time during the round 11 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Bombers coach James Hird looks on at three quarter time during the round 11 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Melbourne Demons at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 3, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  19. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: James Hird coach of the Bombers addresses the media before an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at Windy Hill on June 2, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 02: James Hird coach of the Bombers addresses the media before an Essendon Bombers AFL training session at Windy Hill on June 2, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  20. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Essendon coach James Hird enquires to the amount of time left in the quarter shortly before quarter time during the round nine AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 21, 2011 in Melbourne,... Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Essendon coach James Hird enquires to the amount of time left in the quarter shortly before quarter time during the round nine AFL match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 21, 2011 in Melbourne,...

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  21. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: James Hird coach of the Bombers (L) and former Essendon player Michael Long talk to the media during an Essendon Bombers press conference ahead of their AFL training session at Windy Hill on May 20, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: James Hird coach of the Bombers (L) and former Essendon player Michael Long talk to the media during an Essendon Bombers press conference ahead of their AFL training session at Windy Hill on May 20, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  22. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: James Hird coach of the Bombers talks to the media during an Essendon Bombers press conference ahead of their AFL training session at Windy Hill on May 20, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 20: James Hird coach of the Bombers talks to the media during an Essendon Bombers press conference ahead of their AFL training session at Windy Hill on May 20, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  23. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Bombers coach James Hird during the round eight AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Essendon Bombers at The Gabba on May 14, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 14: Bombers coach James Hird during the round eight AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Essendon Bombers at The Gabba on May 14, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia.

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  24. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Mark McVeigh of the Bombers receives instructions from his coach James Hird during the round seven AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Mark McVeigh of the Bombers receives instructions from his coach James Hird during the round seven AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  25. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: James Hird coach of the Bombers leaves the field after his quarter time address during the round seven AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: James Hird coach of the Bombers leaves the field after his quarter time address during the round seven AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the West Coast Eagles at Etihad Stadium on May 8, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: James Hird signs a ball for young fans after the Essendon Bombers AFL training camp on December 14, 2011 on the Gold Coast, Australia.

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  1. If Brendan was a midfielder we might look at him
    – James Hird SOURCE: Sportal Australia 2 months ago
  2. What was he? Pick 79? The James Hird pick. There could be a bit of Irish luck for us
    SOURCE: Herald Sun 2 months ago
  3. It's a bit frustrating for Scotty
    – James Hird SOURCE: Sportal Australia 2 months ago
  4. Friday last week when he had a back spasm he was absolutely devastated, thinking things like his career might be over
    – James Hird SOURCE: Sportal Australia 2 months ago
  5. Friday last week when he had a back spasm he was absolutely devastated, thinking his career might be over
    – James Hird SOURCE: Adelaide Now 2 months ago
  6. We've got (Michael) Hurley, (David) Hille, (Paddy) Ryder, Gumbleton, (Jake) Carlisle, (Stewart) Crameri ... if there's one strength we have got it's key forwards
    – James Hird SOURCE: Adelaide Now 2 months ago
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