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James Hird

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    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: James Hird, coach of the Bombers heads from the field after the NAB Cup AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on February 19, 2012 in Perth, Australia.

    PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: James Hird, coach of the Bombers heads from the field after the NAB Cup AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Essendon Bombers at Patersons Stadium on February 19, 2012 in Perth, Australia. View Photo »

  4. Bomber, Cats rift healing
    Sydney Morning Herald logo Sydney Morning Herald 22 hours ago
    Mark Thompson with James Hird after he joined Essendon.

    Thompson with James Hird after he joined Essendon. Photo: Ken Irwin RELATIONS between Mark Thompson and Geelong, severely strained following the dual premiership coach's exit to Essendon, appear to be healing, though Thompson insists he never felt any...

  5. Hird content despite Bombers losses
    The Age logo The Age 2 days ago

    The successful return of defender Courtenay Dempsey from a serious knee injury, plus the energetic debut of rookie forward Cory Dell'Olio, were rare bright spots for Essendon, who lost to West Coast by 21 points before copping a 36-point hiding at the...

  6. Essendon bomb but Hird takes positives
    The Canberra Times 2 days ago

    The successful return of defender Courtenay Dempsey from a serious knee injury, plus the energetic debut of rookie forward Cory Dell'Olio, were rare bright spots for Essendon, who lost to West Coast by 21 points before copping a 36-point hiding at the...

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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 »

  8. James Hird - Pure Class
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  9. Dempsey shines on return for Bombers
    PerthNow logo PerthNow 2 days ago

    Source: Herald Sun ESSENDON defender Courtenay Dempsey's solid return from a knee reconstruction was the silver lining in the Bombers' fruitless NAB Cup opening last night. The 24-year-old gathered seven touches in his first, and only, hitout against...

  10. Hird sees the positives
    The Age logo The Age 2 days ago

    But coach James Hird was more intent on what his team was about to gain in terms of experience after nursing back Courtenay Dempsey and Tayte Pears from serious injury, while seeing signs of potential sparks at either end of the ground in Leroy Jetta...

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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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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. 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 - 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, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 weeks ago

    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, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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 6 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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 8 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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  16. 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 8 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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 9 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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  22. 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 9 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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  23. 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 9 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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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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