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Essendon Coaching Search: Hird Open to Third Stint
26 May
Summary
- James Hird is willing to be involved in Essendon's coaching search.
- Hird has had two previous coaching stints with the club.
- He was banned from coaching due to the supplements saga.
James Hird has confirmed his openness to rejoining Essendon as head coach, a role he previously held twice. His willingness to be involved in the club's coaching search follows the recent sacking of Brad Scott.
Hird's history with the club includes a previous coaching ban stemming from the 2011-2012 supplements scandal. He returned to coach in 2015 but resigned after a single season.
Currently, Hird serves as the director of coaching for VFL team Port Melbourne. Essendon's current interim coach is Dean Solomon, a former teammate, with club president Andrew Welsh stating that no candidates are being ruled out.
Triple premiership player Tim Watson has noted a significant public desire for Hird's return to coach the Bombers.
