Support for Hird following ‘cry for help’
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thewest.com.auI can share a quick update, but I don’t have live access to browse current feeds in this moment. Here’s the latest reliable context I can confirm:
- James Hird is a former Essendon coach and player who has been a frequent subject of AFL coverage over the years, including reporting on his coaching status and personal health matters. Recent public references have circled around coaching discussions and media coverage rather than a single definitive appointment as of late 2024–2025. For the most up-to-the-minute news, please check the latest AFL or Essendon FC outlets.
Would you like me to pull the very latest headlines from a couple of reliable sources (e.g., AFL.com.au, Essendon FC, or major Australian outlets) and summarize them with direct quotes? If you have a preferred outlet, tell me and I’ll prioritize it.
Note: I can also provide a brief timeline of James Hird’s public career highlights if that would help.