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From the Pocket: Spectre of James Hird looms large but his return is the last thing Essendon need

Brad Scott’s departure has got some Bombers fans excited about one of the club’s favourite sons. But they should be careful what they wish for

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AFL:Polarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.

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AFL:Hird confirms he wants to coach Essendon again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, given the disastrous fallout from when he was first in charge.

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Polarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.

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AFL:Scott backs Merrett move as Hird in play at Bombers

Sacked Essendon coach Brad Scott says Zach Merrett's departure would be the right thing, as the Bombers do not rule out the return of James Hird.

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AFL:Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

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Merrett praises Hird, steers clear of coach speculation

Essendon star Zach Merrett has spoken after the sacking of coach Brad Scott, saying the news caught him by surprise on Tuesday morning.

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AFL:Hird return not ruled out as Bombers sack coach

After sacking coach Brad Scott, Essendon are not ruling out any options for his replacement - and that includes a potential James Hird return.

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Hird, Heppell and H-Man team up at Scleroderma pop-up

James Hird has thrown his support behind the latest initiative from 13-year-old Harrison Pennicott, who has autoimmune disease Scleroderma, and Dyson Heppell.

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Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.

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Essendon must stop pining for the past after finding a semblance of stability

The Bombers are on the right path under coach Brad Scott but need to resist the urge to jump at shadows after a crushing defeat to the Bulldogs

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Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future

Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club.

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From the Pocket: Anzac Day clash was born amid division but is now a reminder of how sport can bind us

The Collingwood and Essendon blockbuster had a rocky start with a racist on-field incident but in 30 years has grown into a meaningful part of the day

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Injections, horse dye and a grubber: four of Australia’s biggest sporting scandals

Among the glory and accolades sit some memorable moments that weren’t so great. Here are four that made the most waves

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Dyson Heppell steps down as Bombers captain

Star midfielder Zach Merrett is the early favourite to become Essendon's next AFL captain after Dyson Heppell stepped down from the role.

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Hird confirms pitch for Essendon coach job

James Hird says redemption is among the reasons he wants to return as Essendon's head coach in the AFL.

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Hird, Solomon in Bombers' coaching race

Essendon great Tim Watson says the Bombers don't need a saviour to reunite the AFL club, after James Hird interviewed for their vacant head coaching role.

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James Hird interviews for Essendon head coaching job

James Hird could make a return to Essendon in his former position as head coach after being interviewed for the vacant role by the club.

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Hird interviews for Essendon coaching job

James Hird has put his hand up for Essendon's vacant AFL head coach job and has already been interviewed by the Bombers' selection panel.

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James Hird open to AFL coaching return

James Hird admits he would have to carefully weigh up if a stunning return to AFL coaching is the right move for him.

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Female footballers at Port Melbourne SC devastated, local council ends dream of FIFA World Cup legacy

Female footballers at Port Melbourne SC had been looking forward to an upgrade in facilities at the club as part of the 2023 Women's World Cup bid, only for City of Port Phillip council to withdraw the site.

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McVeigh to pitch for GWS head coach role

The Giants' search for a new AFL coach will step up a notch in coming weeks, with interim coach Mark McVeigh to make a formal pitch.

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Rutten labels Bombers star Stringer 'poor'

Essendon coach Ben Rutten has put the heat on under-performing star Jake Stringer, saying the forward was "poor" in the Bombers' AFL defeat to Carlton.

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James Hird back for Dons' 150-year party

Former Essendon coach James Hird will return to the AFL club to take part in their 150-year celebrations.

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Mark McVeigh to put a new spin on Giants

Interim GWS coach Mark McVeigh is not focusing on his full-time prospects at the AFL club as the Giants begin life without Leon Cameron.

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