James Hird confirms spot in Essendon AFL coaching race
- Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 5:44pmWed 1 Jul 2026 at 5:44pmJames Hird is among the candidates to become the Bombers' senior coach.
- (Getty Images: Morgan Hancock)In short:James Hird says he has been told by the Bombers he is a candidate to become the club's head coach.
- The Bombers will interview 10 to 15 candidates as they look to fill the position left vacant by Brad Scott's sacking.
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- Wed 1 Jul 2026 at 5:44pmWed 1 Jul 2026 at 5:44pmJames Hird is among the candidates to become the Bombers' senior coach.
- (Getty Images: Morgan Hancock)In short:James Hird says he has been told by the Bombers he is a candidate to become the club's head coach.
- The Bombers will interview 10 to 15 candidates as they look to fill the position left vacant by Brad Scott's sacking.
Sources: ABC Australia