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‘What people don’t realise’: Candid Hird opens up after missing out on the Essendon coaching role

Sydney Morning Herald - Sport · 25 August 2026 at 10:47 pm

‘What people don’t realise’: Candid Hird opens up after missing out on the Essendon coaching role

James Hird opened up on his relationship with Mark McVeigh, who in his introductory press conference as coach said he loves the Bombers legend.

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‘What people don’t realise’: Candid Hird opens up after missing out on the Essendon coaching role

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