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The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

3 outlets 5 reports Published Aug 25, 2026

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An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board after James Hird was overlooked for the senior coaching role. Key points and original sources are listed below.

An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board after James Hird was overlooked for the senior coaching role.S1 S2

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1mo Theage · 2 reports

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board after James Hird was overlooked for the senior coaching role.

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The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board after James Hird was overlooked for the senior coaching role.

1mo Smh · 2 reports

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board after James Hird was overlooked for the senior coaching role.

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

Australia Sports Essendon

3 outlets 5 reports Published Aug 25, 2026

The brief

An Essendon member says he is leading a group of disgruntled supporters intent on overturning the Bombers’ board after James Hird was overlooked for the senior coaching role.S1 S2

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The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

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The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

The Bombers finally have their new coach, but now the board is facing a challenge

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