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Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

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James Hird reacts to it being revealed he's been approached to meet with Essendon over a possible role. Key points and original sources are listed below.

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Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

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James Hird reacts to it being revealed he's been approached to meet with Essendon over a possible role.

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Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

James Hird reacts to it being revealed he's been approached to meet with Essendon over a possible role.

Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

Australia Sports Essendon

3 outlets 3 reports Published Sep 8, 2026

The brief

James Hird reacts to it being revealed he's been approached to meet with Essendon over a possible role. Key points and original sources are listed below.

James Hird reacts to it being revealed he's been approached to meet with Essendon over a possible role.S1 S2

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Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

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Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

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Hird 'upset' at leak over Dons meeting

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