Hird's High Stakes Gamble: The Coach Who Won't Be Ignored James Hird's bid for redemption has taken center stage as Essendon's coaching merry go round spins into its next phase.
The veteran coach, who last held the reins at the Bombers over a decade ago, met with the club's hierarchy on Tuesday in his quest to reclaim the top job.
Hird's decision to throw his hat into the ring is not surprising given the circumstances. With Brad Scott losing his job and Dean Solomon taking over as interim coach, Hird saw an opportunity to re enter the fray.