Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementSportAFLThe Footy Classified panel discusses the Essendon coaching job and James Hird's odds to win the race.Updated July 28, 2026 — 8:24am,first published 8:21amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:43Ministers meet ahead of a Labor spillVideo icon1:15‘Tell us where to look for her’: US TV show host issues emotional plea to mother’s kidnappersVideo icon1:35Nude run startles diners on Gold CoastVideo icon1:37Search continues for missing baby off SA coastAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
"Curveball" that could overtake Hird for Essendon job
The Footy Classified panel discusses the Essendon coaching job and James Hird's odds to win the race.







