It began with a telephone message from former Bombers chairman Paul Little to David Barham, who held the job then, in the days following Essendon’s 10-goal loss to Adelaide in round two last year. Little wanted a meeting.

James Hird reveals he'd "love" the coaching at Essendon, if he's the right man for the job.

James Hird reveals he'd "love" the coaching at Essendon, if he's the right man for the job.