Is Essendon great James Hird set to return to the commentary box?

FOOTBALL clubs aren’t the only ones chasing exiled Essendon great James Hird with a return to the commentary box also possible in 2018. Find out which network is said to be chasing him.

COULD James Hird be poised for late call up to Channel Seven’s footy commentary team?

Hird, who recently returned from overseas, has had his name popping up in various quarters in recent weeks with the Fremantle Dockers reported as contacting Hird about filling a Melbourne-based, part-time role as an opposition analyst.

Rumours in recent days suggested Seven was keen to reach out to former Essendon champion to sound out his interest an on-air role.

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Hird speaking at a book launch last year. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Hird during his coaching career at Essendon. Picture: Michael Klein

Hird in a 2009 promotion for Foxtel.

Seven would not comment directly on the rumours when contacted yesterday.

“Many media and sporting groups are knocking on James Hird’s door. He’s an intelligent, proven communicator with a unique perspective on the game from his time as both a player and coach. At this point Channel 7 has no further comment,” a spokesperson said.

Hird with the Fox Sports team in 2010, Brian Taylor, who is now at Channel 7, and Danny Frawley.

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