If Hird really wanted the truth to come out then he would submit himself to being interviewed by an impartial person.

Of course we never expected this to happen and he has gone to a couple of his greatest apologists.

I get the Robbo connection but can anyone tell me where Holmes comes into the mix? Is she an EFC supporter? Is she close to Hird?

so nice of james to share the truth with the common people, and through the agency of that esteemed chief football writer of that renowned organ of the press, melbourne's very own herald sun 

Edited January 14, 20169 yr by daisycutter

And not in a court of law where the defence can cross-examine and point out his blatant lies and contradictions. He's very considerate, that Jimmy!

In any event,  I've got as much interest in this interview as I have in contracting chlamydia.

Edited January 14, 20169 yr by SaberFang

So Hird's approach, according to the hun is apparently that "they" (his coaching team -never solely himself, of course) had a "sliding doors" moment in picking the team team to conduct the supplements programme. Their team-of-choice was not available until May, and so they went on to select Mark Robinson and Dank to run it. 

Seems all framed to once again take the responsibility off him and place it at the feet of others. He put the right "process in place", it was others who abused the process.

This guy is an absolute joke. It's just such a shame. Even if he had done the hounorable thing, he sure isn't doing it now. 

The AFL is also a disgrace. It's response to this has shown that it is the puppet of corporate agendas and not, as it once was, the expression of supporter passion and symbol of what positive role sport can play in a society. Thank you, A. Demetriou, for throwing our game into the flames. You [censored] arse hole. 

I would support taking the game back off these pricks. [censored] them. 

 

http://m.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/former-essendon-coach-james-hird-says-wrong-supplements-team-was-chosen-20160114-gm69pj.html

It was Dean Robinson, not Mark Robinson, not that it mattered.

I can't wait to hear Hird speak about the ethical position of coaches who refuse to accept responsibility and are constantly passing the buck.

I want to see this....

Jim & Tracey to sing a duet at the end. They take turns singing verses. Towards the end of the song a  third voice can be heard joining in. Who is it? Jobe walks on with a mic. It's him. Arm in arm, the three sing together. But more voices are heard too. Heppel comes on, Hurley ... all the 34. They finish the song together with a group hug and a rousing chorus.

The song dies away into sudden silence. At one end of the stage is Ben McDevitt. Staring at Hird. No one moves. Great Jim says nothing but holds one hand aloft calling for calm. Then extends the hand to McDevitt. McDevitt rushes forward, seizes it, shakes it, and falls to his knees sobbing.

Jim then calls forward a very special guest. Climbing out of the audience is Dank. Tears are streaming down his cheeks. Hird puts his hand on Dank's forehead and says "begone evil!". Dank falls backwards on to the ground shouting "I'm -- I'm cured! I'm ... good again!"

Then proceed a series of bows and ovations like at the end of a stage show. Tracey presents Jim with a huge bouquet. Everyone's clapping and crying. All looking up at the peaceful benign face of Jim. The haters have lost.

Artfully points the finger in Paul Hamilton's, Brendon McCartney's and Mark Thompson's direction. 

Edited January 14, 20169 yr by america de cali

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-15/dont-blame-me-for-supplements-drama-hird

Typical Hird.  It was Robinson & Dank's fault and it was Bomber & Maccas fault that we hired them.

Don't blame me!  Gee, how hard is it to say, 'Yeah I fu)ked up!' .  I say it on a daily basis.  If it weren't for that I don't know how I'd get through my day at work! 

 

 

I have only read excerpts of the Hun article so far but it seems obvious that James was trying to do the right thing by the club and players but he was mislead by those around him. Poor bugger.

Edited January 14, 20169 yr by Bitter but optimistic
typo

 

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-15/dont-blame-me-for-supplements-drama-hird

Typical Hird.  It was Robinson & Dank's fault and it was Bomber & Maccas fault that we hired them.

Don't blame me!  Gee, how hard is it to say, 'Yeah I fu)ked up!' .  I say it on a daily basis.  If it weren't for that I don't know how I'd get through my day at work! 

Macca wasn't even there in 2012!!  He was coach of the Bulldogs.

Hird seems so obsessed by his own imaginings he has lost sight of even the most basic facts!

The AFL should strip him of his Hall of Fame status.  

Maybe give him a new honour:  Hall of Infamy!!

Thought the ABC weren't able to air paid political advertisements 

This would be ideal for the Simpsons I didn't do it episode

I'm not going to waste my time either reading the HUN or watching that interview.  But from the above accounts of Hird blaming everyone but himself  I'd say he is paying with fire.  If he alienates someone in the know, that person may blow the whistle and reveal all just to get back at him. Here's hoping.

 

It was Dean Robinson, not Mark Robinson, not that it mattered.

 

Sorry written in a hurry! My bad.

 

I'm not going to waste my time either reading the HUN or watching that interview.  But from the above accounts of Hird blaming everyone but himself  I'd say he is paying with fire.  If he alienates someone in the know, that person may blow the whistle and reveal all just to get back at him. Here's hoping.

Agree Sue and once cracks start to appear within the 34 which they inevitably will, we will start to get the details of what really happened.

Maybe when he agrees to be interviewed by a real interviewer and not some orchestrated fluff piece with prearranged soft questions , people might listen.

 

Until then, shut the [censored] up James, you are a parasite and dont belong anywhere near any sport.

no mention of the dog who ate the records

is there any one at Essendon he didn't just push under the bus?

I must be the only person on demonland who has never heard of Tracy Holmes until she appeared a couple of nights ago promoting this interview.

 

So she's really someone who counts, huh? Well, in James' eyes anyway.

 

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-15/dont-blame-me-for-supplements-drama-hird

Typical Hird.  It was Robinson & Dank's fault and it was Bomber & Maccas fault that we hired them.

Don't blame me!  Gee, how hard is it to say, 'Yeah I fu)ked up!' .  I say it on a daily basis.  If it weren't for that I don't know how I'd get through my day at work! 

 

 

James Hird 28th Aug 2013  "There were things that went on that shouldn't have happened last year. As senior coach I have to take some responsibility for what happened and not doing more to stop it."

 

Hird the hypocrite.

 

 

is there any one at Essendon he didn't just push under the bus?

That is why he is now friendless (except with lawyers!)

Tim Watson said this week he no longer has contact with Hird.  If Tim has jumped off the band wagon there could hardly be anyone of note left on it.

It would be a diabolical slap in the face to Essendon stalwarts/greats (David Evans, Tim Watson, Jobe Watson, Bomber Thompson et al) if Tanner repeats his invitation to Hird to come back into the fold.

Edited January 14, 20169 yr by Lucifer's Hero

I wonder if this will lead to Dank trying to take Hird to court and a whole lot of truths coming out

 

It was Dean Robinson, not Mark Robinson, not that it mattered.

I can't wait to hear Hird speak about the ethical position of coaches who refuse to accept responsibility and are constantly passing the buck.

Do you expect that question to asked WJ?

 

I have not read it ( I have refuse to now listen or read anything he puts out ) so I guess asking the next question then makes me a hypocrite but does he mention anything about "the Records"