James Hird

I just think that something that Andrew Walsh said yesterday has gone under the radar.

He was questioned about the timing of the press conference.

And he said words to the effect of, well, we're worried about this story leaking out.

And that immediately picked up my ears.

That's something that I just can't understand.

But to me, I thought that...

He improved himself as a coach with his two preliminary final appearances.

But I think he just didn't sort of gel at Essendon at any stage.

No, no, it doesn't worry me at all.

I think it's good.

I think it's open, it's honest.

I did make a comment yesterday when I was interviewed that to coach Essendon, you've got to love Essendon, and I think he does, and I think he'll do anything to make sure he gets this right this time around if he ever gets it, but he may not get it.

I mean, there might be sort of people at Essendon that may never want him to coach Essendon.

I don't know who they are, but...

I think in the end, the people and the fans most likely do, and I don't know what the sort of feeling is around town, but I would think that if he got a chance, he wouldn't make this one up.

And we all know, Gary, I mean, how long and how hard it is to find a coach who can win you a premiership, because I think Melbourne went through about 13 or 14 after Norm Smith, and Richmond went through about six or seven in 10 years.

I couldn't do any more for anyone when I coached there.

I'm going to go back on my own feelings, Tim.

Some guys go and coach a club and

It's a job.