Essendon great Matthew Lloyd torn to shreds for ‘illogical’ James Hird support
Former Essendon player Matthew Lloyd faced criticism for advocating James Hird's return as coach during a Footy Classified discussion. Lloyd believes Hird represents hope amid the club's struggles, stating, “the supporters are at breaking point.” Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson dismissed Lloyd's view as illogical, noting Hird's controversial past during the supplements scandal that impacted the team heavily.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 12:52 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 13:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
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