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Essendon names McVeigh as coach, ending Hird's comeback bid
Essendon appointed Sydney assistant Mark McVeigh as coach on a three-year deal, rejecting James Hird's application.
Why it mattersEnds intense speculation about whether Hird would return to coach the club; Essendon can now move forward with a new direction after their worst season.
AustraliaMajor AFL club reshapes its leadership; Hird's prospects of returning to coaching at his former club are finished.
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