Hird can bring ‘significant value’ to club, says Bombers president McVeigh takes on head coach role after leaving Sydney Swans Essendon president Andrew Welsh and new coach Mark McVeigh have offered an olive branch to James Hird, declaring they intend to speak with the club great about a role at the Bombers. McVeigh was appointed Essendon coach on Monday, with the club opting for the Sydney Swans assistant ahead of fellow former Bombers player Hird. Continue reading...