James Hird weighs in on Essendon’s dreadful start to 2026 as Tim Watson calls club ‘a dispirited organisation’

Essendon champion and former coach James Hird has spoken out about his club’s diabolical start to the 2026 season, and admits his phone was lighting up in the aftermath of the 63-point loss to Port Adelaide on Sunday.

Hird’s name continues to be mentioned as pressure ramps up on coach Brad…