View Full Version : James Hird, Legend or not?
just talking to a friend who believe james hird is not a legend of the game... bahaha,
I would love people to say what they think on this so i can show him how wrong he is
havoc_planet
22 Jun 2007, 22:46
On the field, Greatest ever Essendon Player (possibly might make an Exception for Dick Reynolds)
Off the field.......Arrogant
wasupwidat
22 Jun 2007, 23:24
i dont think hes a legend
i think hes more than a legend
andrew4443
22 Jun 2007, 23:24
just talking to a friend who believe james hird is not a legend of the game... bahaha,
I would love people to say what they think on this so i can show him how wrong he is
Mate ur friend is stupid, Hird = Legend and nobody in Australian could debate otherwise
BomberFletch31
22 Jun 2007, 23:27
On the field, Greatest ever Essendon Player (possibly might make an Exception for Dick Reynolds)
Off the field.......Arrogant
I don't see how he can be conceived as arrogant. I've met him a couple of times and had a good 30-second yarn while asking for his autograph, and he seems to be a genuinely nice bloke who looks after his fans. To me, James Hird is more than a legend, he is also an all-round nice fella.
havoc_planet
22 Jun 2007, 23:32
I don't see how he can be conceived as arrogant. I've met him a couple of times and had a good 30-second yarn while asking for his autograph, and he seems to be a genuinely nice bloke who looks after his fans. To me, James Hird is more than a legend, he is also an all-round nice fella.
Must be lucky, Everytime me or ppl I know have met him, outside of places where he is obliged to be nice(ie family day, training) he has been arrogant. We seen him at Jam factory once, i was with my GF and her 7y/o sis and asked for his Autograph on her Essendon Hat while he was inline to get movie Tix. He signed Straight over Johnsons Signature and then when she Mentioned it to him, He told her to "deal with it" To me thats arrogant
Must be lucky, Everytime me or ppl I know have met him, outside of places where he is obliged to be nice(ie family day, training) he has been arrogant. We seen him at Jam factory once, i was with my GF and her 7y/o sis and asked for his Autograph on her Essendon Hat while he was inline to get movie Tix. He signed Straight over Johnsons Signature and then when she Mentioned it to him, He told her to "deal with it" To me thats arrogant
how long ago?
havoc_planet
22 Jun 2007, 23:47
how long ago?
lol i dunno 04 maybe??? The year we lost to StKilda in the Pre Season Cup Rd 1
havoc_planet
22 Jun 2007, 23:47
But dont you dare get me wrong, Im never gonna say he is Less then a god on the field ;)
greenlight
22 Jun 2007, 23:53
I also had the same argument with a mate so we put on the poll board...hird champion or legend...it came back 52% champion...48% legend ....damn where were all you guys then:D
Bomberland06
22 Jun 2007, 23:55
James Hird = Legend
One of the greatest players to wear the Red & Black
Bomber32
22 Jun 2007, 23:59
James Hird is a legend absolutely.
Hird is the greatest living Essendon player and it has been a privilege to watch him play.
MarkJohnson#1
23 Jun 2007, 00:44
Legend is an understatement
I've been watching Essendon since 1972. (I was only young)
He is the best Essendon player I've seen in that time.
Probably Ablett and Carey are the only two that come to mind that I'd rate in front of him.
He is one of the few people who can win a game off his own boot.
Like the West Coast game two weeks ago. And so many others as well.
BomberFletch31
23 Jun 2007, 01:00
Must be lucky, Everytime me or ppl I know have met him, outside of places where he is obliged to be nice(ie family day, training) he has been arrogant. We seen him at Jam factory once, i was with my GF and her 7y/o sis and asked for his Autograph on her Essendon Hat while he was inline to get movie Tix. He signed Straight over Johnsons Signature and then when she Mentioned it to him, He told her to "deal with it" To me thats arrogant
Maybe I was lucky, I was at the airport a couple of times when the Bombers came into Perth, and that's when I got his autographs. Maybe he was having a bad day when you met him. I can, however, understand when players are a bit difficult when signing autographs when they're not supposed to. Fans have got to remember that their heroes have lives to live too. If I had bumped into any Essendon player on the street while they are minding their own business, I wouldn't think it was a good time to ask for an autograph.
just talking to a friend who believe james hird is not a legend of the game... bahaha,
I would love people to say what they think on this so i can show him how wrong he is
Wake up, he's obvioulsy taking the piss :cool:
ManWithNoName
23 Jun 2007, 10:02
Must be lucky, Everytime me or ppl I know have met him, outside of places where he is obliged to be nice(ie family day, training) he has been arrogant. We seen him at Jam factory once, i was with my GF and her 7y/o sis and asked for his Autograph on her Essendon Hat while he was inline to get movie Tix. He signed Straight over Johnsons Signature and then when she Mentioned it to him, He told her to "deal with it" To me thats arrogant
So you came up to him in a movie theatre?
If I was him I would've told you to **** off.
Lance Uppercut
23 Jun 2007, 10:14
Must be lucky, Everytime me or ppl I know have met him, outside of places where he is obliged to be nice(ie family day, training) he has been arrogant. We seen him at Jam factory once, i was with my GF and her 7y/o sis and asked for his Autograph on her Essendon Hat while he was inline to get movie Tix. He signed Straight over Johnsons Signature and then when she Mentioned it to him, He told her to "deal with it" To me thats arrogant
deal with it :D Gold. What a legend
Darealrath
23 Jun 2007, 11:49
From seeing him in the media he looks the type who is easily embarrassed and a bit shy. People mistake that for arrogance when it involves someone famous.
Definately a legend and I'm in the same boat as Mero. He's in my top 3 with Ablett and Carey.
thebigboy
23 Jun 2007, 12:52
Absolute Legend, do noubt about it.
Imagine how good he would have been if he hadn't had so many injuries.....
Longy413
23 Jun 2007, 12:56
He is the only player that I've seen that continues to amaze me time and time again.
Arrogant, champion, legend...James Hird has it all.
jules101
23 Jun 2007, 13:09
On the field, Greatest ever Essendon Player (possibly might make an Exception for Dick Reynolds)
Off the field.......Arrogant
Worst comment ever, have you ever met the man??
Matthew Lloyd I would agree with but Hird is not arrogant
Edit just read further. Well what do you expect? How would you like it if you were bugged in the cinema. Go to any official function and he is very approachable.
bmwofoz
23 Jun 2007, 13:14
James Hird is a Legend not just of the Essendon Football Club but always the AFL, sure he is arrogant, but Arrogant quite often goes hand in hand with Confidence.
He has served the Essendon Football Club brilliantly, even at 34 when he goes near the ball the way he seems to have time and the ability to make something happen.
James Hird was voted the Third greatest Bomber behind Sir D.i.c.k and Coleman and I've come to the concluding it will be a long time before anyone at Essendon comes close to his skill and the courage he as shown to suffer those injuries and comeback from them.
Its interesting that some call him Arrogant, I think for some time Sheeds use to bag him for his background and airs and graces.
I think to get a clear picture of how good he is read Seeds comments in James Hirds book on Leadership.
danielcan
23 Jun 2007, 15:36
I think it is a little unfair to base an opinion of Jimmy's character on one incident when he was in his private time (going to the movies), and probably having a bad day.
I wouldn't consider Lloydy arrogant either. He just seems sharply focussed on whatever he is thinking about, until he is rudely interrupted by other people.
Next time before interrupting players, it would be a good idea to politely ask first, if they have the time to sign whatever, have a pic taken etc.
strategy
23 Jun 2007, 16:56
A true legend on and off the field.I hope the Bombers youngsters coming through take note on how Hirdy conducts himself .
jules101
23 Jun 2007, 17:15
I think it is a little unfair to base an opinion of Jimmy's character on one incident when he was in his private time (going to the movies), and probably having a bad day.
I wouldn't consider Lloydy arrogant either. He just seems sharply focussed on whatever he is thinking about, until he is rudely interrupted by other people.
Next time before interrupting players, it would be a good idea to politely ask first, if they have the time to sign whatever, have a pic taken etc.
Lloyd is a prick, he didnt say 1 word to me while signing something at an official function for player sponsors... Didnt even look at me if i think about it. Thats fine though, as long as he kicks goals
danielcan
23 Jun 2007, 18:46
Lloyd is a prick, he didnt say 1 word to me while signing something at an official function for player sponsors... Didnt even look at me if i think about it. Thats fine though, as long as he kicks goals
Ah Jules, sorry you had a bad experience at that time.
Players get asked to sign things all the time and usually they have a heap of people surrounding them waiting.
These situations and how players behave don't reflect what they are really like.
You should give Matty another opportunity before you make up your mind.
Houli Class1
23 Jun 2007, 20:56
I've been watching Essendon since 1972. (I was only young)
He is the best Essendon player I've seen in that time.
Probably Ablett and Carey are the only two that come to mind that I'd rate in front of him.
He is one of the few people who can win a game off his own boot.
Like the West Coast game two weeks ago. And so many others as well.
Your exactly right.
havoc_planet
23 Jun 2007, 21:01
So you came up to him in a movie theatre?
If I was him I would've told you to **** off.
No - A 7 Year old Went up to him in the line to a movie theatre, with his family not even in sight, and with him doing nothing more then waiting to purchase tickets. If thats the way you would talk to Young Keen Fans of The Club which you captain, then maybe you should play for West Coast!
havoc_planet
23 Jun 2007, 21:04
Lloyd is a prick, he didnt say 1 word to me while signing something at an official function for player sponsors... Didnt even look at me if i think about it. Thats fine though, as long as he kicks goals
Your right...We should Also Give Christopher Hudson another chance too, im sure he was having a bad day when he was arguing with a girl, and 2 strangers not minding their own business come up and tried to intervene. I bet you would of shot them too.....?
Just Cos your having a bad day, doesnt mean that you treat ppl like crap - Once again She was 7...If it was me, or someone else around the 19year old mark fair enough, But no need to treat a little kid like crap
sydney eagle
23 Jun 2007, 21:06
just talking to a friend who believe james hird is not a legend of the game... bahaha,
I would love people to say what they think on this so i can show him how wrong he is I would ask your friend WHY he has this opinion and, if Hird is NOT a legend of the game, who does he think is ?
Must be lucky, Everytime me or ppl I know have met him, outside of places where he is obliged to be nice(ie family day, training) he has been arrogant. We seen him at Jam factory once, i was with my GF and her 7y/o sis and asked for his Autograph on her Essendon Hat while he was inline to get movie Tix. He signed Straight over Johnsons Signature and then when she Mentioned it to him, He told her to "deal with it" To me thats arrogant
Wow, how dare, he gets slightly upset, on this one occasion, by being hassled by people by while he using what very little free time he gets to spend time with his own wife and kids. Yet he still gladly signed an authograph and then still had to listen to someone complain about how it was not good enough for them.
Might have been a bit of a jackarse about it, but I could understand how constatnly being expected to free to the public constantly and receive little gratitude for this it would start to wear thin after 15 years.
Johnson#26
23 Jun 2007, 21:53
He's a legend, no ifs or buts. One of the greatest to watch, and AFIK, a nice person.
bring it on
23 Jun 2007, 22:05
definately a legend...........
Im surprised by the title of this thread, quite frankly.
Must be lucky, Everytime me or ppl I know have met him, outside of places where he is obliged to be nice(ie family day, training) he has been arrogant. We seen him at Jam factory once, i was with my GF and her 7y/o sis and asked for his Autograph on her Essendon Hat while he was inline to get movie Tix. He signed Straight over Johnsons Signature and then when she Mentioned it to him, He told her to "deal with it" To me thats arrogant
Don't take it personally. He probably just didn't feel like being approached at the time.
Having said that, if anyone has a right to be arrogant, it's Sir James.
And yes he's a legend :)
Shane Hird
24 Jun 2007, 01:10
Im surprised by the title of this thread, quite frankly.
LMAO ......:p
Hird is one of the best at Essendon....but,Hutchison and Coleman are before him imo. Even D-ck himself said Bill was the superior player..the best.
Reynolds is now just behind Hirdy in the legend stakes..
4 super stars of the EFC.
A star full-forward
2 rovers
and a star utility.
Hird as a VFL-AFL legend?.....him and Voss stand alone for sheer class,mental strength and courage galore.
windyhill
24 Jun 2007, 12:31
Madden was better.
I have aways found Hirdy to be a great bloke when i have seen him.saw him at the boxing day test a couple of years back and he signed something for my little boy who loves him to death,my boy sat next to him and hirdy was chatting to him for a couple of minutes,and i said to my boy its time to come back to your seat and hirdy said that it was alright and smiled
DannyJames13
24 Jun 2007, 12:47
Only met him once on the Gold Coast, walked up to him as a gob smacked fan and all I could muster was "Thank you" and shook his hand. he got the conversation going and seemed nice as pie. mmmm piiieeee.
The amount of times because of something he has done on the field or a game he has had, I say "What The Hell, he's done it again" i still growing.
in my opinion LEGEND:thumbsu:
bmwofoz
24 Jun 2007, 16:59
I was thinking having watched Hird on the footy show its quite possible that when he made a comment about you deal with it that he might have been joking!, he isn't a natural comedian like Crawford the clown.
rusty14
24 Jun 2007, 17:34
I agree with Tim Watson's comment a couple of weeks back, "greatest player to ever wear the red and black!".
I think footy players can be arrogant though, it must get bloody annoying to get asked for your autograph every minute of every day. I find it annoying having to sign receipts when i use my credit card.
DannyJames13
25 Jun 2007, 08:31
I agree with Tim Watson's comment a couple of weeks back, "greatest player to ever wear the red and black!".
I think footy players can be arrogant though, it must get bloody annoying to get asked for your autograph every minute of every day. I find it annoying having to sign receipts when i use my credit card.
really?:confused: Tim Watson said that? I've heard Tim Watson say on SEN when somebody suggested Hird to be the greatest essendon player that"Dick Reynolds is our greatest". And he really pushed the point going on saying "have you not read up on the bombers history".
Of course I've never seen the great Dick Reynolds play but I could not argue with his record.
I agree in that we havent seen the greats in Reynolds, Coleman and co. play, but to witness what Hird has had to come back from and still possess such silky skills.....its really hard to go past him. My Top 3 in no particular order would be Dick, Coleman and Hird. Following them, would be a gridlock of Essendon greats.
Mr Sparkle
25 Jun 2007, 14:02
LEGEND
I think its time you got a new friend;)
Stargazer
26 Jun 2007, 17:18
just talking to a friend who believe james hird is not a legend of the game... bahaha,
I would love people to say what they think on this so i can show him how wrong he is
Your friend sounds like he's a bit light on in the top storey to me. Last night Voss was asked who was the best player Bucks, Hird or Harvey ?
He thought for a moment and then said "HIRD." Case closed. End of story.
Shane Hird
26 Jun 2007, 18:20
Madden was better.
You have a thing for Simon don't cha?
The great ruckman is in the top 8....:thumbsu:
flukeyluke
26 Jun 2007, 18:21
Hird = Legend
nickcat0
26 Jun 2007, 18:48
My first ever post on this forum and I'm probably never going to post a truer message .
James Hird is a legend .
I could repeat endless stats here , but what's the point , if you're interested you can look them up ; voted 3rd greatest Bomber of all-time , 1996 Brownlow etc etc etc .
Hird was more than just stats though . His leadership of the team and club have been exemplary . No off the field scandals for him , and a consistently high standard on the paddock .
Factor in his grace and elegance , combined with his courage and competitiveness , and you're left with one of the all-time greats .
bring it on
27 Jun 2007, 16:11
My first ever post on this forum and I'm probably never going to post a truer message .
James Hird is a legend .
I could repeat endless stats here , but what's the point , if you're interested you can look them up ; voted 3rd greatest Bomber of all-time , 1996 Brownlow etc etc etc .
Hird was more than just stats though . His leadership of the team and club have been exemplary . No off the field scandals for him , and a consistently high standard on the paddock .
Factor in his grace and elegance , combined with his courage and competitiveness , and you're left with one of the all-time greats .
well said.... and from what i believe he has won the most different medals out of all footballers..
and his courage is uncanny
I would ask your friend WHY he has this opinion and, if Hird is NOT a legend of the game, who does he think is ?
i did ask that - he gave me names such as ablett, lockett. jsut a joke!
You have a thing for Simon don't cha?
The great ruckman is in the top 8....:thumbsu:
I agree with Windy, Madden>>>>>>>>>>>>>Hird & I unashamedly admit I have a thing for Simon. ;)
Your right...We should Also Give Christopher Hudson another chance too, im sure he was having a bad day when he was arguing with a girl, and 2 strangers not minding their own business come up and tried to intervene. I bet you would of shot them too.....?
Just Cos your having a bad day, doesnt mean that you treat ppl like crap - Once again She was 7...If it was me, or someone else around the 19year old mark fair enough, But no need to treat a little kid like crap
:thumbsd: Okay, so Jimmy is arrogant, and you're a tactless tool. One of the worst posts I've seen on just about any forum I've ever visited.
M-Train
28 Jun 2007, 01:31
An absolute legend of the game.
Trust me, I've witnessed him rip the Pies apart many times.
TIGER ROCKET
29 Jun 2007, 21:50
absoulute superstar legend whatever else you want to call him.
to the thread starter your'e friend must have high standards if he doesn't think hird's a legend.
andrew4443
3 Jul 2007, 11:16
Why is this thread up. Hird is a legend and has been ever since he stepped out on to the footy field. He is amazing to watch, great player and nice bloke. All qualities of a legend. Anyone who says he isnt should get stuffed and never watch footy again.
jules101
3 Jul 2007, 11:21
Hird is not a legend
NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stants_24_Legend
3 Jul 2007, 11:24
No one can say that they wouldnt want Jimmy in their side. definately a legend. top 10 of all time