Delisted #49: Tom Hird - Delisted, thank you for your service - 23/8

[Lore]

Contract Status: Delisted
Last Game Played: Yet to debut
Injury Status: n/a

My Boy Draft 2022: Claim here

 

[DERO]

I've never seen him play but we should bring him in.

 

[Vander18]

Last I heard he was getting 50 a week playing A grade for old xavs.

Couldn’t get a game at SKOB.

 

[Duckworth]

Watch the VFL games, he’s not ready to impact at AFL level yet. Signs are good and is looking much better with the move forward.

The argument for playing him, is to give him a taste so he can see the level he needs to get to. He’s a long way off being a Walla replacement.

 

[Hird05]

Watch the VFL games, he’s not ready to impact at AFL level yet. Signs are good and is looking much better with the move forward.

The argument for playing him, is to give him a taste so he can see the level he needs to get to. He’s a long way off being a Walla replacement.

Agree wholeheartedly with the second statement. Would love to see him get a run till Tippa is fixed.

 

[Beerfish]

I've never seen him play but we should bring him in.

This. He offers twice as much as the guy I have seen.

 

[11kgm]

Can't be worse then mr ill discipline can't kick 30 ******* metres Smith

 

[windyhill]

Play him. Might be the spark we need.

 

[windyhill]

His mum and dad will be happy !

 

[Vander18]

So if he plays (this week or down the track) that’s 4 generations to play at same club with no break in the sequence. Pretty incredible.

Ever happened in AFL history?

 

[DERO]

So if he plays (this week or down the track) that’s 4 generations to play at same club with no break in the sequence. Pretty incredible.

Ever happened in AFL history?

I reckon Sheedy would do it.

 

[Vander18]

I reckon Sheedy would do it.

I think it’s history making on the basis all played at the same club. Spargos for example had four generations but across multiple clubs.

You have to give him a game…..

 

[DERO]

I think it’s history making on the basis all played at the same club. Spargos for example had four generations but across multiple clubs.

You have to give him a game…..

I’m with you but not because I think he deserves a spot in the side.

 

[Yoda_]

So if he plays (this week or down the track) that’s 4 generations to play at same club with no break in the sequence. Pretty incredible.

Ever happened in AFL history?

Did Serge Silvagni’s old man play for Carlton?

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[ant555]

Has come a long way this year. Personally I do not think he is ready but it is good to have seen continual improvement.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Did Serge Silvagni’s old man play for Carlton?

Serge, Stephen, Jack


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Nope.

 

[Vander18]

I’m with you but not because I think he deserves a spot in the side.

I have no idea whether he deserves a spot - never seen him play!

 

[yodellinhank]

Need to get him to 100 games and parenthood.

 

[11kgm]

Cian McBride and Tom Hird have re-signed to the Bombers’ Category B rookie list, remaining in the red and black until at least the end of 2022.

Hird said he was pleased to sign on with the red and black.

“It’s great to be continuing at such a great club and I’m really looking forward to putting a lot of work into my body and craft over the pre-season to really attack next year,” Hird said.

“It’s a really exciting time at Essendon with the young group we have and the trust we have in our coaches and system and I can’t wait to continue to develop with these players.”

General manager of list and recruiting Adrian Dodoro said the club was excited to see the growth and development of the pair in 2022.

“We feel both Cian and Tom have a lot to offer and having missed considerable development opportunities last year due to COVID, we are pleased to offer them both another opportunity,” Dodoro said.

“Both have dealt with respective injuries at different times this year but Cian as a key forward and Tom as a small midfielder have natural talent we’re looking to cultivate.

“With a substantial phase of development ahead of them in the club’s upcoming pre-season campaign, we hope they can give themselves every chance next season to feature in league football games.”

Hird and McBride rewarded with new contracts

Young pair Tom Hird and Cian McBride will remain in the red and black in 2022.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[andleanback]

Another preseason and he’ll be ready to debut next year!

 

[eDPS]

Another preseason and he’ll be ready to debut next year!

Like many on our list he needs to bulk up, that the only main concern I have for him so far.

 

[andleanback]

Like many on our list he needs to bulk up, that the only main concern I have for him so far.

Bulk but also core strength. Made massive strides from where he was in February to how he played in the vfl later in the season. Another full preseason should see a massive jump in improvement from him again.

 

[Ati Tude]

So many of our players are really going to benefit from this pre-season. Look at the steps Harry Jones took this year and can develop further. Paves the way for the likes of Cox, Perkins, Reid, Tom, McBride, Brand, Baldwin, Durham and Eyre to become an important part of Ess' future. Good signs.

 

[Beerfish]

Like many on our list he needs to bulk up

And fast!

 

[eth-dog]

When did he re-sign?

 

[Beerfish]

When did he re-sign?

I got an email at 10.20am so I assume he signed at 10.19am.