Coaching Staff Former Coach James Hird

[ManWithNoName]

Club statement

Essendon Senior Coach James Hird suffered a heavy fall from his bicycle while riding home from training this afternoon.

Club Doctor Bruce Reid said James was taken by ambulance to Hospital for assessment.

“James was very fortunate he was wearing a helmet which has braced his fall,” Reid said.

“He has suffered severe concussion however X-rays have cleared him of any fractures.”

“James will remain in hospital for ongoing observation and following a review we hope he will be discharged soon.”

The Club will provide a further update tomorrow.

Sounds nasty but like he got out of it relatively okay. All the best to him.

 

[yaco55]

Hird forgot it was a rest day in the TDF.

 

[BrewSmackerVeiny]

Hmm poor bugger, isn't Toorak a bit far from Tullamarine?

 

[Doss]

Hmm poor bugger, isn't Toorak a bit far from Tullamarine?

It's a decent ride, that's for sure.

All the best to him and let's hope he's back on his feet as soon as possible.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

*. Hope all is good

 

[theboxmike]

Hope he is all right, get well Hirdy!

The guy seems like a workaholic then ******* riding home in this weather.

 

[DapperDon]

Picked a ripper day to ride.

Hope all is ok and he's up and on the bike again soon.

 

[micfizzypatrick]

Hope he is Ok.
I wonder if Vlad was out riding today?

 

[Mrs Mercuri]

Bloody hell poor Hirdy can't take a trick!! Thank goodness it wasn't too serious!

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

* hope he's ok.

Bret Hart years ago fell of his bike,hit his head which caused a stroke.

 

[calyam]

Severe concussion but otherwise unharmed. Would have to put him in serious doubt for Friday night; in fact it might be unwise to have him in the box.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Severe concussion but otherwise unharmed. Would have to put him in serious doubt for Friday night; in fact it might be unwise to have him in the box.

Come on down Mark Harvey

 

[citizen-erased]

Severe concussion but otherwise unharmed. Would have to put him in serious doubt for Friday night; in fact it might be unwise to have him in the box.

considering the skull fracture too, might wanna take it easy for a week or two.

 

[7zark7]

Caro must be rapt, or sad he didn't die.

 

[Ashton Agar]

Thank goodness it doesn't sound too serious.

 

[IggypopsTshirt]

Making it about himself again.

 

[Blind Turn]

Hird's fault.

 

[Towno78]

Just hit his head, a bit dazed, no other injuries

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Severe concussion but otherwise unharmed. Would have to put him in serious doubt for Friday night; in fact it might be unwise to have him in the box.

Agree, severe concussion, should be resting for at least a few days.

We're playing Friday, doubt he'll be there

 

[Towno78]

Agree, severe concussion, should be resting for at least a few days.

We're playing Friday, doubt he'll be there

Not so serious. He'll be there Friday

 

[Jobe Watson]

Where was Caro at about 5 o'clock today?

 

[Madagascar]

Respect for Hird for choosing to ride that far. And in this shitty weather too.

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Get well soon mate. Hope your fit to coach this weekend!

 

[TheFrenchCut]

Poor bugger. Hope he's all good.

 

[Zach Package]

Get well soon Jimbob