You are a man of great Integrity James and I believe you and the 34 players were treated very unfairly. You will always be a Legend in my mind and great interview Crawf, Thanks.
Had the privilege of watching both Hird and Crawford as amazing footballers. Just watched this video and feel privileged again. Thanks for your wonderful messages.
James is a great guy & so likeable, feels like he always needs to be pedaling hard for success. Only now is realising that sometimes U can just sit, relax & enjoy the ride while gliding on that bike..
All my heroes growing up have had a terrible time in one way or another. My absolute hero was James hird, second was Michael Schumacher and thirdly is Ricky Ponting. I love all these guys and wish nothing but the best for all!
James Hird as a Bomber fan and a human.... I love you mate and you are one of the strongest people. Hopefully one day I get to meet you.... but thank you for everything... you have been a huge part of my life as a footy fan. I'm so sorry the media treated you so poorly... sadly humans can be the worst animal on this planet. On a side note a your wife and kids are so amazing..... and so strong and they are like that for many reasons but 1 is you James.... Again thank you and stay strong your a super hero mate....
James Hird so glad I just listened to your story, thank you for sharing. God’s blessings to you and your beautiful supporting family (Tania your a Saint🙏🙏)
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
I care. I'm glad Jim got out of this dark time in his life. I went through a deep dark depression back in 2015 at the age of 23. When I thought I wanted to end it all... This guy is a legend of the Essendon footy club. Will be revered as such.
Thankyou for your honesty James....this conversation is helpful for everyone to understand... you’re a remarkable man with great integrity, appreciate you sharing so much ..
Suffered through it all with you and Essendon. Always hoped you would survive it, but we don’t get much Aussie news in the US. Watching this video was a joy. You are and always we’ll be a legend and an inspitation Ken Veit
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
What a heartbreaking story, the shame and loss of identity driving James to swallow a bottle of sleeping pills and try to end his own life. I'm so glad that he is still alive, if you ever read this, you have a lot of support and people who love you Hirdy, probably more than you know.
What a great interview Shaun. You haven’t done too more of these interviews. Hirdy is a champ of Essendon. You have drawn out the essence. Go Hirdy and and go Shaun. Do some more.! You need to pursue a career in the media with in depth interviews.
Wonderful to see you are ok James. Congratulations on your decision to give such a personal and open honest account of all the difficulties you lived through since 2012. Very courageous and confirms you are a man of great character.
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
I'm so glad that he's come out of his dark place. He was one of the greatest footballers I ever had the pleasure of watching; but to overcome his demons and move on from his mistakes, suggests that he's an even better man.
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Well done Hirdy. Inspiring so many people through your football career, and now long after it sharing your journey and lessons of resilience and perspective 🖤❤️
Kudos to him for being so open about events. He was certainly a gifted player. Whatever his involvement in the scandal, for a well-adjusted person to plummet to that level shows what sustained pressure and media scrutiny can do to a person. Thank heavens he recognised his predicament and sought assistance.
I love hirdy so much you are such a legend of the club and you will never be forgotten of all the great, fabulous things you have done for our club and stuff what people said you are a amazing one of a kind player and a complete gentleman love you so mich❤️🖤
Drugggggy Drugged a whole team Like rats Experiments Destroyed a whole club Shame on him Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied Lied Lied He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
We are all hoping hawks and bombers fly up together again riding the bumps with a grin for the greatest grand final of all time. Two of the greatest Crawf and Hirdy.
I had zero respect for JH previously before this interview, his arrogance was a big part of what led to the downfall of his club, his players and his health, BUT he deserves a new start, he owns his shit here, and he is not the same person following this self inflicted trauma, he's a stronger better person now. His message now is inspiring to all who have made mistakes and own them.
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The legendary James Hird
A Bomber legend!!! ⚫🔴
Go Dons!!! ⚫🔴
Thank you for sharing, James. This has helped me alot! 🖤❤🖤❤
Good chat guys!
Hirdy WAS and IS the reason I love the Dons!! An absolute legend and this conversation helps so many people! Thanks mate
You are a man of great Integrity James and I believe you and the 34 players were treated very unfairly. You will always be a Legend in my mind and great interview Crawf, Thanks.
Had the privilege of watching both Hird and Crawford as amazing footballers. Just watched this video and feel privileged again. Thanks for your wonderful messages.
James, Thanks for sharing your story and helping to normalise seeking help when suffering from issues with your mental health. A brave man speaks up.
The higher you fly. The more pressure you receive
As we wait to hear the coaching direction at Essendon, I can only hope the club realises the power of redemption.
James is a great guy & so likeable, feels like he always needs to be pedaling hard for success. Only now is realising that sometimes U can just sit, relax & enjoy the ride while gliding on that bike..
All my heroes growing up have had a terrible time in one way or another. My absolute hero was James hird, second was Michael Schumacher and thirdly is Ricky Ponting. I love all these guys and wish nothing but the best for all!
James Hird as a Bomber fan and a human.... I love you mate and you are one of the strongest people.
Hopefully one day I get to meet you.... but thank you for everything... you have been a huge part of my life as a footy fan.
I'm so sorry the media treated you so poorly... sadly humans can be the worst animal on this planet.
On a side note a your wife and kids are so amazing..... and so strong and they are like that for many reasons but 1 is you James....
Again thank you and stay strong your a super hero mate....
James Hird so glad I just listened to your story, thank you for sharing.
God’s blessings to you and your beautiful supporting family (Tania your a Saint🙏🙏)
A remarkable man. I am so glad that he has come out of that dark place.
@M and still noone cares
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
I care. I'm glad Jim got out of this dark time in his life. I went through a deep dark depression back in 2015 at the age of 23. When I thought I wanted to end it all... This guy is a legend of the Essendon footy club. Will be revered as such.
Hirdy, what a legend 👏
Good to see Hirdy is in a much better place now.
Absolute respect to James...champion of the game
Thankyou for your honesty James....this conversation is helpful for everyone to understand... you’re a remarkable man with great integrity, appreciate you sharing so much ..
Suffered through it all with you and Essendon. Always hoped you would survive it, but we don’t get much Aussie news in the US. Watching this video was a joy. You are and always we’ll be a legend and an inspitation
Ken Veit
@user-gu4tv4hp6sIf soccer is such a great sport why are you watching an AFL interview?
Always supported James.
I'm a wce supporter..but all that aside... What a brave and insightful interview from a champion of the game 💯👍
So glad James is back on track. I think they used one of the strongest clubs in the league to make an example of
brave as can be, on and off the field
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
So much respect for this man. Glad you're doing much better now and that you got the help you needed.
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
What a heartbreaking story, the shame and loss of identity driving James to swallow a bottle of sleeping pills and try to end his own life. I'm so glad that he is still alive, if you ever read this, you have a lot of support and people who love you Hirdy, probably more than you know.
What a great interview Shaun. You haven’t done too more of these interviews.
Hirdy is a champ of Essendon. You have drawn out the essence. Go Hirdy and and go Shaun. Do some more.!
You need to pursue a career in the media with in depth interviews.
We love ya Hirdy!!
anyone else feel eally sad for hird?
Wonderful to see you are ok James. Congratulations on your decision to give such a personal and open honest account of all the difficulties you lived through since 2012. Very courageous and confirms you are a man of great character.
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
shows how healing talking about things can be. Including working through all of your past behavior, stresses & problems, to overcome them
Great interview Crawf, certainly changed my thoughts on James Hird at this point in time!
Well done Hirdy. You will always be a great of the game in my eyes.
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Thank you for your honesty... the world is a better place with you & your family in it happy & healthy.
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Ohhhh hail James Hird the Essendon king ❤️🖤
Happy that James has come through the darkness and is in a good head space. Great to see his two sons at Bomberland also.
Stay happy Hirdy, God knows you deserve it!
What a wonderful human being you are, James Hird!
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
I'm so glad that he's come out of his dark place. He was one of the greatest footballers I ever had the pleasure of watching; but to overcome his demons and move on from his mistakes, suggests that he's an even better man.
very inspiring interview. thanks for your openness and so sorry you went through all of that....
Great interview Shane, Thank you James for your Honesty.
Love ya Jimmy James , My Captain
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
Tough as nails Hirdy. Good on ya mate.
Love ya James!
Hird should read Plato
Awesome interview so raw and honest
Great interview , so glad to hear things have improved James.
Well done Hirdy. Inspiring so many people through your football career, and now long after it sharing your journey and lessons of resilience and perspective 🖤❤️
Always liked James as a young kid watching him run around for Ainslie.
Great bloke, honest and well done Craws for a good interview.
Craig Go Tiges
Great interview. Well done to both James Crawford and James Hird.
Good on you James. Very proud of you mate. Also Crawf, great interview champ.
We need you back jimmy!
Just amazing. You are a true hero and gentleman James Hird. You are an inspiration for me 🙏
Always had your back hirdy
Kudos to him for being so open about events. He was certainly a gifted player. Whatever his involvement in the scandal, for a well-adjusted person to plummet to that level shows what sustained pressure and media scrutiny can do to a person. Thank heavens he recognised his predicament and sought assistance.
Great stuff Boyz. Still love you as a person hirdy, all the best for the Future.
Continues to be a gifted and brave person. His honesty is clearly part of his healing.
I love hirdy so much you are such a legend of the club and you will never be forgotten of all the great, fabulous things you have done for our club and stuff what people said you are a amazing one of a kind player and a complete gentleman love you so mich❤️🖤
Beautiful conversation by 2 fantastic blokes. Well done Hirdy. Always a champion in my eyes.
Crawf has packed on the kegs
James you are truly a remarkable person. So pleased to hear your story.
Drugggggy
Drugged a whole team
Like rats
Experiments
Destroyed a whole club
Shame on him
Injecting them with experimental drugs and lied
Lied
Lied
He even injecting himself ahahahahhha
So happy for you and so sorry what happened xxx. Donn charter
We are all hoping hawks and bombers fly up together again riding the bumps with a grin for the greatest grand final of all time. Two of the greatest Crawf and Hirdy.
Wow. And he didn't lick his fingers once!
Bump
I had zero respect for JH previously before this interview, his arrogance was a big part of what led to the downfall of his club, his players and his health, BUT he deserves a new start, he owns his shit here, and he is not the same person following this self inflicted trauma, he's a stronger better person now. His message now is inspiring to all who have made mistakes and own them.
Herd you were told to STOP, but YOU continued. You’re only sorry you got BUSTED. LOL
James Hird did not deserve this shit storm of events he did nothing wrong at any point..sports science department funked up not him