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106
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BL v ADEL
 2026-09-12T09:35:00Z 
 2026-09-12T09:35:00Z 
Gabba
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FINALS
FRE WON
 2026-09-11T10:10:00Z 
120
-
106
Optus Stadium
MATCH CENTRE   ▶︎
BL v ADEL
 2026-09-12T09:35:00Z 
 2026-09-12T09:35:00Z 
Gabba
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    James Hird

    Date of Birth04/02/1973 (53 years old)
    OriginCanberra, ACT
    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Brendon Lade, Assistant Coach of the Bulldogs addresses players during the 2026 AFL match simulation between the Western Bulldogs and the Sydney Swans at Mission Whitten Oval on February 19, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 02: Zach Merrett of the Bombers looks dejected after a loss during the 2026 AFL Round 21 match between the Essendon Bombers and the Adelaide Crows at Marvel Stadium on August 2, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 08: Zach Merrett of the Bombers kicks the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 22 match between the Geelong Cats and the Essendon Bombers at GMHBA Stadium on August 8, 2025 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 25: Mark McVeigh the new coach of the Bombers poses during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at The Hangar on August 25, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
    Essendon Bombers

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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Essendon President Andrew Welsh speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at The Hangar on May 26, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Mark McVeigh assistant coach of the Swans during the round 19 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Adelaide Crows at Sydney Cricket Ground on July 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Essendon President Andrew Welsh speaks to the media during an Essendon Bombers AFL press conference at The Hangar on May 26, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 10: James Hird (L) and Paul Little arrive ahead of the State Funeral for Neale Daniher at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 10, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. The former VFL/AFL player and coach, Daniher passed away on 25th May, following a long battle with MND. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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