{
  "id": 2906057,
  "title": "'Disappointed' Hird congratulates McVeigh ahead of Bombers coach call",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/disappointed-hird-congratulates-mcveigh-ahead-of-bombers-coach-call-2906057",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T00:34:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-24/afl-james-hird-congratulates-mark-mcveigh-essendon-coach-job/107070434"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "James Hird has congratulated former teammate Mark McVeigh ahead of the announcement of Essendon's new coach, amid speculation he will be appointed. McVeigh, a suspended player during the club's supplements scandal, is a strong contender, with an announcement expected tomorrow. Hird, the Bombers' current coach, expressed disappointment at missing out once more, stating he would take no further involvement with the club. McVeigh, who played for Essendon for 232 games, is currently Sydney's defensive coach. He is expected to meet with the Bomber board today before an announcement is made.",
  "summary": "A 'very disappointed' James Hird sends his congratulations to former teammate Mark McVeigh, as the Bombers prepare to unveil their new coach.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "'Disappointed' Hird congratulates McVeigh ahead of Bombers coach call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/disappointed-hird-congratulates-mcveigh-ahead-of-bombers-coach-call",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:34:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}