Former Hawthorn player Jordan Lewis, who was on the Essendon selection subcommittee that appointed Brad Scott as coach in 2022, raises the idea of James Hird returning to Essendon. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Lewis discusses Hird in a positive light and suggests he could be a realistic coaching option for the Bombers. The reports focus on Lewis’s support rather than any direct announcement from Essendon. They do not provide details of a formal process, negotiations, or official discussions between Hird and the club. Instead, the story centers on Lewis’s willingness to publicly back Hird as a potential future coach, referencing his involvement in the earlier coaching decision in 2022. Across the three articles, the shared core information is that Lewis—familiar with Essendon’s coaching selection—talks about Hird’s credentials and the possibility of his return, while the articles do not confirm that Essendon intends to pursue Hird specifically.