As it happened: Hird quits, mega broadcast deal revealed Tuesday was a huge news day for AFL fans. See how it unfolded [<a href="//storify.com/AFL_official/52247e6cbac27d1d39ee278e59ddeaeb" target="_blank">View the story "LIVE: Essendon, James Hird part ways - reports" on Storify</a>]<h1>LIVE: Essendon, James Hird part ways - reports</h1><h2></h2><p>Storified by <a href="https://storify.com/AFL_official">AFL</a>· Tue, Aug 18 2015 03:37:29 </p><div>• Reports say James Hird's reign as Essendon coach is over<br>• Bombers call a press conference for 3.15pm</div><div><b>1.35pm:</b> <b>HIRD OUT?</b><br><br>James Hird's reign as Essendon coach is reportedly over in the wake of Saturday's huge defeat by Adelaide. <br><br>The Dons have called a press conference for 3.15pm AEST at which they are expected to announce Hird's resignation with three games to play in the 2015 season. </div>
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