Fremantle confirms link with James Hird

Fremantle has confirmed its speaking with James Hird about a role at the club.

The former Essendon coach, who was at the helm when the club implemented its ill-fated 2012 supplements program, is “one of a number of candidates” for a part-time role.

“The club is going through a process to potentially appoint a part-time opposition analyst based in Melbourne,” Fremantle footy operations boss Chris Bond said.

“We are in the early stages of considering a number of possible candidates and that process has not yet been completed.”