This is another tough one..

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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 08aaaee9b4

JAMES Hird is being treated for a drug overdose as concerned friends fear for his wellbeing.

The controversial former Essendon coach was taken to Cabrini hospital after an ambulance was called to his Toorak home late on Wednesday night to treat him for a suspected drug overdose.

Hird’s condition is still unknown, however the Herald Sun understands he was transferred from Cabrini’s on afternoon to a specialist mental health centre where he is still receiving care.

Sources close to Hird raised fears about the former star’s welfare in recent weeks.

While Hird has maintained a strong persona throughout his three-year fight over the Essendon doping scandal, concerned friends yesterday feared he may have been putting on a brave face.


James Hird following his resignation as head coach of the Essendon. Picture: Getty
One former Essendon colleague expressed private concerns about Hird’s welfare in the weeks leading up to Christmas and was keeping in regular contact with him, worried about his mental state.

Hird’s wife Tania Hird has returned to her home after leaving for a couple of hours on Thursday afternoon.

She didn’t say anything to waiting media as she went inside her home about 7.45pm. She arrived alone and without James Hird.

Cabrini Health has refused to confirm whether the controversial former Essendon coach was treated due to patient confidentiality.


this is sad.... was he a scapegoat I guess we will never know for sure...but this is not a nice way for him and his family to end a career where he was held in very high esteem.....