Essendon coach James Hird says speculation surrounding National Rugby League star Greg Inglis’ potential move to the Bombers is a long way from happening.
Inglis is believed to be weighing up his professional future and considering making the switch to the AFL.
“I haven’t met with Greg yet, but sometime in the next couple of days we’ll try and catch up for a chat and we’ll see what he is interested in doing,” Hird said.
“He’s got to make a decision whether he wants to leave the NRL and then it’s up in the air as to what he does. Firstly, he has to make a decision about which code he wants to play and then a club like Essendon can come into the picture,” he said.
Hird stressed only if Inglis was genuine about making the move, would the Bombers be interested in discussing a potential career in the AFL.
“Greg Inglis is one of the best athletes in Australian sport, but he has to be a player who can help us, and unless he can help us on the football field, we’re not interested,” Hird stressed.
“While Greg Inglis is an amazing athlete, we haven’t even spoken to him yet, and it’s a long way from being anywhere near happening,” Hird said.
Essendon coach James Hird says National Rugby League star Greg Inglis is unlikely to become an Essendon player.
Inglis is believed to be weighing up his professional future and considering making the switch to the AFL.
“I haven’t met with Greg yet, but sometime in the next couple of days we’ll try and catch up for a chat and we’ll see what he is interested in doing,” Hird said.
“He’s got to make a decision whether he wants to leave the NRL and then it’s up in the air as to what he does. Firstly, he has to make a decision about which code he wants to play and then a club like Essendon can come into the picture,” he said.
Hird stressed only if Inglis was genuine about making the move, would the Bombers be interested in discussing a potential career in the AFL.
“Greg Inglis is one of the best athletes in Australian sport, but he has to be a player who can help us, and unless he can help us on the football field, we’re not interested.”
“While Greg Inglis is an amazing athlete, we haven’t even spoken to him yet, and it’s a long way from being anywhere near happening,” Hird said.
Watch the James Hird press conference on BomberTV here
Inglis is believed to be weighing up his professional future and considering making the switch to the AFL.
“I haven’t met with Greg yet, but sometime in the next couple of days we’ll try and catch up for a chat and we’ll see what he is interested in doing,” Hird said.
“He’s got to make a decision whether he wants to leave the NRL and then it’s up in the air as to what he does. Firstly, he has to make a decision about which code he wants to play and then a club like Essendon can come into the picture,” he said.
Hird stressed only if Inglis was genuine about making the move, would the Bombers be interested in discussing a potential career in the AFL.
“Greg Inglis is one of the best athletes in Australian sport, but he has to be a player who can help us, and unless he can help us on the football field, we’re not interested.”
“While Greg Inglis is an amazing athlete, we haven’t even spoken to him yet, and it’s a long way from being anywhere near happening,” Hird said.
Watch the James Hird press conference on BomberTV here
