Court decision a blow to Dons, Hird

By Jon Pierik
Updated September 20 2014 - 1:08am, first published September 19 2014 - 4:47pm
James Hird arrives at court. Photo: Justin McManus
James Hird arrives at court. Photo: Justin McManus
Essendon chairman Paul Little and his legal team look confident before the judgement. Photo: Justin McManus
Essendon chairman Paul Little and his legal team look confident before the judgement. Photo: Justin McManus
Stephen Dank was a surprise spectator in court. Photo: Justin McManus
Stephen Dank was a surprise spectator in court. Photo: Justin McManus
Essendon chairman Paul Little, left, and coach James Hird were playing a high stakes game in the Federal Court. Photo: Pat Scala
Essendon chairman Paul Little, left, and coach James Hird were playing a high stakes game in the Federal Court. Photo: Pat Scala
Essendon chairman Paul Little, right, and coach James Hird were playing a high stakes game in the Federal Court. Photo: Justin McManus
Essendon chairman Paul Little, right, and coach James Hird were playing a high stakes game in the Federal Court. Photo: Justin McManus

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