So after another long and expensive court case James Hird again lost his appeal against ASADA with 4 judges now agreeing unanimously that the proceedings were in fact legal.

So how did the internet react to the outcome? Mainly with hilarity… here are some of the best gems from Facebook and Twitter!

Why did Hird bother given that we all know he'll be in really strong position when the truth comes out.

— Anthony Leach (@ahleach) January 30, 2015

James Hird has been ordered to pay costs. Time for a sherry

— Caro (@caro_whine) January 30, 2015

Current scene at AFL House. pic.twitter.com/ZFaSb6Z2SG

— Titus O'Reily (@TitusOReily) January 30, 2015