James Hird has shared an update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The information revealed left many feeling downcast across the AFL community.
The former Bombers coach went public with a personal reveal. That reveal drew compassion from AFL fans.
The update comes after a leak controversy. Columnist Caroline Wilson was harsh on Hird and Eddie McGuire over what she called an alleged conspiracy.
Hird discussed a meeting as well that could bring an end to the club's coaching saga. The meeting was discussed without additional information in the reports.
The revelation and the meeting reports have been widely discussed.