James Hird has offered a new update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The information revealed left many feeling downcast across the AFL community.

The former Bombers coach shared a deeply personal disclosure. The personal news prompted sympathy from AFL fans.

The update arrives in the wake of a leaking episode. Columnist Caroline Wilson criticised Hird and Eddie McGuire over what she called a conspiracy.

Hird discussed a meeting as well that may close the chapter on the coaching drama. The meeting received attention without additional information in the reports.

The revelation and the meeting reports have sparked broad discussion.