James Hird has shared an update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The new update left many feeling downcast across the AFL community.
The former Bombers coach went public with a personal reveal. The disclosure drew compassion 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 in her view.
Hird also spoke about a meeting that could bring an end to the club's coaching saga. The meeting received attention with few specifics disclosed.
The personal update and the meeting news have been widely discussed.