James Hird has offered a new update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The information revealed brought a wave of sadness across the AFL community.

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

The update comes after a leak controversy. Columnist Caroline Wilson criticised Hird and Eddie McGuire over what she called a conspiracy.

Hird also spoke about a meeting that may close the chapter on the coaching drama. The meeting was mentioned with no further details in the reports.

Together, the personal reveal and the meeting talk have been widely discussed.