James Hird has shared an update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The information revealed struck a somber chord across the AFL community.

The former Bombers coach went public with a personal reveal. That reveal sparked empathy from AFL fans.

The update comes after a leak controversy. Columnist Caroline Wilson was harsh on 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 was mentioned with no further details in the reports.

The revelation and the meeting reports have been widely discussed.