James Hird has given a fresh 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. 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 an alleged conspiracy.
Hird also spoke about a meeting that could bring an end to the club's coaching saga. The meeting received attention with no further details in the reports.
The personal update and the meeting news are generating plenty of conversation.