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 went public with a personal reveal. That reveal sparked empathy from AFL fans.

The update follows a leak scandal. Columnist Caroline Wilson criticised Hird and Eddie McGuire over what she called a conspiracy in her view.

Hird discussed a meeting as well that might resolve the coaching saga at the club. The meeting was discussed with no further details in the reports.

The personal update and the meeting news have sparked broad discussion.