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. The disclosure 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.

Hird was said to have talked about a meeting that may close the chapter on the coaching drama. The meeting was discussed without additional information in the reports.

The revelation and the meeting reports have sparked broad discussion.