James Hird has shared an 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. The personal news drew compassion from AFL fans.

The update follows a leak scandal. Columnist Caroline Wilson criticised 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 have been widely discussed.