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 opened up about a private matter. The personal news drew compassion from AFL fans.
The update comes after a leak controversy. Columnist Caroline Wilson criticised Hird and Eddie McGuire over what she called a conspiracy.
Hird discussed a meeting as well that could bring an end to the club's coaching saga. The meeting was mentioned without additional information in the reports.
Together, the personal reveal and the meeting talk have sparked broad discussion.