James Hird has offered a new update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The new update left many feeling downcast across the AFL community.
The former Bombers coach went public with a personal reveal. The personal news prompted sympathy from AFL fans.
The update arrives in the wake of a leaking episode. Columnist Caroline Wilson was harsh on Hird and Eddie McGuire over what she called an alleged conspiracy.
Hird was said to have talked about a meeting that could bring an end to the club's coaching saga. The meeting was discussed with few specifics disclosed.
Together, the personal reveal and the meeting talk have sparked broad discussion.