James Hird has offered a new update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The new update struck a somber chord across the AFL community.
The former Bombers coach opened up about a private matter. That reveal sparked empathy 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 a conspiracy in her view.
Hird also spoke about a meeting that could bring an end to the club's coaching saga. The meeting was mentioned without additional information in the reports.
The revelation and the meeting reports are generating plenty of conversation.