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 opened up about a private matter. The disclosure sparked empathy from AFL fans.
The update comes after a leak controversy. Columnist Caroline Wilson went after Hird and Eddie McGuire over what she called a conspiracy in her view.
Hird discussed a meeting as well that might resolve the coaching saga at the club. The meeting received attention with no further details in the reports.
The personal update and the meeting news have been widely discussed.