James Hird has offered a new update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. His latest comments struck a somber chord across the AFL community.

The former Bombers coach shared a deeply personal disclosure. The personal news sparked empathy from AFL fans.

The update comes after a leak controversy. 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 might resolve the coaching saga at the club. The meeting was discussed with no further details in the reports.

Together, the personal reveal and the meeting talk are generating plenty of conversation.