James Hird has offered a new update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. The new update brought a wave of sadness across the AFL community.

The former Bombers coach went public with a personal reveal. The disclosure sparked empathy from AFL fans.

The update arrives in the wake of a leaking episode. Columnist Caroline Wilson went after 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 received attention with few specifics disclosed.

The personal update and the meeting news are generating plenty of conversation.