James Hird has given a fresh update on Essendon that left the football world saddened. His latest comments brought a wave of sadness across the AFL community.

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

The update comes after a leak controversy. Columnist Caroline Wilson criticised 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 mentioned without additional information in the reports.

The personal update and the meeting news have been widely discussed.