James Hird has shared an 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. That reveal drew compassion from AFL fans.

The update follows a leak scandal. 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 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 have been widely discussed.