As Hird was emerging from rehabilitation following a suspected overdose last month , Heppell was sparing a thought for the man who led Essendon through its most difficult period .
Who was now dealing with the fallout .
As Hird was emerging from rehabilitation following a suspected overdose last month , Heppell was sparing a thought for the man who led Essendon through its most difficult period and who was now dealing with the fallout .