Brad Scott has officially been appointed as Essendon new coach. Dave Barham confirmed the news first in an email to members on Thursday.
Brad Scott : Essendon | What is doing now | Brother
Bradley David Walter Scott is a former Australian rules footballer who is the coach of Essendon and played for Hawthorn and the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bradley David Walter Scott | ||
| Date of birth | 3 May 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 60, 1994 national draft | ||
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
He was the coach of the North Melbourne Football Club from 2010 until 2019.
Scott was recruited to Hawthorn in the 1994 national draft at pick 60, without playing a game, he was delisted and then re-drafted by Hawthorn in the 1996 draft, where he won the reserves best-and-fairest.
Making his senior debut in 1997, Brad played all 22 games and was seen as a very solid contributor, but was traded at the end of that season to the Brisbane Lions, enabling him to play in the same side as his brother Chris.
Essendon
Brad Scott has officially been appointed as Essendon’s new coach.
Bombers president Dave Barham confirmed the news first in an email to members on Thursday evening.
It’s understood Scott only formally entered the process earlier that day but had been in dialogue with the club in the week leading up to the announcement.
| Playing career | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1997 | Hawthorn | 22 (6) | |
| 1998–2006 | Brisbane Lions | 146 (39) | |
| Total | 168 (45) | ||
| Coaching career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 2010–2019 | North Melbourne | 211 (106–105–0) | |
Barham said the club’s coaching subcommittee met for the final time on Thursday afternoon to tick off Scott’s appointment, which was then confirmed in a board meeting.
In his email, Barham said: “We believe Brad has all the attributes to be the long-term coach of the Essendon Football Club. He’s a strong leader who will drive standards and establish a winning culture.
“We look forward to Brad getting started with us and working closely with the broader club and the football department for what will be an important pre-season.
“To our players, staff and members, please join me in welcoming Brad, his wife Penny and his two children Fletcher and Charles into the Essendon family.
“This is a clearly a significant day and another positive step forward for the club. We are under no illusions about the hard work ahead of us. By the same token, we are excited about the challenge of building a club that our members are proud of and one that delivers sustained on-field success.”
What is doing now
Essendon have finally ended their search for a new coach, with Brad Scott appointed on Thursday night.
The Bombers have undertaken a lengthy process to find a replacement for Ben Rutten, who left the club at the end of the home and away season after an underwhelming campaign at the helm.
Melbourne assistant Adam Yze has long been the frontrunner for the post, with Bombers legend James Hird also an outside chance of making a sensational return to the club.
However, Essendon have turned to former North Melbourne coach and current AFL football operations boss Scott, who was announced on Thursday evening.
‘Throughout the process, it was clear the club required a strong leader and Brad’s track record as a player, coach and administrator demonstrated this,’ president Dave Barham said.
‘We believe Brad has all the attributes to be the long-term coach of the Essendon Football Club. He’s a strong leader who will drive standards and establish a winning culture.
Scott held a mixed record with the Kangaroos, leading the club to two preliminary finals over his nine-and-a-half-year spell, before parting ways in 2019 with one year left on his deal.
He has since overseen sweeping changes to the rules of the game which have divided opinion among fans, particularly at the start of the season where the AFL clamped down on umpire dissent.
Brad scott Brother
The younger brother of AFL coaches Chris and Brad Scott has died unexpectedly at the age of 37.
Death notices described Ben Scott, of Bonbeach in Melbourne’s south-east, as a fun, caring and adventurous young man who loved the beach.
Fairfax Media understands he died of an anaphylactic reaction to some food on November 14. He leaves behind a young son.
Despite their public roles, the senior coaches have been determined to keep it as a family affair, giving minimal information even to their respective clubs.
It is expected that neither of the twins will go to Sydney for the AFL draft or coaches meeting on Friday.
Ben was the youngest of five siblings in the Scott family.
North Melbourne Football club was among those to pass on condolences to the Scott family.
Geelong Football Club declined to comment on the private family matter.