Brad Scott on returning to coaching and the 'ticking time bomb' at Essendon - Footy Classified

Essendon coach Brad Scott talks about his return to the AFL's coaching ranks, Jake Stringer's fitness, and the backroom tensions between key figures at Bomberland.
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[@adrianbetts3242]

Brad Scott is an intelligent guy and I’m glad he’s our senior coach. Brings a sense of surety in that he knows what he’s doing.

[@tin-n-tan]

Yeppers. Level headed.

[@guyskillen]

When the appointment was made, I was angry about it. I never rated Brad Scott. I became more objective when I considered his role at the AFL and started to listen to what he was saying. Didn't take that long for me to realise he was perfect for the bombers. High expectations of standards across the board and always impressed by how up front he is. Definitely the adult and leader that Essendon needed.

[@jc.torrijos]

I don’t know tbh. Made the prelim, semi finals, multiple finals and still had a positive win percentage with North Melbourne. North Melbourne’s list was very poor compared to other lists too.

[@Bloodynine606]

Yea. You were wrong

[@Sam-zu8pc]

I was also dead set against Brad Scott as coach - but I did always say I was happy to be proven wrong!!

[@williamporter2867]

Never knew whether to love him or hate him but like his brother you learn to respect him.

[@tin-n-tan]

​@@jc.torrijos yeah he did well with that North team. Sometimes there are just 1-2 more talented teams than you. But he put them into contention year after year. I'd assume he is an even better coach now. Older, wiser, more experienced. He's also a strong enough character to rise above all of Essendons internal politics.

[@mytwosense9135]

It obviously remains to be seen wether Brad is an elite coach or not but one thing this man does well is navigate the footy media.

[@taliamason7986]

He took bang average North Melbourne sides to two Premlinary Finals that had no right at all to be there both times. Thats surely as close to elite as you can get.

[@but1z]

@@taliamason7986 extremely underrated and bang on the money, they were all things considered as ordinary as you can get

[@hummerz]

100% a great talker

[@pasti3697]

Hopefully that helps keep away the negative media attention. It must be draining on the players

[@BinksyyMusic]

Feel like Brad Scott is a great coach for Essendon from what we’ve seen the energy from Essendon has been much better than the last couple years. Great chemistry with Brad and the team. I hope it only gets better

[@taliamason7986]

Can't wait to see how Hobbs & Tsastas develop under him.

[@boundsy88]

For the first time in a long time Essendon seem to have a plan for the future that isn't in question by the entire AFL which is awesome to see. Feels like the first actual chance at a fresh start since the whole ASADA stuff began a decade ago.

[@tin-n-tan]

I think people just underestimate how big the ASADA thing was. It's not a surprise at all that they've been garbage ever since, it was a massive penalty and just ruined careers and tore the club apart. When you consider how many things you need to go right to compete, let alone win silverware, they were starting from a mile back.

[@taliamason7986]

@@tin-n-tan Even before that scandal the club was bang average and had no real direction. After it they still recruited good players in the trade and drafted way better than were doing and were still bang average. When you look at how Adelaide have recovered from their scandal which which was a lot worse. There just isn't much excuses.

[@tin-n-tan]

@@taliamason7986 bahaha much worse. Worst scandal in Aussie sport whilst I've been alive and it's not even close. Systematic drug doping. What is the Adelaide scandal?

[@taliamason7986]

@@tin-n-tan The 2018 Pre-Season Camp after the 2017 Grand Final thumping at the hands of Richmond.

[@tin-n-tan]

@@taliamason7986 bahaha. The only scandal I can think of in AFL/VFL history that might be bigger than Essendons was Carlton players taking bribes in 1910. Even then, that was individuals. Essendon was a deliberate and systematic program to cheat.

[@slingblade8963]

Caro being a grub as usual

[@Sam-zu8pc]

She’s a horrible negative thing isn’t she!!

[@osvnisaneek8254]

typical leatherface

[@williamporter2867]

You get a feeling footy is in good hands with the coaches we have especially the Scott brothers. Takes big balls to be a coach and bigger balls to stay a coach.

[@Ozziemick]

I wanted Brad Scott even before they announced they were looking for a new coach. So I’m glad my wishes came true. It was like god was listening to my desire. I didn’t trust Sheeds and I don’t trust Hird..they are the past and have pulled my club down a lot. Both of them. I wanted Brad because he has fire in his guts and his brother is successful as well. I never trusted the previous coaches we hired which is why I didn’t want to watch them play coz I knew the 3 previous coaches were going to fail. I was right in the end. But I kept it a secret from everyone including Essendon. The key right now as Brad said is patience, stability and taking it one step at time as well as working hard to be successful. As an Essendon player said recently “our new coach is like a breath of fresh air”. .. Wow!

[@kyalking1313]

Same I wanted him over Woosha, but if that happened then it may not of been the best timing.

[@drbannter]

I’d say Essendon will make top 8 in 2024

[@garymoore3317]

your a classy guy Brad Scott well done 👍

[@petermcculloch4933]

Like Sheedy, I was not happy with the appointment either.But after four rounds, I accept I may have been wrong.Never the less, judgement should be reserved until the end of the season.

[@tin-n-tan]

But surely you couldn't have wanted Hird back? That is just insanity.

[@petermcculloch4933]

@@tin-n-tan You are barking up the wrong tree.The Bombers and the Scott brothers have some bad history.

[@tin-n-tan]

@@petermcculloch4933 James Hird. He is a drug cheat. He brought your club to it's knees. He threw his entire playing group, coaches and club under the bus because he's selfish. What did the Scott Brothers do? Played for another team. Lol at Essendon supporters.

[@Demonalke]

He handles that pen like Willy Wonka handles a candy

[@Bloodynine606]

Caroline so desperately trying to find drama where there is none

[@C0N72]

She has such a hate boner against Essendon. Why does she think Scott surrounding himself with only yes-men would be a good thing?

[@michaelfeast9869]

Be your own man Scott, not a follower and a muppet. Use your own words and language. The truth will prevail.

[@windyhillbomber]

Are you drunk?

[@jamiekelly6851]

@@windyhillbomber even if he was, read what you want into it. He hasn't written it like it's his second language

[@osvnisaneek8254]

jesus mate how many deep are you?

[@tin-n-tan]

​@@jamiekelly6851 yeah but he's not making a lot of sense. Sounds like the ramblings of someone on the pipes.

[@gonzothegreat9526]

I like watching discussions but will shut a video down as soon as Wilson comes on.

[@Reactiverse22]

Brad Scott is the best thing to happen in essendon for a long time

[@Crawfo]

lmao

[@drbannter]

It’s been 4 rounds dude relax

[@petermcculloch4933]

Some people at Essendon thought Knights was a genius too.Calm down.Hold the opinions until the end of the season.

[@joshuasadler9243]

For a minute I thought it was the werewolf of London movie

[@TheConza10]

another week where fox is talking about the footy, and you lot are talking nonsense.

[@beng7004]

Everyone talks way too soon. The fact is nobody knows where Essendon will be this year.

[@petermcculloch4933]

Exactly.Hold the opinions until the end of the season

[@tin-n-tan]

Yeah, but the option was who exactly, James Hird. Lol. That would have just been the most insanely stupid thing to do. It's mind boggling that it was even mentioned as a serious idea.

[@jackwitcombe765]

I’m not sold on brad as a head coach, but did get into back to back prelims and finals for a period with one of the worst lists so time will tell.

[@amer-du6qh]

'one of the worst lists' Said list that beat Hawthorn, Sydney, Freo and Geelong all in one season. Said list that contained Petrie, Boomer, Wells, Dal Santo, Higgins, Waite, Scotty Thompson, FIrrito, Tarrant, Swallow, Ziebell, Cunnington, Thomas just to name a few. Not sure where this 'worst list' stuff is coming from. Too many nuffies that know sweet f all it seems.

[@jackwitcombe765]

@@amer-du6qh I see what you’re saying, Im basically saying they way overachieved and I don’t think many rated they’re list, all of those guys were solid players but well past they’re prime in that run. Asides from Higgins and Jack Ziebell.

[@taliamason7986]

@@amer-du6qh It was definitely bang average list. Not bad by any stretch general speaking but it was nowhere near just about any of the other 8 sides apart from Essendon in both years Brad Scott somehow dragged them into the Preliminary Finals.

[@tin-n-tan]

​@@amer-du6qh yeah but the other option was James Hird. Seriously 😅😅😅😂😂

[@Nae395]

Hope his pay cheque has cleared.

[@danmac199]

A very ordinary pair in Cornes and Wilson.

[@sydstewart9106]

good on ya scott, give the journos nothing

[@jamesalexander1647]

Brad Scott shutdown Caro easily, gosh shes terrible

[@Anarchyontheweb]

Christ Wilson is a terrible journalist