Keyword "Brad Scott" - List of latest news (88 results)

22/04 ‘Learn from others’: Dons options to stop Daicos

Essendon coach Brad Scott is open to trying “something different” to quell the influence of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on Anzac Day in what looms an almighty MCG challenge after season-ending injuries to both first-choice ruckmen.

11/04 AFL coaches ‘paper tiger’ in soft cap fight

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined the chorus of coaches fearing for the AFL’s future under the slashed soft cap but suggested the coaching cohort was a “paper tiger”.

09/04 ‘Hope the AFL are listening’: Coaches fire up

Two of the game’s highest-profile coaches have issued a plea to the AFL as the tightening of the soft cap reaches “boiling point”.

19/03 McKay scrutiny ‘unfair’ says Scott

Essendon coach Brad Scott has jumped to the defence of Ben McKay, labelling criticism of the backman “unfair”.

14/03 ‘Played for the free’: AFL world divided by call on new ‘most hated player’

Hawthorn small forward Nick Watson is only in his second season but his style of play already has umpires questioning whether to give him free kicks and commentators wondering whether he’s hard done by.

04/02 Essendon VFL coach Dale Tapping loses cancer battle

Dale Tapping has been remembered as a man of “outstanding character and integrity” after the Essendon VFL coach died on Tuesday morning after battle with myeloma, an aggressive form of blood cancer.

25/09 ‘Bit of a stretch’: Pies coach on Stringer links

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has ruled out making a play for Jake Stringer after admitting the Magpies looked at recruiting the out-of-contract Essendon forward.

07/05 AFL emphatically reject Ben Cousins Hall of Fame honour

Ben Cousins’ place among the greats of the game has been emphatically rejected.

05/05 ‘It’s disrespectful’: Essendon coach scorches gun forward

Essendon coach Brad Scott has opened up on his tough conversation with Sam Draper, labelling the under-fire star “disrespectful” for comments he made about a rival club.

03/05 Wayne Carey’s planned induction to NSW AFL Hall of Fame exposes glaring issue

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03/05 AFL chief Andrew Dillon blocks Wayne Carey honour

The AFL has taken the extraordinary step of blocking Wayne Carey from being elevated to legend status at the NSW Football Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday night.

02/05 More AFL coaches weigh in on ‘complex’ Thomas case

A potential return to the AFL for Tarryn Thomas is a “really hard question” with no definitive answer, according to Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.

02/05 ‘Read the room’: Interview stuns AFL world

A top footy coach has been met with backlash after voicing support for the return of a suspended player to the AFL, amid national conversations around behaviour towards women.

26/04 ‘Disrespected’: Anzac Day medal vote snub causes outcry

The AFL’s Anzac medal has been dragged into controversy following Thursday’s thrilling draw at the MCG.

26/04 ‘Cannot let that happen’: Daniher’s efforts torn apart in scathing review

Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher was on the receiving end of a “harsh” assessment of his game following the Lions’ defeat to GWS.

22/04 'Essendon edge' explained — The numbers behind Scott's Bomber revolution

Much has been made of the 'Essendon edge' this season. But what exactly does the buzzword mean and how has it manifested in the club's surprisingly good start to the 2024? 

09/04 ‘Conservative’: Frustration builds for Bombers star

Essendon could be without Jordan Ridley until after its mid-season bye as coach Brad Scott says the Bombers will leave “no stone unturned” addressing their spate of soft-tissue injuries.

05/04 AFL commentators stunned over player’s inexcusable brain fade

Essendon’s Nick Hind may have just produced one of the most bizarre blunders the AFL has seen.

02/04 Essendon star races clock for Power blockbuster

Important Essendon defender Jordan Ridley is in the frame for the Bombers’ blockbuster clash against Port Adelaide on Friday night, but the selection call is set to come down to the wire.

02/04 Saints gun cops suspension despite Bombers’ help

St Kilda will accept gun midfielder Marcus Windhager’s suspension despite Essendon confirming Sam Durham was not concussed when the pair collided on Saturday night.

27/03 AFL ‘unapologetic’ about secret drug tests

The president of the AFL’s doctor’s association has called accusations players had been encouraged to fake injuries to avoid positive match-day drug tests as “simply not true”. It comes as the AFL maintained it was “unapologetic” about club doctors taking steps to prevent players who test positive to illicit substance from playing or training after an admission weekly testing has been taking plac

26/03 Essendon forward Peter Wright to learn fate for heavy Swan hit

There is intense interest in Peter Wright’s date at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night after the Essendon forward knocked Sydney’s Harry Cunningham unconscious at the SCG.

25/03 ‘I’m done’: Wayne Carey calls AFL ‘weak as piss’, will never watch footy again

Wayne Carey has declared he will stop watching AFL games if Essendon’s Peter Wright is suspended for his bump on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham.

25/03 AFL legend calls for send off rule after ugly collision

AFL legend Leigh Matthew has added his voice to calls for a send-off rule in the wake of Essendon’s Peter Wright being sent straight to the tribunal for his bump on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham on Saturday night.

24/03 Bomber sent straight to the AFL Tribunal for heavy hit

Essendon’s Peter Wright could be set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after being referred directly to the AFL Tribunal for his heavy hit on Swan Harry Cunningham.

23/03 ‘It’s all a facade’: Tom Papley takes flamethrower to Essendon in brutal AFL takedown

Tom Papley has taken a flamethrower to Essendon, accusing the Bombers of resorting to off the ball tactics during Sydney’s 30-point win on Saturday night.

23/03 Essendon defends Wright after Swans accuse Bombers of 'off the ball' tactics

Essendon coach Brad Scott throws his support behind Peter Wright and backs the Bombers' physical approach following their fiery 30-point loss to undefeated Sydney at the SCG.

21/03 AFL teams: Suns debutant rushed in, Bomber guns return

Essendon star Darcy Parish has proved his fitness in time to face the Swans on Saturday night and will join Sam Draper in the Bombers’ side at the SCG.

18/03 Bombers’ inaction gave Hawks their big steal

Essendon may live to rue one of its key list management policies after breakout Hawk Massimo D’Ambrosio said a belated contract offer played a hand in his departure.

17/03 Jack Ginnivan torn to shreds over one detail during Hawks debut

Lovers of a long sleeve guernsey, look away now.

14/03 AFL teams: Premiership Magpie axed in brutal Round 1 call, Brownlow medalist out

Collingwood premiership hero Tom Mitchell has been sensationally “managed” out of the Magpies’ Friday night showdown against Sydney as coach Craig McRae stuck to his promise to select a young on-baller.

13/03 Bombers back recruits but reject draftee ‘temptation’

Essendon will unleash the full quartet of players traded in at the end of last season against Hawthorn on Saturday but coach Brad Scott has warned the recruits are not there to provide a short-term “sugar hit”.

28/02 ‘Out of control’: AFL contract trend is totally insane

The AFL’s trend towards long-term contracts has continued with North Melbourne set to secure Harry Sheezel for the rest of the decade, and Essendon signing a young gun until 2029.

30/01 NFL GOAT’s message driving Bombers

Sprinkles of wisdom from NFL legend Tom Brady during his whirlwind visit to Melbourne served as a reminder to Essendon vice-captain Andy McGrath that growing expectations can only be met with hard work.

01/12 ‘Special for everyone’: Roos relish AFLW success

When North Melbourne’s AFLW side breaks the club’s 24-year grand final drought on Sunday, a vocal pocket of Ikon Park will be filled with members of the Roos’ 1996 and 1999 AFL premiership sides.

24/11 Bombers take financial hit

Big-spending Essendon has recorded a loss of more than half a million dollars for the 2023 season but remains debt free after a period of significant off-field overhaul.

03/11 ‘Brilliant minds’: Telstra’s Best of Business Award winners

Australian companies at the forefront of driving the nation’s progress have been recognised in Telstra’s annual Best of Business Awards.

09/10 ‘Spoken to him’: Bombers’ new trade target

Veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein is officially a Bomber after joining Essendon as a free agent, with the paperwork also lodged to sign his teammate Ben McKay on a six-year deal.

01/10 $3m tug-of-war between Grand Finalists for Crows star defender

The Grand Final’s final siren ended one season, but officially marked the beginning of another.

26/09 AFL legend pranks Pies fans at grand final training session

Carlton legend Brendan Fevola has gatecrashed Collingwood training ahead of this week’s AFL grand final - and in some style.

22/09 North Melbourne star Ben McKay makes decision on contract future amid rampant speculation

Ben McKay has informed North Melbourne he intends to pursue free agency, and will choose Essendon as his club of choice.

20/09 45 players put up for trade targets in AFL player movement frenzy

Jade Gresham and Ben McKay are among a list of 45 players that will be up for trade debate at this year’s annual cattle carve up.

20/09 Richmond’s secret meeting in coach hunt exposed

Richmond’s hunt for a new senior coach looks to be heading down a certain path after a meeting between a leading candidate and club powerbrokers.

07/09 Dustin Martin speculation intensifies with image of secret meeting

The speculation around Dustin Martin future is set to kick into overdrive after he was spotted meeting with incoming Suns coach Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast.

07/09 Dusty’ Martin’s holiday destination raises eyebrows

Dustin Martin’s holiday destination choice doesn’t seem to have doused any trade speculation.

04/09 Bombers lock away promising ruckman

Essendon has managed to hang on to Nick Bryan despite significant rival interest, securing the promising ruckman on a new two-year deal.

31/08 Controversial North player linked with bombshell trade rumour

Controversial North Melbourne star Tarryn Thomas has emerged as a shock trade candidate as he contemplates a move.

31/08 Bombers lock up No.1 priority

Essendon has held onto free agent Darcy Parish, re-signing the star midfielder until the end of 2028 in a key off-season move.

29/08 No ‘sugar hits’ for Bombers to fix glaring problems

Essendon supporters can expect coach Brad Scott to avoid “sugar hits” to fix the glaring problems at the Bombers which led to an “unacceptable” finish to the season according to club president David Barham.

26/08 Dons’ $3m ‘elephant in the room’ trade reality as tough calls loom

Hawthorn legend Jordan Lewis says Essendon is now in a position where it doesn’t have to “overpay” players amid uncertainty around star midfielder Darcy Parish and others’ futures.

25/08 ‘Pitiful, appalling’ Bombers lose hope as ‘astonishing’ drop exposed

Essendon fans were hoping for a response from their team after such an insipid display six days earlier against the Giants.

25/08 Essendon players erupt inside changerooms in brutal end to season

Essendon’s players immediately launched into a robust and brutal conversation about the “mediocre” state of their football club after finishing the 2023 season with back-to-back defeats with a combined margin of almost 200 points.

19/08 GWS Giants all-time savage banner eviscerates Bombers

Jesse Hogan has sounded a September warning to rivals, marching GWS to a record-breaking 126-point win over Essendon that eviscerated the opposition’s finals hopes.

16/08 Cult hero’s return could decide finals fate

The “intangible energy” brought by ruckman Sam Draper looms as a key ingredient for Essendon in Saturday’s do-or-die clash against GWS that could determine the Bombers’ finals fate.

13/08 Chaos set to unfold as the race to finals heats up

The finish line is within sight.

02/08 Slow progress for injured Bombers as debut looms

Essendon could unleash last year’s top draft pick Elijah Tsatas in a bid to restart their spluttering finals campaign against West Coast on Saturday, with coach Brad Scott declaring the No.5 selection was “knocking the door down” in the VFL.

26/07 Star Bomber wants teammate to follow suit

Star Essendon defender Mason Redman say he’s glad his free agency year didn’t fall in 2022 because he would have likely left Essendon given the state the club was in last season.

21/07 Ridley injury to hurt ‘flat’ Bombers

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the Bombers will cross their fingers for important defender Jordan Ridley after an apparent quad strain in the loss to the Bulldogs.

15/07 Collingwood coach Craig McRae takes aim at the AFL

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has passionately renewed calls for the AFL to give clubs the ability to name their full selected team of 23 by Thursday night.

21/06 ‘Always’: Bombers defiant over logo change

Essendon coach Brad Scott says the club’s red sash is “really important” to the club’s fans and is confident research canvassing whether the club’s logo should be altered won’t end up with complete change.

21/06 Bad injury news for Bomber cult hero

Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won’t “emotionally blackmail” free agents Mason Redman and Darcy Parish to stay at the club as he revealed an uncertain immediate future for ruckman Sam Draper.

12/06 Crucial element in Essendon finals push

Essendon coach Brad Scott has downplayed growing expectations for his red-hot team despite Sunday’s demolition of Carlton which put the Bombers outside the top four on percentage only.

07/06 Essendon coach Dale Tapping to step away to focus on cancer battle

Essendon assistant coach Dale Tapping is stepping away from his role to focus on his treatment for blood cancer.

06/06 Bombshell Carlton dressing room rumour shows club at breaking point

Carlton has been pushed further into crisis with a report of a dressing room rift.

05/06 Star boost for surging Bombers

Struggling Carlton could have to contend with the return of Essendon best and fairest Peter Wright on Sunday, with the Bombers set to unleash the “frustrated” star forward.

01/06 ‘What’s the downside?’: Star Bomber set for shock return

Essendon best and fairest Peter Wright is “medically clear” to play and coach Brad Scott is considering whether to unleash the star forward against North Melbourne on Sunday.

24/05 Eagles coach Adam Simpson told to take ‘three-month holiday’ to save job

The West Coast Eagles are reportedly set to take the extraordinary step of sending coach Adam Simpson on a three-month holiday at the end of the season in a bid to extend the career of the premiership winning coach.

17/05 Shock injury update for Bombers

Reigning Bombers best and fairest Peter Wright could return a month ahead of schedule after receiving a promising update on his recovery from a shoulder surgery.

30/04 Ageless AFL wonder Tom Hawkins boots eight in ‘scary’ 17-year first

At 34 years of age, Geelong superstar Tom Hawkins just seems to be getting better.

25/04 Nick Daicos is the best second-year player the AFL has ever seen

Nick Daicos entered the AFL under gargantuan expectations.

19/04 AFL stars want clearer tackle laws

The two opposing Anzac Day captains have called for players to be educated on how to avoid bans for rough tackles, as both sides enter the big game missing star midfielders.

13/04 Scott keen on towering Bomber

Essendon coach Brad Scott has warned Zach Reid he will “drive him insane” with his careful long-term planning for the 202cm key defender.

09/04 AFL ‘Freak’ produces Goal of the Year contender

Essendon produced a stunning second half to run over the top of the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon to launch back into the top four on the ladder.

07/04 Heppell ‘really important’ to Bombers

Essendon coach Brad Scott has made no apologies for staying loyal to Dyson Heppell despite doubts the former Bombers skipper deserved selection for Sunday’s clash against GWS at Marvel Stadium.

30/03 Pressure off returning Bombers star

Essendon coach Brad Scott has taken the pressure off Jake Stringer in his expected AFL return on Saturday, saying the star forward only had to “fit in” with his Bombers teammates rather than produce a dominant performance.

14/03 Kane Cornes torches two ‘out of shape’ Bombers

Former Port Adelaide player turned media personality Kane Cornes has turned the blowtorch on two players over their current physical state.

13/03 Contender set to crash the top four in 2023 AFL season

Let’s work out the tricky stuff first: Who’s going to miss out.

08/03 Clarkson snubbed by AFL club captains

Luring four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson to North Melbourne won’t be enough to lift last year’s wooden spooners in o the AFL finals, according to the league’s captains.

28/02 Bombers’ sly Hird move during AFL trade war revealed

Behind the scenes footage has captured the moment Bombers officials attempted to lure its top trade target to the club using James Hird’s jumper.

23/02 Bombers R1 bolter dazzles in surprise comeback against Suns

Essendon has ran over the top of Gold Coast in a tight five-point win at Austworld Centre Oval that was abandoned early on the opening day of the AFL’s match simulations.

21/02 Bombers name Heppell replacement

Zach Merrett will captain Essendon in 2023 after the club announced it would back Dyson Heppell’s deputy to take the reins.

17/02 Surprise Essendon Bombers captaincy twist

Dyson Heppell has decided to step down from the Essendon captaincy only days after coach Brad Scott said the role was his if he wanted to keep it.

17/02 Surprise Bombers captaincy twist

Dyson Heppell has decided to step down from the Essendon captaincy only days after coach Brad Scott said the role was his if he wanted to keep it.

14/02 ‘Threats’: Bombers spearhead on revamped attack

Essendon spearhead Peter Wright says the Bombers will enter 2023 armed with more forward firepower as two stars firm for round 1.

10/02 Bombers flag surprise captaincy move

Essendon coach Brad Scott says there is a “strong likelihood” Dyson Heppell could captain the Bombers for a seventh season, with the decision to be left to the veteran utility.

08/02 ‘He’s dirty on them’: Hird plotted to overthrow board before Bombers divorce

James Hird is reported to have been considering a challenge to overthrow Essendon’s chairman before the saga of his divorce from the club had even begun.

06/02 Essendon legends Tim Watson and James Hird have fallen out

The full extent of Tim Watson’s falling out with former Essendon teammate James Hird has been revealed.

01/02 James Hird has quietly left GWS Giants, coaching return in doubt

James Hird is reportedly without a job in football after quietly leaving the Giants.