Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter prepares for a challenging match against Essendon following the recent axing of their coach, Brad Scott. Despite skepticism about the impact of a new coach, McQualter acknowledges that the Bombers will likely play with heightened intensity. Several key players will be absent for Essendon, but McQualter expects them to perform fiercely in their upcoming clash.
- ▪Essendon coach Brad Scott was dismissed after a poor run of just one win in 24 matches.
- ▪Dean Solomon has been appointed as the interim coach for Essendon.
- ▪West Coast coach Andrew McQualter does not believe in the 'new coach bounce' but anticipates a strong response from the Bombers.
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