Scott's sacking gives Essendon another chance to step out of Hird shadow
Essendon Football Club has sacked coach Brad Scott after a disappointing start to the season, winning only one of his first eleven matches. The club is now looking for a new head coach, with Dean Solomon stepping in as interim and James Hird being considered for a potential return. President Andrew Welsh insists the club is moving forward despite the challenges faced during his tenure.
- ▪Brad Scott was sacked after winning just one of his first 11 matches this season.
- ▪Dean Solomon will replace Scott as the interim head coach.
- ▪James Hird is a potential candidate for a full-time coaching role at Essendon.
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Thu, 21 May7566→Fri, 22 May7456→Fri, 22 May10474→Sat, 23 May111105→Sat, 23 May10780→Sat, 23 May9282→Sat, 23 May5892→Sun, 24 May16688→Sun, 24 May9390→Thu, 28 May19:30--→Fri, 29 May19:40--→Sat, 30 May13:15--→Sat, 30 May16:15--→Sat, 30 May19:35--→Sun, 31 May15:15--→Sun, 31 May19:20--→ AFL Score Centre analysisBrad Scott sacking a chance for Essendon to show it has changed by stepping out of James Hird's shadowCBy Chris De SilvaTopic:AFLWed 27 May 2026 at 4:52amWed 27 May 2026 at 4:52amWed 27 May 2026 at 4:52amBrad Scott was sacked as Essendon's coach after winning just one of his first 11 matches this season.
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