Essendon Football Club sacks coach Brad Scott after shocking run of losses across AFL seasons
Essendon coach Brad Scott has been sacked after a nightmare run for the Bombers under his leadership.
Essendon coach Brad Scott has been sacked after a nightmare run for the Bombers under his leadership.
After 80 games, the club has torn up Scott’s contract, despite having 18 months remaining.
The move will surprise few. Essendon has won just one game out of 11 in 2026. That poor run follows the Bombers losing 13 games across the 2025 AFL season.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Online, Tom Morris reported that the Essendon board had made the decision to tear up the contract with Scott early if he wasn’t going to be coach in 2027.
Essendon Football Club has been approached for comment.
Scott departs after 80 games at the helm, for 29 wins, 50 losses and one draw in total.
Former North Melbourne mentor Scott signed a one-year extension through to the end of the 2027 season in March 2025.
That was supposed to deliver stability to the battling Bombers.
But Essendon are now on the hunt for their third senior coach in five seasons.
More to come...
