In short: Essendon coach Brad Scott is hopeful the club has "avoided catastrophe" as he grapples with a virus that has filtered through his playing group. Essendon coach Brad Scott is hopeful the club has "avoided catastrophe" as he grapples with a virus that has filtered through his playing group. Brad Scott is hopeful Essendon have avoided catastrophe by implementing …
Since they last won a premiership 24 years ago, Essendon fans have become accustomed to being fed different narratives about their club's chances of contending for another flag. Clearances have not been something Essendon could hang its hat off for the best part of two decades, but this year's Bombers side already stands apart from its predecessors in this facet. …
Essendon has appointed former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn as its new chief executive. Key points: Thorburn was NAB CEO from 2014 to 2019 The Bombers described his appointment as "a significant step forward for the club" Thorburn replaces Xavier Campbell, who resigned in August Thorburn was NAB chief executive from 2014 to 2019 but resigned after the bank's practices were …
Brad Scott believes the AFL is facing an umpire crisis and has called on supporters to change their attitude towards officials with the games future under threat. Scott, the AFL's general manager of football, has implemented significant changes to the rules ahead of the 2022 season, including a crackdown on abuse aimed at umpires during games. AFL football manager Brad …