Essendon fans react to Brad Scott's departure | Whateley (26.05.26)
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What are the initial reactions to Brad Scott's departure from Essendon?
Nath, thank you. Ron's on the Bass Coast. Ron, welcome aboard.
Yeah, g'day, Gerard. I don't know how many games you've seen Essendon play this year, Gerard, but we turn up with no passion, intensity. There's nothing urgent about their game.
How has passion and intensity been lacking in Essendon's performance?
We beat Melbourne in Adelaide. I was there. We had Edwards up forward, Langford down back. Tisardis playing in the middle all of a sudden Brad Scott turned around and put Edwards on the wing Langford back to forward Tisardis doesn't get a game even though he gets nearly best on the ground in the reserves every week the club needed a new direction he wasn't taking us anywhere Gerrard but even the first quarter against Richmond we had no passion or intensity the game was over halfway through the first quarter before we got the injuries and there's no excuse for that the players weren't playing for the coach It was obvious.
It was time?
Absolutely, it was time. Absolutely, it was. Gerrard, you can't play a game with no passion or intensity. Look at the way Richmond turned up the other night. They were ready for the game. And even the coaches you watch on, even the, sorry, the commentators, the special commentary, said that Essendon's warm-up wasn't right. Dermot Brereton came out the week before and said you could tell Essendon weren't in the game during their warm-up against Frio. We got Belted by Collingwood at 100 points and a half. That shouldn't happen. It shouldn't happen.
What changes in player positions did Brad Scott implement and why were they criticized?
That's why Brad Scott's no longer there.
Yep, I think that's a pretty fair summary of why he's no longer there. Ron, thank you for having your say. Mark's in Epping. Welcome to you, Mark. G'day, Gerard.
I agree with everything that last Bomber supporter said. I thought you were supposed to watch the games, Gerard. Have you seen Essendon play this year? Yeah, I've called numerous games that they've played. So can you tell me how you think they turn up when the game's on? Are they trying? Do they look connected? Do they know what they're doing? You tell me, Mark. Definitely not. The team is rudderless. This bloke was brought in to teach us to play team defence. We get cut to pieces every week. I understand that there wouldn't be one incident supporter today who's disappointed with this decision. I'll be listening all day to hear one Essendon supporter who says they're upset with this decision today. This club needs a big kick up the backside.
And you said what will be gained out of this for the rest of the season. Everyone at that club will get a reality check. Most importantly, the players. This is not acceptable. And if I hear anyone say this is a bad decision, you have no idea about football.
Yes. Were you of the belief, as we're of absolute belief, that Brad will be our next premiership coach? Were you feeling that way?
Definitely not. But what are you wanting to say? Every supporter hopes their current coach will be their next premiership coach.
There was enough evidence not to say anything, Mark. We knew from the second game of the season. We knew. So don't say anything.
Keep your options open.
No, no. They called their own private briefing. And they decided that this was going to be what they said. And then they've been creating an undercurrent ever since to reach today's point where there's a level of losing that can't be absorbed, as you have rightly pointed out. We knew well before Gather Round that Brad Scott wasn't going to be the next premiership coach at Essendon. So why say it? They had to say something. No, they really didn't, Mark. They didn't have to say anything.
Okay. Well, Andrew Welsh inherited this bloke. He would not have put this guy in charge. So he was stuck with him and he gave him a chance and the results are pathetic. So it's, it's been too long coming, but it's finally done now. And, uh, this is, this is a start, a new start now for the, for the club. And, uh,
There's no more excuses. So that's it. Good on you, Mark. Thank you for your call. This is Joe from Ascot Vale. Your monologue is just so laughable. Scott got the job selling final success in year three of his coaching tenure, not a rebuild.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What are the initial reactions to Brad Scott's departure from Essendon?
0:00–0:15
2
How has passion and intensity been lacking in Essendon's performance?
0:15–1:24
3
What changes in player positions did Brad Scott implement and why were they criticized?
1:24–4:46
4
What are the fans' opinions on the timing of Brad Scott's sacking?
4:46–6:55
5
How do supporters feel about the future direction of Essendon after Scott's departure?
6:55–27:43
6
What are the implications of Brad Scott's coaching decisions on player development?
27:43–31:24
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