Overview
- Essendon chief executive Tim Roberts told 7NEWS he expects Brad Scott to remain coach, calling him aligned with the club’s plan.
- Roberts also rejected talk that captain Zach Merrett is unhappy, saying Merrett is important to the club and signed for next season.
- Reporters from The Sporting News and AFL.com.au say the next three matches against Richmond, West Coast and Carlton will shape how Scott is judged.
- The Bombers sit second-last with one win from 10 games and only one victory in their past 23, following a 43-point loss to Fremantle at the MCG.
- Scott says he will stick with a draft-first rebuild and intends to see it through, pointing to the focus on developing young talent.