Brad Scott is named the men's AFL head coach for Essendon.

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[{"selector":"#anim-429b54cc-86d2-4d80-ad17-31eb44cf5941 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google Scott oversaw football operations for the AFL.

[{"selector":"#anim-25684ba9-690c-4e35-ac7c-eff47edb71ed [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Credit by Google Scott's hiring was announced by the Bombers on Thursday night.

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