Brad Scott is set to be announced as the new coach of Essendon.
Foxfooty.com.au has confirmed the Herald Sun’s report that Scott has won the race to replace Ben Rutten.
The Bombers board is expected to ratify the appointment on Thursday evening, following the coaching search panel process.
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Rutten was sacked as Bombers coach after the home and away season as part of the board’s ill-fated attempt to lure Alastair Clarkson.
Currently the AFL’s football operations boss, Scott spent almost 10 years as the senior coach at North Melbourne, taking them to two preliminary finals.
He finished with a record of 102 wins and 101 losses, with four finals victories.
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