Essendon and Brad Scott has parted ways after a terrible start to 2026, with only one win from 11 starts.
The Bombers were largely uncompetitive, and despite injury concerns during the Dreamtime at the G clash against Richmond, the loss proved to great for Scott to remain in his job.
But where do they begin to look?
Here are 10 names who could be a part of the Essendon conversation...
Interestingly, a lot of these names would be pushing for the Carlton coaching vacancy while Tasmania looms as they search for its inaugural coach.
James Hird
The favourite son had his chance in the sun but was marred by the drug saga in the 2010s.
Has worked his way back into football, holding multiple media roles as well as a high-standing position at Port Melbourne as director of coaching.
Hird's coaching records was 41 wins from 84 matches.
His playing career is among the greatest, featuring for Essendon 253 times as a two-time premiership player, Brownlow Medallist, five-time All-Australian and five-time best and fairest winner.
