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.
Ken Hinkley
The former Power coach is another who won't shut the door on a return to the AFL landscape, and is very vocal about that.
When speaking of his links to Tasmania, Hinkley admitted he met with the Devils, and declared that: "I've been a coach for 13 years, that's what I know I can do."
