Brad Scott (Australian rules footballer)
| Brad Scott | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Bradley David Walter Scott | ||
| Date of birth | 3 May 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne | ||
| Original team(s) | Eastern Ranges | ||
| Draft | 60th overall, 1994 Hawthorn |
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| Height / weight | 181 cm / 87 kg | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1997 | Hawthorn | 22 (6) | |
| 1998 – 2006 | Brisbane Lions | 146 (39) | |
| Total | 168 (45) | ||
| Coaching career3 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (W–L–D) | |
| 2010 – | North Melbourne | 158 (86–72–0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2006.
3 Coaching statistics correct as of 2016.
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Bradley David Walter "Brad" Scott (born 3 May 1976) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League and is the current coach of North Melbourne Football Club. He attended Brisbane Boys College which is one of Brisbane's most exclusive schools.
Scott was recruited to Hawthorn in the 1994 AFL Draft at pick 60, without playing a game, he was delisted and then re-drafted by Hawthorn in the 1996 Draft, where he won the reserves best-and-fairest. Making his senior debut in 1997, Brad played all 22 games and was seen as a very solid contributor, but was traded at the end of that season to the Brisbane Lions, enabling him to play in the same side as his brother Chris.
Scott was a very solid contributor over a number of years with the Lions and was seen as a fearless figure in defence. While defiant, Scott battled numerous injuries including one incurred during his milestone 150th game late in 2005.
Like his brother, Scott was renowned for being one of the hardest players in the league. They were both integral members of the Lions' first two premierships in 2001 and 2002.
Injuries saw him miss the 2003 premiership and sidelined for the latter part of 2004.
Scott's lacklustre form in 2004 and 2005 fed speculation that his contract with the Lions would not be renewed, however he remained with the club and announced on 10 August 2006 that he would retire at the end of the season. Scott played his farewell game in Round 22 against the Saints.
Retirement from playing saw Scott as the Development Coach at Collingwood, where he had success working closely with a number of young Magpies and other players.
Scott was also a candidate for the vacant coaching position at Richmond, however he believed his skill set suited North far better and was appointed as North Melbourne coach for the 2010 season, signing a three-year contract on 17 August 2009.
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