Bradley David Walter Scott (born 3 May 1976) is a former Australian rules footballer who is currently the coach of the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He played for Hawthorn and the Brisbane Lions, and was previously the coach of the North Melbourne Football Club from 2010 until 2019. Playing career Hawthorn Scott was recruited to Hawthorn in the 1994 national 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. Brad Scott played a total of 22 games and kicked 6 goals in the 1997 season, for Hawthorn Football Club. Brisbane Lions 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 Brisbane 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 from his playing career at the end of the 2006 season. Scott played his farewell game in Round 22 against the Saints. Brad Scott played a total of 146 games and kicked a total of 39 goals for Brisbane Lions from 1998 until 2006. Coaching career Collingwood Football Club assistant coach Retirement from playing, saw Scott become an assistant coach as the development coach at Collingwood, where he had success working closely with a number of young Magpies and other players. North Melbourne Football Club senior coach (2010-2019) 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 senior coach of North Melbourne for the