It looked like a favourite son’s return. Then Scott’s authority started to unravel
The article discusses the internal dynamics at Essendon Football Club following the appointment of Dean Solomon as an assistant coach. While the move appeared to be a simple reconnection with a former player, it signified deeper shifts in the club's power structure. The departure of a key assistant coach created a tactical and emotional void, raising questions about the authority of interim coach Brad Scott.
- ▪Dean Solomon's appointment as an assistant coach was seen as a significant shift in the power dynamics at Essendon.
- ▪The departure of assistant coach Daniel Giansiracusa left a void in the coaching structure.
- ▪Essendon president Andrew Welsh's involvement in the coaching appointment raised eyebrows in football circles.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/from-a-respected-deputy-s-exit-to-a-favourite-son-s-return-inside-the-unravelling-of-scott-s-authority-20260526-p600tz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 11:28:40 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-27T01:32:56.119Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-27T01:32:56.119Z |
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