Overview
- Scott, who addressed reporters Thursday, said he spoke with Nate Caddy at half-time and after the game before his press conference and explained that dwelling on a mistake is selfish because it drags the team down.
- He noted teammates voted Caddy their players' player of the week for his strong second-half response after the close-range miss, which included four goals.
- Scott said he will avoid knee-jerk selections and expects Essendon to look different against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium as he gives the current group a chance to respond on-field.
- He confirmed defender Mason Redman faces about six to eight weeks out with a knee injury, which will force at least one change to the side.
- The coach’s stance follows heavy losses to Hawthorn and Port Adelaide and a 15-game skid, with media voices such as Tim Watson questioning the call-out and Jimmy Bartel and James Hird urging a back-to-basics focus on pressure, tackles, and limiting uncontested marks.