Scott: The result wasn’t even the worst part
Essendon coach Brad Scott was frustrated by a lot of things in the wake of his side’s horror loss to St Kilda – but he was clear on the two issues that disappointed him most.
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Fraudulent FC: The 31 minutes that proved Dons are pretenders
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‘Horror show’ rocks Essendon’s finals hopes
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‘Play to his tools’: Lyon resistant to move
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Vale Norma Barker: Loving mum’s tribute to Saints legend
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Fears emerge over AFL coach after sacking
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