Brad Scott to help tackle some of the AFL’s biggest issues
FORMER North Melbourne coach Brad Scott will play a key role in the AFL’s revamped football department and game-trends analysis next year.
Scott will be at the forefront of a number of changes and appointments designed to bolster the league’s football department, following David Rath’s move to St Kilda. In the position, Scott will closely examine game trends and congestion, after nine new rules were introduced for the 2019 season.
But it will be only one aspect of a broad role, which will also involve some key commercial and business matters, as well as stadium and broadcasting issues, mental health and the AFLW. The league wants Scott to impart his coaching acumen and experience across various aspects of the league’s operations.
Scott has taken a break from the game and spent time with his family since the Kangaroos parted ways with him in Round 10 this year.
He has also played a role helping the AFL on the laws of the game committee during the past two seasons.
The league has focused heavily on the rules debate, the scoring decline and trying to eradicate the congestion problem under Rath in 2018-19.
Among the new rules was the introduction of the 6-6-6 starting positions at centre bounces, which the league is confident will pay off, helping provide players with more time and space in the contest.
But AFL football boss Steve Hocking said the league would also continue to zero in on other off-field matters, including women’s football and mental health.