Essendon’s coach Scott has left the club, following earlier public comments in which the club’s president, Andrew Welsh, indicated he believed Scott would be Essendon’s next premiership (flag) coach. Multiple outlets report that Welsh’s prior endorsement has since caused embarrassment for the club. The coverage frames the situation as a turnaround from the earlier confidence expressed in Scott’s long-term prospects at Essendon, with Scott now becoming the latest coach to depart amid the broader instability often referred to as a “trap door” in media discussion of the Tullamarine base. While the articles focus on the contrast between the president’s earlier stance and Scott’s subsequent departure, they also indicate that Scott’s exit is the key development driving attention. Across the reports, the main agreed elements are Welsh’s earlier belief that Scott would lead the club to a flag, and the fact that Scott has now departed from Essendon, changing the narrative surrounding his appointment and tenure.