Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says he was in hospital when he was informed about the sacking of coach Brad Scott. Multiple reports state that McGrath learned of the decision while receiving medical care and later shared the circumstances around how he first found out about the change to the club’s coaching staff. The accounts are consistent that McGrath’s disclosure describes a personal reaction to the news at the time, with the hospital setting central to his explanation. The reports do not provide additional, outlet-specific details about the coach’s dismissal beyond confirming that Scott was sacked and that the captain was told the outcome while he was hospitalised. Collectively, the articles focus on the timing of McGrath’s notification and how it differed from the usual club communications approach. The story is presented as a “grim” or stark revelation by the captain, centred on the fact he was still dealing with health matters when he was told of the coaching change.