‘Worst side in the competition’: Lloyd savages Essendon as pressure mounts on Brad Scott
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has criticized the team, calling them the worst in the competition. Young player Archie Roberts has expressed support for coach Brad Scott despite the team's struggles. The Bombers are facing a significant injury crisis, complicating the evaluation of Scott's performance as head coach.
- ▪Matthew Lloyd labeled Essendon as the worst side in the competition.
- ▪Archie Roberts defended coach Brad Scott amid mounting pressure.
- ▪The team is dealing with a severe injury crisis, impacting their performance.
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