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Christopher Michael Scott (born 3 May 1976) is a former Australian rules footballer in the Australian Football League (AFL) best known for being a dual premiership player with the Brisbane Lions and a dual premiership coach at Geelong in 2011 and 2022. He has been the senior coach of Geelong since 2011. Early life Scott along with his twin brother Brad was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to parents Colin and Lynne. He attended St Kevin’s College. Both were also proficient in cricket with Chris in year 11 playing in an APS premiership with St Kevin’s. Chris Scott was picked by the Brisbane Bears in the 1993 AFL Draft with the 12th draft pick. Moving to Brisbane in Queensland as a 17-year-old he continued to study at St Kevin's College in Melbourne before completing year 12 at Brisbane Boys' College during his first year on Brisbane's list. Scott had to catch a taxi to training because he was too young to drive. Playing career Brisbane Bears Scott made his AFL debut in 1994 with the Brisbane Bears, taking out the Norwich Rising Star award. Scott became one of the AFL's toughest defensive players, using his strength to outmuscle opposing forwards. Along with his twin brother Brad, they were nicknamed the Kray brothers by some fans for their forceful and ruthless styles of play. Scott played a total of 55 games and kicked a total of 23 goals for Brisbane Bears from 1994 until 1996. Brisbane Lions At the end of the 1996 season, following the merger of the Fitzroy Football Club and the Brisbane Bears, Chris Scott joined the newly formed Brisbane Lions. During Brisbane Lions's three-peat era, Scott was part of a powerful backline also containing Mal Michael, Chris Johnson and Justin Leppitsch. He was a member of the 2001 and 2002 premiership sides, but did not play in the 2003 AFL Grand Final after being named an emergency. He caused controversy in round 1 of 2005 when Scott, along with Mal Michael, crashed into St Kilda's Nick Riewoldt after Riewoldt chose to stay on the ground with a broken collarbone. In the same game Scott also had several teeth knocked out after receiving a back-handed fist from opponent Aaron Hamill. Scott's later career was plagued with injuries. Brisbane's round 22, 2007 match against Geelong on 1 September 2007 became his last, after he announced his retirement from his playing career a few days earlier on 28 August 2007. Scott played a total of 160 games and kicked 56 goals for Brisbane Lions from 1997 until 2007. He was also a member of the Brisbane Lions premiership teams in 2001 and 2002. Coaching career Fremantle Football Club assistant coach (2008–2010) In 2008, Scott joined Fremantle Football Club as an assistant coach under senior coach Mark Harvey. Geelong Football Club senior coach (2011–present) In 2010, Scott was a frontrunner for the Port Adelaide Football Club senior coaching position to replace the sacked Mark Williams but ultimately fell short and caretaker senior coach and former Port captain, Matthew Primus, was chosen by the selection committee to be the club's senior coach. The media speculated that Scott was considered the second best applicant by the selection committee. On 18 October 2010, it was officially announced by the Geelong Football Club that Scott would be their senior coach, following Mark Thompson's resignation at the end of the 2010 season. Scott had a brilliant start to his AFL coaching career, with Geelong winning its first thirteen matches of the 2011 season. His thirteen wins in succession was the best start to a coaching career in almost 80 years. But this streak was broken in round 15, when the Cats went down to Essendon by four points. Scott coached Geelong to its third Grand Final in five years and became the first senior coach since Malcolm Blight in 1997 to win a premiership as a first-year club senior coach, when Geelong under Scott defeated Collingwood in the 2011 AFL Grand Final by a margin of 38 points, where the final score was Geelong 18.11 (119) to Collingwood 12.9 (81). He is also the youngest premiership coach since Alex Jesaulenko in 1979 to win a Grand Final. In August 2014, Scott signed a two-year contract extension extending his tenure as senior coach of Geelong until the end of 2017. In August 2018, Scott signed a four-year contract extension extending his tenure as senior coach of Geelong until the end of 2022. In the 2020 season, which was significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, Scott coached Geelong to the 2020 AFL Grand Final, but fell short and lost to Richmond by a margin of 31 points, where the final score was Richmond 12.9.(81) to Geelong 7.8.(50). In May 2022, Scott signed a two-year contract extension as senior coach of Geelong until the end of 2024. In the 2022 season, Scott coached Geelong to a premiership win in the 2022 AFL Grand Final, where Geelong under Scott defeated Sydney Swans by a margin of 81 points, where the final score was Geelong 20.13 (133) to Sydney Swans 8.4 (52), This made Scott a two-time premiership coach. Statistics Playing statistics Coaching statistics Updated to the end of the 2022 season. Honours and achievements Playing honours Team AFL premiership (Brisbane Lions): 2001, 2002 Individual Merrett–Murray Medal (Brisbane Lions): 1998 Brisbane Lions vice-captain: 1999–2004 Norwich Rising Star award (later named the Ron Evans Medal): 1994 AFL Rising Star Nominee: 1994 (round 7) Brisbane Lions - Most professional player: 1999 Brisbane Lions Team of the Decade: 2000–2010 (half-back flank) Coaching honours Team AFL premiership (Geelong): 2011, 2022 McClelland Trophy (Geelong): 2019 2022 Individual Jock McHale Medal: 2011, 2022 All-Australian: 2011, 2022 Coach of the Australian international rules football team for the 2017 International Rules Series Personal life Scott's identical twin brother Brad Scott played alongside him at the Brisbane Lions and is the senior coach of Essendon. Chris is the older twin by a few minutes. References External links Chris Scott's playing statistics from AFL Tables. Discover the Chris Scott popular books. 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Best Seller Chris Scott Books of 2024
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The Lazarus Vault
Tom HarperFrom the pen of prizewinning author Tom Harper, this is a highoctane adventure thriller in the bestselling tradition of The Da Vinci Code. With a lingering sense of tension and une...
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The Simple Guide To Eminem
Chris ScottHow does someone who wears clothes that are at least three times too big for him, who has been condemned by so many still stay at the top of his game. Talent. Eminem works hard at ...
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The Excalibur Codex
James DouglasJamie Saintclair embarks on another actionpacked historical adventure, guaranteed to have you gripped from page one! A must read for fans of Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski and Scott Mar...
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Poems of Life
Christopher John ScottLife is full of happiness, heartbreak joy and sadness. My first collection of poems tries to reflect the many emotions we go through in our early lives as adults.
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The Mosaic Of Shadows
Tom HarperPerfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Lindsey Davis, Steven Pressfield, this breathtaking and captivating novel brings the Crusades to life in all their triumphant and tragic glory.'G...
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Ascent
Chris Bonington'He is the David Attenborough of mountaineering . . . Bonington's most personal memoir yet' The Times 'This is a compelling tale of fortitude and endurance' The Sunday TimesCh...
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Secrets of the Dead
Tom HarperFans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani will love this highoctane, edgeofyourseat international thriller from the pen of prizewinning author Tom Harper. It has everythin...
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Thunderbirds
Marcus HearnCelebrating over 50 years of the classic TV series, this beautiful, lavish hardback written by Thunderbirds expert Marcus Hearn. Contains exclusive, never before published behind ...
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Savage Son
Jack Carr“Take my word for it, James Reece is one rowdy motherfer. Get ready!”Chris Pratt, star of the #1 Amazon Prime series The Terminal List “A rare gutpunch writer, full of grit and ins...
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The Girl in the Band
Belinda ChappleThis is the story Bardot’s Belinda Chapple has wanted to tell for twenty years – a cautionary tale of exploitation and heartbreak. In 2000, millions of Australians tuned in to watc...
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The Simple Guide To The English Premier League 2013-14
Chris ScottFact filled pages with everything you need to know about the English Premier League teams. Riveting history of all the clubs and our predictions for the coming season. Get this sim...
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Found Her
NJ MackayThe most gripping, emotional and redemptive psychological thriller of 2021 for fans of Erin Kinsley, Lisa Jewell, Louise Jensen, Phoebe Morgan, CL Taylor, Cara Hunter and KL Slate...
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The Simple Guide To The London Olympics 2012
Chris ScottThe 2012 summer Olympics will be held in London, England from the 27th July to the 12th August. This will be the third times the games have been held in London; the previous years ...
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Never Grow Up
Jackie ChanA candid, thrilling memoir from one of the most recognizable, influential, and beloved cinematic personalities in the world.Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour,...
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Red Sky Mourning
Jack CarrWith the walls closing in, Navy SEAL sniper James Reece is on a race to dismantle a conspiracy that has forced America to her knees in the latest highoctane pageturner that seems r...
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Straight Shooter
Stephen A. SmithAN NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEEAmerica’s most popular sports media figure tells it like it is in this “raw, deeply authentic, and immensely entertaining” (Bob Iger, #1 New York Times ...
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Jack Carr Boxed Set
Jack CarrA whiteknuckled boxed set featuring the first three “absolutely awesome” (Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author) thrillers in the instant #1 New York Times bestselling Te...
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Behind the Sequins
Shirley BallasLeave it all on the floor...Queen of Latin Ballroom, Shirley Ballas has a spectacular dance career spanning over 40 years – she has ChaCha'd her way across the world's dance floors...
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The Journey Through Wales and the Description of Wales
Gerald Of Wales, Betty Radice & Lewis ThorpeScholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and The Journey Through Wales describes his eventful tour of...
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Outback
Michael DaviesA powerful debut novel that continues the legacy of ‘Master of the Genre’ Desmond Bagley with a thriller set in Australia, also appealing to a new generation of readers of who ador...
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To Risks Unknown
Douglas ReemanMultimillion copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman is the master of naval fiction and this actionpacked, highoctane WW2 historical adventure is no exception. Jampacked with tensio...
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The Doomsday Testament
James DouglasFrom bestselling author James Douglas, a gripping and enthralling historical conspiracy thriller a must read for fans of Dan Brown, James Becker and Chris Kuzneski.READERS ARE LOV...
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The Simple Guide To Justin Bieber
Chris ScottThe Simple Guide To Justin Bieber takes a light hearted look at his early years growing up in Stratford, Canada playing soccer and hockey and enjoying ice cream at Scoopers. Do you...
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The Simple Guide To Taylor Swift
Chris ScottWhy did Taylor Swift love music and singing so much? Did family have any influence in her career? Just a couple of the things discussed in this wonderful book. A nice easy Simple G...
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The Simple Guide To Tea
Chris ScottA simple introduction to the world of tea. We start with a look into the history of tea and the different types of tea. White, Black, Green, Oolong and Tisanes. The tea process is ...
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Swim, Bike, Run
Alistair Brownlee & Jonathan BrownleeSwim, Bike, Run is the ultimate triathlon book, from Olympic heroes the Brownlee brothersThe Olympic Triathlon, Hyde Park, LondonAugust 7th 2012'We jogged to our positions on the p...
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American Governor
Matt KatzThe ultimate insider to Chris Christie’s 2016 presidential campaign delivers a definitive biography of the popular and controversial governor of New Jerseyincluding the true story ...
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Those Guys Have All the Fun
Tom Shales & James Andrew MillerIn the exclusive behind the scenes look, sports fans can unlock the fascinating history of the channel that changed the way people watch and interact with their favorite teams. It...
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A Celebration of Beatrix Potter
Beatrix Potter2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter, making it the perfect time to pay tribute to the beloved author/illustrator with A Celebration of Beatrix Potter!With illustri...
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The Sacred Scroll
Anton GillConstantinople 1204: the holy city is razed to the ground by Crusaders the streets awash with blood. Modern day Istanbul: an elite group of archaeologists uncover the grave of Enr...
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Unflinching
Jody MiticElite sniper Jody Mitic loved being a soldier. His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the Canadian military, through sniper training, and firefigh...
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Republican Rescue
Chris ChristieEnough with the infighting, the truthdenying, the wild conspiracy claims, the looking backward, and the refusal to focus on the dangerous Biden agenda. Here’s Chris Christie’s urge...
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The Simple Guide To Nelson Mandela
Chris ScottAlthough a simple guide this book tries to share with you the struggles and triumphs of this great man. It covers the life of Nelson Mandela starting with an explanation of The Apa...
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The Isis Covenant
James DouglasJamie Saintclair embarks on another actionpacked historical adventure, guaranteed to have you gripped from page one! Perfect for fans of Dan Brown, Chris Kuzneski and Scott Mariani...
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The Glory Boys
Douglas ReemanAs we've come to expect from multimillion copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman, The Glory Boys expertly weaves close and detailed knowledge of the actual events of WWII into a si...
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Rendezvous - South Atlantic
Douglas ReemanReaders of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith will love this gripping, spellbinding and unputdownable WW2 historical adventure full of vivid battle scenes and masterf...
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Knights Of The Cross
Tom HarperPerfect for fans of Conn Iggulden, Lindsey Davis, Steven Pressfield, this breathtaking and captivating novel brings the Crusades to life in all their triumphant and tragic glory.'G...
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Badge of Glory
Douglas ReemanFans of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith will love this enthralling and colourful saga from multimillion copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman. The first novel in ...
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The Greatest Enemy
Douglas ReemanThis compelling nautical adventure from multimillion copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman will have readers of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith gripped with its e...