sport news Why these photos from Hannah McGuire's funeral should make Brad Scott rethink ... trends now
Brad Scott's endorsement of Tarryn Thomas played out to the backdrop of emotional scenes on Thursday as the family of Hannah McGuire said goodbye to their loved one.
The body of Ms McGuire was discovered in a burnt-out car near State Forest Rd, close to Scarsdale, south-west of Ballarat in Victoria, on April 5. Lachlan Young, 21, has been charged over his ex-partner's alleged murder.
Essendon captain Zach Merrett and teammate Jake Stringer were among the mourners who spilled out of a Ballarat funeral home on Monday to pay their final respects to the 23-year-old teacher's aide.
Merrett and Stringer are believed to be good friends of Ms McGuire's parents, who own a pub in the country town of Clunes.
The Essendon pair's attendance at the moving funeral service came just a day after their coach, Scott, publicly backed a return to footy for troubled star Thomas.
Essendon captain Zach Merrett attended the funeral of Hannah McGuire on Thursday
Essendon teammate Jake Stringer was also in attendance at the moving service
Police discovered the remains of Hannah McGuire, 23, in a burnt out car near State Forest Rd, close to Scarsdale, south-west of Ballarat in Victoria, just before 10am on Friday
Former North Melbourne star Thomas was sacked by the Kangaroos earlier this year over behaviour relating to domestic violence against women.
However, he is eyeing up a return to the AFL in 2025, should he complete a good behaviour program, and Scott - who coached Thomas at North - believes the midfielder is deserving of a second chance.
'As an industry do we just wash our hands and say we're done with him?' he asked reporters. 'Or do we help him? I'd prefer to sit in the help camp.
'I've known
