Rhyce Shaw
Shaw already has the backing of the North Melbourne board, having signed with the Roos as a caretaker coach as Scott's interim replacement.
Shaw will have a legitimate chance to hold a permanent coaching position, with the Roos showing great consideration for the 37-year-old.
Shaw is a two-time AFLCA coach of the year and NEAFL coach of the year, developing his duty as an AFL coach in-the-making.
North Melbourne have the remainder of the season to make their decision, giving plenty of time for Shaw to prove his pedigree as an option if the Roos fail to sign a premier target.
Recent history will fair against Shaw, with only one caretaker coach signing on permanently in the last decade. Matt Primus managed a 5-2 record with Port Adelaide as an interim coach in 2010.
Primus' senior tenure with Port only lasted 40 matches, adding just eight wins over three seasons before losing his position in 2012.
North Melbourne are expected to look elsewhere as they start a hunt for Scott's replacement, while Shaw will have the remaining 12 matches of the season to argue his case as the Roos' next No.1.
