AFL coaches Chris and Brad Scott are mourning the tragic death of their younger brother, Ben.

In a death notice placed in the Herald Sun on Tuesday, North Melbourne Football club passed on its sincere condolences to the Scott family.

Another notice described the 37-year-old as a fun, caring and adventurous young man.

Chris Scott is currently on leave from Geelong but is not expected to miss an extended period of time and is likely to be back at work when the full senior list resumes training.

Out of respect to their coach’s wishes, Geelong Football Club declined to comment, saying the tragedy was a private family matter.

Originally published as Scott brothers mourn family tragedy