Could Brad Scott be leaving North for Gold Coast?

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott is the red-hot favourite to replace Rodney Eade at the Gold Coast Suns, and he's still yet to categorically rule out the move.

According to Sportsbet, Scott's chances of being Suns coach in 2018 have shortened from $41 to just $1.60 in recent times.

As the Kangaroos plotted how to beat St Kilda on Friday, Scott kept his coaching plans a closely-guarded secret.

"You guys keep speculating and I'll keep doing my job," Scott told reports.

The North Melbourne mentor has plenty of supporters on the Gold Coast, best mates with Suns football manager Marcus Ashcroft.

Suns chief executive Mark Evans recently confirmed he has settled on a panel that will determine who takes charge next season.

Assistant coach Dean Solomon is at the helm of the struggling club after Eade was sacked earlier this month, and after backing from co-captain Steven May he's likely to remain a contender to fill the role permanently.

But Evans wants options, given the standing of other AFL assistants and the possibility of rival head coaches becoming available.

"I have decided but I haven't detailed to the board what the process will be so I'll take it to them first," Evans said, adding the board would have input in the final decision.

Solomon had a tought initiation on Saturday when he watched his Suns squander an early lead to lose by 58 points against Brisbane.

"To become a good successful team (excitement to play) can't be enough. You've got to want to win every week and that's what Solly's sort of implemented in last couple of weeks," May said.

"I hope that he's still around at the club next year, whether that's as a full-time coach or a senior assistant ... I know he'll throw his hat into the ring."

May said he was thankful for Eade's contribution during his three years at the club.

That's despite Eade claiming he might not have taken the job if he knew the full extent of Gold Coast's troubles.

"I'm not sure (what Eade was referring to). He didn't really specify," May said.

"Like I said, he's an experienced coach and he's used to a different system and I am used to what I've been a part of."

with AAP