West Coast coach Adam Simpson insists he’s nonetheless the appropriate man to guide the Eagles into the longer term regardless of the membership’s horror performances within the final two seasons, unprecedented run of long run accidents and the ache of being caught on the underside of the ladder.
West Coast have been annihilated by 108 factors by Carlton on Saturday evening in what was their third triple determine defeat within the final 12 months.
The Eagles are going through the prospect of a painful and prolonged rebuild given they’ve an inventory filled with older gamers.
Former Essendon captain Matthew Lloyd is amongst consultants to query whether or not Simpson will see out his contract which doesn’t finish till 2025.
But Simpson is adamant he’s dedicated to the duty.
“I’m up for the fight,” he advised 7NEWS.
“Nothing has changed for me from four or five weeks ago. We’ve hit another hurdle this year with a few things but my attitude hasn’t changed.”
West Coast’s probabilities of competing in opposition to Richmond on Saturday suffered one other blow on Monday when Samo Petrevski-Seton accepted a one match suspension for participating in tough conduct.
With Rhett Bazzo already dominated out on account of concussion, the Eagles can be compelled to make at the least two adjustments this weekend.
They are hopeful that Dom Sheed will return from a throat harm but when he stays unavailable, they’ll solely have Callum Jamieson, Zane Trew, Harry Barnett, Tyrell Dewar and Jordyn Baker to select from to finish a 26-man squad.
Simpon’s premiership teammate David King mentioned the Eagles have been in a horrible place.
“I understand the situation,” he advised SEN.
“They can’t even train at the moment. They’ve got 26 available players. They’ve got 17 on the injury list.
“I don’t know of a cub that could compete with that sort of trauma. I don’t think its’ fair to judge the team now with 17 injuries.”
But King can be conscious of how huge a problem it’s for an AFL coach to maintain his job when the staff is struggling.
West Coast was the one backside 4 staff final season to not sack their coach.
King mentioned whereas the membership and Simpson have been working properly collectively, they may simply attain a tipping level.
“I don’t know if it will be Simmo that corrects it. Usually this coach doesn’t survive. Usually you part company,” he mentioned.
“The club are really happy with Adam Simpson. That’s what’s being lost.
“He’s got another year of contract after this year so we wait and see. I could see all options on the table.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
