Adam Simpson announcement that he is leaving West Coast Eagles now another significant issue for team….
WEST Coast coach Adam Simpson doesn’t like using the word rebuild, but don’t let that convince you that he isn’t committed to preparing the Eagles for long-term success.
In fact, so set is Simpson on getting the Eagles in a strong position for the future, he’s come to terms with the possibility that it might not be him who sees the club out the other side.
“How long that takes, I’m not sure, so that (preparing for the future) is my personal focus. If it takes one or two years, fantastic, if it takes three or four and I’m not here, that’s OK,” Simpson told AFL.com.au.
“It’s the bigger picture piece that’s really important, that we set our club up for the future and I’m aware of that.
“If it’s a rebuild, great, let’s call it a rebuild. If it’s transition, whatever it is, we’ve identified that the draft is really important … the list is going to get younger.
Simpson is aware of the “head in the sand” criticism that can come from not labelling this Eagles phase as a rebuild. But the fact is this is a different type of list to one that is traditionally in that mode.
Norm Smith medallist Luke Shuey, dual club champion Nic Naitanui, and former captain Shannon Hurn remain as champions of the club, while senior players Jeremy McGovern, Jack Darling and Andrew Gaff will give the Eagles every chance of spiking if they stay fit.
