West Coast

[Scraggers]

Are the WA press still giving West Coast a free pass?

Yes ... pretty much. There's been a number of ex-WCE "legends" (medias term, not mine) come out and call for sacking and a clean out of Admin etc, but the media continually follow it up with the 2025 contract at $1M a year and the soft-cap palaver.

The only newspaper over here is the West Australian ... commonly referred to as the WestCoast Australian. They never write anything negative about the Eagles, but if the Dockers put one foot out of place ... look out.

[Scraggers]

Yes ... pretty much. There's been a number of ex-WCE "legends" (medias term, not mine) come out and call for sacking and a clean out of Admin etc, but the media continually follow it up with the 2025 contract at $1M a year and the soft-cap palaver.

The only newspaper over here is the West Australian ... commonly referred to as the WestCoast Australian. They never write anything negative about the Eagles, but if the Dockers put one foot out of place ... look out.

Perfect example ... https://www.perthnow.com.au/opinion/...ses-c-11094588

[Mofra]

There are a few factors to this:
He's been a big money earner for a long time so money, despite it being considerable, might not be an overwhelming consideration.
If he leaves now there are very plausible reasons why they've bottomed out so he would still be employable with other clubs.
Two years must be a daunting time to go to work if you aren't enjoying it especially for a results orientated career coach.

I suspect there will a reasonable pay out come the end of the season and from some reports the soft cap might be increased again for next season.

He may also feel a sense of duty to stick with his players. Money isn't the only reason to coach

[jeemak]

He may also feel a sense of duty to stick with his players. Money isn't the only reason to coach

Yeah but money buys you that second house which is the ultimate goal of any self respecting AFL citizen.

[Dry Rot]

This is a good article

Misery mounts for West Coast after horror 171-point defeat by Sydney

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/bl...feat-by-sydney

[Topdog]

Yes ... pretty much. There's been a number of ex-WCE "legends" (medias term, not mine) come out and call for sacking and a clean out of Admin etc, but the media continually follow it up with the 2025 contract at $1M a year and the soft-cap palaver.

The only newspaper over here is the West Australian ... commonly referred to as the WestCoast Australian. They never write anything negative about the Eagles, but if the Dockers put one foot out of place ... look out.

The times, they are a changin.

https://twitter.com/TitusOReily/stat...269245954?s=20

[Scraggers]

The times, they are a changin.

https://twitter.com/TitusOReily/stat...269245954?s=20

I voted ... not sure it will count

[mjp]

If you're curious about how things are going at West Coast - REALLY - check the WAFL scores from today.

https://wafl.com.au/match/league-eas...-round-12-2023

[bornadog]

If you're curious about how things are going at West Coast - REALLY - check the WAFL scores from today.

https://wafl.com.au/match/league-eas...-round-12-2023

Wow they are really stuffed

[GVGjr]

If you're curious about how things are going at West Coast - REALLY - check the WAFL scores from today.

https://wafl.com.au/match/league-eas...-round-12-2023

Chants and media speculation focusing about sacking the coach is put into a more realistic perspective. That isn't his fault

[EasternWest]

If you're curious about how things are going at West Coast - REALLY - check the WAFL scores from today.

https://wafl.com.au/match/league-eas...-round-12-2023

Oh my.

[jeemak]

Well you want your reserves to play like your seniors........

[bornadog]

West Coast Board has agreed for Adam Simpson to coach in 2024.

[mjp]

West Coast Board has agreed for Adam Simpson to coach in 2024.

Get the pop-corn.

[EasternWest]

Get the pop-corn.

No no, he has the full support of the board.