Robbo: Simpson’s death was by a 1000 bad quarters
Adam Simpson and West Coast probably should have parted ways at the end of last year. It meant Simpson’s sacking was the least surprising bombshell of 2024, writes MARK ROBINSON.
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‘Not his style’: Simpson not keen on farewell as caretaker confirmed
Adam Simpson and West Coast will part ways, with Eagles’ assistant coach Jarrad Schofield confirmed as caretaker. But if he starts this weekend or next weekend is still up in the air.
Sacked coach blindsided in car crash presser
West Coast has sacked coach Adam Simpson and thrown him under the bus with a wild moment in his farewell press conference.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
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Five things we learnt from Eagles v Bombers
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‘We’re fine’: AFL coach can’t accept reality
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Simpson seeks clarity as Reid social gaffe adds draft intrigue
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$6m goodbye? Decision on Simpson’s future looms
Adam Simpson is under mounting pressure to remain West Coast coach beyond the next two weeks after a disastrous derby loss put pressure on Eagles powerbrokers to act.
Duffield: Eagles need to make Simpson call now
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End of an era as Richmond star quits
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