West Coast Eagles: Board members descend on Mineral Resources Park as decision on Adam Simpson’s future looms

West Coast’s board have begun gathering at Mineral Resources Park as speculation builds around a decision on coach Adam Simpson’s future. Chairman Paul Fitzpatrick arrived shortly before 2pm and was followed by a steady stream of arrivals of other board members in a half-hour period. Their gathering comes just one week after The West Australian exclusively revealed they had gathered for an informal meeting at Fitzpatrick’s house, and two days after the club’s season ended with a loss to Adelaide relegating them to the bottom of the ladder. Simpson asked for clarity on his position after a 101-point loss to Fremantle in round 22, and players have called for a swift decision on his future so they can prepare for 2024. The premiership coach still has two years to run on his contract and would have to receive a massive payout if sacked. But players, powerbrokers and fans have thrown their support behind Simpson in recent days as momentum swung his way. West Coast’s board have remained steadfast that no decisions on anyone’s future would be made until after round 24. Simpson attempted to take the focus off himself on Saturday night, preferring to allow the spotlight to shine on retiring greats Nic Naitanui, Luke Shuey and Shannon Hurn.