Live updates: Adam Simpson set to speak as West Coast Eagles call time on 11-year reign
Adam Simpson’s tenure as coach of West Coast has come to an end with the club and premiership leader parting ways on Tuesday morning.
After weeks of speculation, the Eagles confirmed the decision in a statement that Simpson would leave the position immediately.
“The West Coast Eagles and senior coach Adam Simpson have mutually agreed that his 11-year tenure at the club will come to an end,” the statement said.
Quick decision
After more than a year of scrutiny and speculation on Adam Simpson’s future, the final call came very quickly.
The first sign of a decision happened this morning as Tim Kelly’s press conference was cancelled just minutes before starting.
Welcome
It’s the moment that has been on the cards for the past two seasons.
It feels like it’s the end of an era as Adam Simpson and the Eagles have parted ways after 11 years.
The press conference is about to start and we’ll bring you all the wash-up as it comes to hand.
