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Posted: 2024-07-05 03:36:09

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Some West Coast players have reportedly sent text messages since their latest loss saying they want Adam Simpson replaced as Eagles coach.

Simpson says "disgruntled" players are "part of the job" and maintains he has the team's support and is the right man to coach West Coast.

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The Eagles play the Demons in Melbourne on Sunday, with Simpson saying they will "try and unite and be better".

West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson is adamant he still has the support of the AFL side's playing group, following reports of player discontent.

The West Australian newspaper has reported text messages involving players wanting a change in coach following the Eagles' 10-goal loss to Hawthorn at Perth Stadium last weekend.

"It's not ideal, but it's not uncommon either," Simpson told journalists on Friday in response to questions about the reports.

"It happened when I was under Dennis [Pagan], it happened when I was working with Clarko [Alastair Clarkson], and it happens all the time.

"There's always people that are disgruntled, it's just part of the job. I think I've still got the players."

Simpson said he would address the reports with the players, but would not launch a "witch-hunt."

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