West Coast coach Adam Simpson has delivered a blunt reminder that the Eagles nonetheless have quite a lot of work to do regardless of lastly displaying a glimpse of their long-promised faster recreation model.
The Eagles broke a nine-month winless drought with a 14.16 (100) to 11.15 (81) win over Better Western Sydney at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Their first win since spherical 15 of final season was on the again of an eight-goal second time period, the place West Coast noticeably performed with extra dare and sprint than up to now few years.
And whereas Simpson acknowledged it was a step in the suitable path, he was not getting caught up within the jubilation of the victory.
“It is only a brutal competitors… we will not bask within the glory of the second quarter,” Simpson stated.
“We have got quite a lot of work to do however they obtained an opportunity to precise what we have been engaged on off the again of successful some contests and stoppages and good gamers enjoying nicely.
“We have seen quite a lot of these indicators over summer time, however we’ve not actually introduced it collectively and we’re nonetheless a good approach off in quite a lot of areas nevertheless it was good to get a little bit of reward on the scoreboard for a few of the issues we’re engaged on.”
Slightly beneath 24 hours after Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir dominated out Nat Fyfe (foot) for the Western Derby, Simpson gave extra unhealthy information, saying Nic Naitanui (Achilles) and Elliot Yeo (calf) have been extra “unlikely than doubtless” to play.
Surprisingly, the Eagles head into the competition greater on the ladder with the Dockers feeling the pinch after a stunning 0-2 begin to their season.
Simpson wouldn’t purchase into any thought that they have been beneath much less stress than their cross-town rivals.
“I do not assume this adjustments something from what we do… there was a good bit of criticism and noise, which we settle for, we have been disappointing final week, nevertheless it simply does not change,” Simpson stated.
“I attempt to not adapt to wins and losses an excessive amount of. I’ve had no alternative, I’ve had quite a lot of losses. I’ve tried to remain glass half-full.
“We’re setting ourselves up for the long term. So win, lose or draw subsequent week we’re attempting to construct a baseline, get some expertise by our checklist, expose some children and get our leaders to play nearly as good as they will on the identical time.
“That is our plan, so subsequent week is actually necessary, nevertheless it’s not grand closing week.”
