West Coast leaders hold crisis talks as Eagles continue to flounder on and off the field

West Coast’s leadership group, facing the club’s worst start in history with seven consecutive losses in 2025, held crisis talks with coaches and the football department. Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson reported that key players like Jeremy McGovern and Liam Duggan expressed concerns about communication and support for new coach Andrew McQualter during the meeting, which was characterized as an intervention. Despite the dire situation, AFL great Luke Hodge commended the players’ initiative as a potential first step toward recovery.