West Coast coach Adam Simpson say he still has the support of the players, following reports of discontent among the Eagles. A report in The Western Australian suggests some players want a change of coach, following the side’s embarrassing loss to Hawthorn.
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00:00Last week, they overcame Port Adelaide. Last night, it was Adelaide's turn to be put to
00:07the sword by the Demons.
00:09Petrarca spins, snaps, finishes with utter class.
00:14They head home on a four-game winning streak, leaving the Crows with a season already in
00:19tatters.
00:20We have periods of time where we look so far off, fundamentals and execution and decision
00:27making.
00:28The teams are starting to arrive for the unique ground, with the Eagles preparing to play
00:32Sydney in the Adelaide Hills.
00:34Beautiful ground, yeah. It looks in pristine condition. I think it's the same size as the
00:39G.
00:40The game a homecoming of sorts for swan Brodie Grundy.
00:43The last time I was in Mount Barker would have been under-16s basketball, so I haven't
00:49been there for a long time, but yeah, we'll enjoy the bus trip up there.
00:54Richmond is fresh off a first win, but missing a host of players through injury and suspension.
01:00It makes the return of Premiership player Dustin Martin critical against the Saints.
01:05To quality forwards and experienced forwards going out, his organisation and stuff there
01:11in our front end is going to be really important for us.
01:13We know what he's capable of, and you know, like Giorioli and Short, those sort of guys
01:20can really, and Broad, they're really, it's virtually a Premiership midfield.
01:25Former Pied Jack Ginnivan will play against his old club for the first time after feeling
01:30unwanted last year.
01:31He can't have a lot of control over the conversations that are happening on the outside, he just
01:36needs to make sure he keeps playing his role, doing his job for the team.
01:38We love Jack, we still do. He's a Premiership player and he's always welcome back at our
01:42club and no, we'll celebrate Jack when we have a reunion.
01:47The Collingwood Hawks clash will wrap up gather round. Matthew Smith, ABC News.