Daisy Pearce named West Coast's AFLW coach in 'tremendous fillip' for struggling club
Big news for Western Australian sport!
Regardless of personal affiliations, it is good news at a State level to see a star of this caliber be attracted to the West.
I think it is fair to say WA has lost a bit of its lustre as a professional sporting home for many.
Unless my reading of the Code is wrong, she would have plenty of offers.
Daisy Pearce named West Coast's AFLW coach in 'tremendous fillip' for struggling club
Chris De Silva
West Coast's struggling AFLW program has received a major boost with legend Daisy Pearce unveiled as its new coach.
Pearce's appointment comes after the exit of West Coast's previous AFLW coach Michael Prior earlier this year.
Widely considered to be one of the most influential figures in women's football, Pearce joins the Eagles after spending the past year with Geelong as an assistant coach to Chris Scott.
The 35-year-old described the decision to leave Geelong as "difficult" as she was unveiled as the Eagles coach.
"In a short time I learnt an enormous amount and have been surrounded by colleagues who I admire and feel so fortunate to have worked with," she said.
"I'm excited to be a senior coach, particularly with this young Eagles team that has so much upside.
"It has come at the right time for me and this a role and a move that my family and I are going to embrace.
"I feel a great sense of responsibility for shaping the right environment and adding to the good foundations that are already here to develop this emerging list of players.
"I can't wait to get started by playing a role during the remainder of the sign and trade period and at next week's draft."
Pearce enjoyed a successful AFLW career with Melbourne, making three All-Australian teams and captaining the side to a premiership before her retirement earlier this year.
Since her retirement, Pearce has mixed her time in the coaches' box with broadcast duties as a commentator for Channel Seven, and is considered to be one of the brightest minds in the AFL industry.
West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett said the club is "thrilled" to have Pearce joining its AFLW program.
"This is a tremendous fillip for our women's program and she comes to us at an ideal time to assist in the growth and development of our team," he said.
"Daisy's record speaks for itself and she has all the credentials required to help our young squad achieve their undoubted potential. I know our players will be absolutely delighted with this appointment.
"While we are thrilled to have her on board, she is equally excited by the opportunity and is keen to get to work as soon as possible in directing the evolution of the squad."
