With the 2024 season just around the corner, practice matches and selection calls incoming, there's plenty to dissect ahead of the first bounce of the ball.ย 

With this in mind, let's take a look at the coaches who are under the most pressure heading into the new season.

We have started with the coaches with the least amount of pressure, building up to the coaches with the most amount of pressure for the season ahead.

3. Adam Simpson (West Coast)

West Coast's decision to keep Adam Simpson at the club for 2024 had some heads turn after yet another poor-performing season. Simpson has lost 51 of the last 66 games that he has coached, with the club's past two seasons arguably their worst.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Adam Simpson, Senior Coach of the Eagles coach addresses the team at a quarter-time break during the 2019 AFL round 09 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Melbourne Demons at Optus Stadium on May 17, 2019, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos)

Throughout the year the Eagles were labelled as a reserve team and having a lack of effort, though there were some momentous wins which helped Simpson stay afloat.

However, with veterans retiring and a lack of talent there is a chance the Eagles could have a repeat season which could put a huge strain on his coaching position.

Though Eagles management have maintained their trust in Simpson, more losses at the start of the 2024 season could put immense pressure on his coaching position, and if the Eagles get off to a slow start we may see a new coach at the Eagles prior to their mid-seasn bye.