Andrew McQualter appointed as West Coast coach

UPDATE

West Coast has confirmed the appointment of Andrew McQualter as the cub's new senior coach.

“We believe Andrew has the professional and personal qualities and experience required to guide our team. We are excited to have someone of his calibre leading our football program forward,” CEO Don Pyke said.

“We were in a fortunate position where we had three exceptional candidates short-listed with Andrew possessing the credentials and vision needed to help us make strong progress.

“Andrew has a firm vision of what needs to be done and is ready to embrace the opportunity of being an AFL senior coach.

“We welcome Andrew, Jane, Emily, Alice and Georgia to our West Coast family.”

EARLIER

Andrew McQualter is set to be named as the senior coach of the West Coast Eagles.

The 38-year-old Melbourne assistant will step back into the senior coaching ranks after serving as Richmond’s interim coach last season.

McQualter has beaten Hayden Skipworth and Steven King to the top job at the Eagles.

Channel 7’s Mitch Cleary and Channel 9's and SEN regular Tom Morris reported the news on Monday morning.

More to come.