Nisbett sympathises with Collingwood over Eade
West Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett has backed Collingwood chairman Eddie McGuire's call for compensation for losing contracted coaches to other clubs.
McGuire has demanded financial compensation for the loss of its contracted football boss Rodney Eade, who on Tuesday accepted a three-year deal to coach Gold Coast.
The Magpies released Eade from the final two years of his contract but believe they deserve compensation for the loss of an experienced and key figure in their football department on the eve of the pre-season.
Nisbett said today that compensation for coaches breaching contracts would be commonplace in the future.
"I think Eddie has got every right to ask for compensation," he said.
"It's not a new concept, it happens in the NFL, in fact they trade draft picks for coaches.
"It's something that's got to be on the agenda and I think Eddie is floating it because it's a concept that needs to be explored.
"The reason Eddie would float it is that he has to spend a lot of money using a search company who will then go and find someone who can replace someone of the calibre of Rodney Eade.
"Rodney Eades don't come around every week. He is going to have to spend a lot of money to find the right person."
Nisbett also confirmed the club's interest in de-listed pair Taylor Hunt (Geelong) and Kane Lucas (Carlton).
Speaking after the 2015 AFL fixture was released this morning, Nisbett said he was disappointed the club had been hit with six six-day breaks and would have only four games in Melbourne.
The Eagles also face trips to Queensland (twice), Darwin and Hobart.
But Fremantle are the only finalist of last season they will face twice.
"We only got four games in Melbourne, which is a little disappointing for our Melbourne supporters and members," Nisbett said.
"We are looking at ways and means to compensate them for that.
"We ask for a minimal amount as possible and we ended up with six six-day breaks, which is bordering on the top end.
"But generally it's reasonable, albeit it's going to be challenging."
Nisbett said the club pitched to host an Anzac Day fixture but lost out to Fremantle, and would push for it again in 2016.
"We think our members and supporters deserve the opportunity to have an Anzac Day game as well," he said.
