West Coast coach John Worsfold has given the biggest hint yet that he wants to coach on next season, revealing he will make a presentation to the club's board in the coming weeks.
And star ruckman Nic Naitanui may not feature again this year after being struck down by more groin soreness, while Daniel Kerr is battling a knee injury.
Just last month, speculation was rife Worsfold would walk away at season's end after 13 years at the helm.
But Worsfold certainly spoke like a man who wants to coach on when he addressed the media on Wednesday.
"I'm putting a plan in action to present to the footy club," a relaxed and somewhat jovial Worsfold said.
"So in a nutshell, I will be very clear on where it's all at inside a month, and we'll go from there."
Although West Coast are almost certain to miss the finals this year, chairman Alan Cransberg has previously stated that Worsfold would remain a wanted man irrespective of whether the club featured in September.
Worsfold said even if he does decide to coach on, he doesn't expect the club to sign off on the deal straight away.
"I don't think I'm just going to walk in and sign a contract," the 2006 premiership coach said.
"I think I'm going to walk in and show them what my thoughts are about my direction I think the coaching group can head in.
"And I would assume that it won't be just rubber stamped. The board would have to consider that."
Meanwhile, Naitanui and Kerr will miss Sunday's clash with the Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, with the pair no guarantee to play again at all this year.
Naitanui, who underwent pre-season surgery on his groin, will be rested for at least a week before being put through his paces at training again.
Worsfold said he wasn't sure whether Naitanui's issues could be labelled as osteitis pubis.
But if the 23-year-old pulls up sore from training in the coming weeks, then West Coast will call an early end to his season.
"I don't think surgery is part of the equation at this stage," Worsfold said.
"Rest will resolve the issue. It's a matter of how much rest."
Kerr, whose knee flared up following his WAFL hit-out last Saturday, will consult medical staff this week to determine the best course of action, with surgery a distinct possibility.
The 10th-placed Eagles will also be without Luke Shuey (hamstring) against the Bulldogs, but Scott Selwood is in line to return from a fractured thumb.
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