WESTERN Bulldogs great Scott West has slammed coach Luke Beveridge for the “disgraceful management” of his son.
West, who won a club record seven best and fairests across a 324-game career at the Whitten Oval, took aim at Beveridge after son Rhylee was dropped following a five-disposal performance in the Round 7 loss to Richmond.
Rhylee was an unused medical sub for Sunday’s game against Carlton at Marvel Stadium, with West launching at Beveridge in a now-deleted Facebook post published before the match.
“Well done Beveridge,” West opened sarcastically.
“That’s how you manage young players. Yep he is my son but seriously you make him wait for 5 weeks, all of excellent form and stats in the VFL.
“You play him against the best team of the last 5 years and yep, didn’t play well, BUT, then you drop him.
“Absolutely disgraceful management!!!”
The ongoing selection of Jason Johannisen was also questioned by West after the 2016 Norm Smith medallist had five disposals in the loss to the Tigers.
“It’s not personal against JJ, BUT, 3 possessions??? Are you serious????” West wrote.
“Let me add Josh Schache to this argument, poor kid gets kicked in the guts by everyone, apparently it is his and Rhylee’s fault they lost last week.”
In his third year, West has played 10 games since being taken by the Dogs with pick 26 in the 2018 national draft.
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