FOR NOW, West Coast players will give John Worsfold some space as the premiership coach ponders whether to stay on for another season or call it quits.
But if Worsfold is still undecided about his future by the end of the season, Eagles vice-captain Beau Waters hopes player power will convince the club great to remain at the helm.
West Coast chairman Alan Cransberg has already declared Worsfold will be handed a contract extension if the 2006 premiership coach chooses to go on.
Beau Waters was just as strong in saying that Worsfold was the right man to continue but he knew better than to put pressure on his senior coach.
"I reckon I would probably get that wry smile that he gives people, that is sort of 'get out my office'," Waters said.
"But if it came down to John needing to be persuaded. If one of the factors was if the senior players wanted him to stay on, then of course we would endorse him.
"But at this stage, I am not aware of that being a factor."
Worsfold will weigh up family matters and his passion for coaching before making a final call on his future.
Waters has played his entire career under Worsfold and does not believe there is anyone better positioned to coach West Coast beyond 2013.
"I think he is suited to the job," Waters said.
"I feel I have blossomed somewhat under his direction.
"He is an inspiration leader at the least. He's an absolute champion of the club and he does so much for the West Australian community and the footballing community.
"So, for me, I would like to see him go on, but again, it's not my call. I know there are a lot of different factors to come into play, but he will make the best choice for himself, his family and the football club."
Waters is the latest in a line of Eagles players, including Nic Naitanui and Dean Cox, to have called for Worsfold to continue on.
But Worsfold is still yet to give any indication on his future.
The only thing Worsfold has confirmed is that he won't be coaching Melbourne next year.
