West Coast are set to land retiring Geelong great Mitch Duncan as an assistant coach for the 2026 season.

First-year coach Andrew McQualter is shuffling his staff after the exits of Jarrad Schofield and Luke Webster.

7NEWS’ Ryan Daniels reported on Monday night that the Eagles had captured the signature of the dual premiership Cat in a non-playing role, with several AFL clubs having been interested.

The 34-year-old was drafted out of Perth in 2009 and will return to his home state over the off-season to link up with the wooden spooners.

Duncan, who announced he would retire at the end of the current season last month, will be invaluable for the rebuilding club, who boast one of the youngest and least experienced midfields in the competition.

“After 16 years at AFL level, I feel now is

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