Adam Simpson says West Coast have found the answers to their need for speed and he can’t wait to unleash a new-look outfit in the season opener against Sydney at Optus Stadium next year.

The Eagles could unveil the AFL’s most exciting small forward division next season, with Subiaco high-flyer Liam Ryan and silky-skilled Willie Rioli looming as an eye-catching double act.

With Ryan and Rioli both poised for early-season debuts, Simpson said he also expected Victorian recruit Jack Petruccelle to begin his career as a small forward.

“It’s a new era and there’s some real excitement around the club. Our team will look completely different come round one, which I think for all of our supporters and members is exciting,” Simpson said.

There is a crush for forward line spots looming, which could place pressure on incumbents Mark LeCras and Jamie Cripps.

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Camera Icon Liam Ryan is looking forward to finally getting a chance with the West Coast Eagles. Credit: Daniel Wilkins

Simpson labelled pick 38 Petruccelle “the quickest player in the draft” after his blistering 2.87sec. time for the 20m sprint ranked him first at the draft combine.

The 185cm Northern Knights utility, who also has a strong vertical leap and comes from a basketball background, played in a variety of roles for Vic Metro in the under-18 championships.

“If you look at his vision, you’ll be blown away by the speed,” Simpson said.

“He’s the quickest player in the draft and Liam Ryan goes all right as well with that, so we’ve got a good mix. At the moment, (Petruccelle) is a small forward who puts on tremendous pressure and we feel like he may end up on the wing in future years.”

Simpson said Ryan was ready to play at the top level, a year after he was overlooked by all 18 clubs in the national and rookie drafts.

“He’s 21, so the formative years have been established. We feel like he can have an impact pretty quickly,” he said.

“We feel he’s matured as a person and he’s really got his act together off-field and produced a really consistent year.

“We think with another step-up in our environment, we can take him to another level. We had our eye on him and we’re really glad we got him.”

The Eagles will have three picks in tomorrow’s rookie draft to complete their list. Big utility Fraser McInnes and rebounding defender Francis Watson are already rookie-listed for next season.

Simpson said West Coast didn’t plan to take talls with their first two picks, but couldn’t overlook 195cm Jarrod Brander (pick 13) and 191cm Oscar Allen (pick 21) when they were available. The pair, both lifelong supporters of the Eagles, have played at either end of the ground.

“We think we probably got the best talls in the draft really. We do rate the talent at that end of the draft, so those guys fell in line and we were more than happy to take them,” Simpson said.

“Both of them have got the ability to play multiple positions, so that’s part of the attraction of getting them in. Because they’re so young and raw, we can mould them either way.”