Jarrad Schofield Biography

Matthew Knights and Jarrad Schofield join West Coast's coaching panel, leaving the posts as midfield coaches of the Cats and Power respectively.

"We're delighted to have them on board and obviously believe they can have a strong impact as we look to rebound after missing out on finals this year," West Coast chief executive Trevor Nisbett said.

Port Adelaide is attempting to lure 2004 premiership star Jarrad Schofield back to Alberton.

Fresh from claiming his fourth consecutive WAFL minor premiership with Subiaco, Schofield is understood to be considering the opportunity to become an AFL assistant coach.

A pair of father-sons tied to the South Australian clubs headline this year's NAB AFL Under-16 All Australian team.

Luke Edwards, the son of Adelaide champion Tyson Edwards, performed well at the carnival as did Taj Schofield, whose father is Port Adelaide premiership player Jarrad Schofield.

Edwards, whose brother Jackson joined the Crows as a rookie last year, was named in the midfield of the under-16s All Australian side after averaging 16 disposals for South Australia, who claimed the division one title.

Schofield is a 178cm small forward/midfielder who averaged 17 disposals for Western Australia during the carnival.