WITH severe penalties still hanging over the club, West Coast's players have been warned to be on their best behaviour during the off-season.

The traditional 'Mad Monday' was scrapped in favour of 'Mild Monday' on Monday with a leadership development meeting called to remind players about the scrutiny the club was under by the League.

The Eagles face the prospect of losing draft picks or premiership points should they encounter any more off-field dramas after a string of incidents in recent years.

West Coast captain Darren Glass said the players were reminded of the club's precarious position and the consequences an off-field incident would bring.

"The boys, as a player group, we kind of quickly review the season and we also speak of the risks this time of year brings and the consequences if boys make mistakes," Glass said.

"We are very conscious of that, we've got our core values that we stress the boys apply 24/7."

Tagger Adam Selwood said players had to be careful who they associated with during their annual leave.

"We just sort of reiterated the penalties and stuff like that of what's hanging over our head and just moving forward, and making sure we look after each other and be right up there as the best team that does that sort of stuff," Selwood said.

"That [who people associate with] was discussed and all guys know where they sit on that and know their mates and just make sure they do the right thing."

The Eagles posted a 4-18 win-loss record in 2008, the club's worst effort in its 22-year history.

It was one win less than the Ken Judge-led side of 2001 but Glass was confident the current crop of players would rebound to be a top-eight contender in 2009.

"It was pretty disappointing and so there's a real burning desire to improve," he said.

"It was disappointing because I don't think we played our best football, I just don't think we got the best out of the group ... I'm pretty sure we'll improve quickly."

Glass snared his second straight All-Australian jumper last year but struggled to put his best foot forward in 2008 due to a number of niggling injuries.

The 27-year-old, who may have to undergo a hip operation during the off-season, said his first year as captain had been a steep learning curve.

"It's always learning on the go but I think as captain I've learnt a lot this year," he said.
"I think the whole leadership group has grown and we'll be better for it.

"It's been a tough year, first year as captain, but I've enjoyed the challenge and I'm looking forward to pushing the group further next year."