Schofield became West Coast's interim coach following Adam Simpson's departure in July.
It's believed the 49-year-old was keen to secure the role full-time, but former Richmond caretaker McQualter won out and was appointed head coach on a three-year deal last month.
The Eagles announced on Thursday that Marco Bello has been lured from Adelaide to become West Coast's forwards coach.
Schofield will stay on as the midfield coach, Luke Shuey is in charge of the stoppages and Luke Webster the backs coach.
Bello's arrival follows the addition of new head of development Jamie Maddocks and club great Shannon Hurn (development coach) to the panel.
We have finalised our coaching structure welcoming Marco Bello to the West as forwards coach.— West Coast Eagles (@WestCoastEagles) Bello crosses to us from Adelaide where he has been the Head of Development.Read more ⬇️https://t.co/I4D3lZPe7IOctober 17, 2024
Kyal Horsley will lead the WAFL Eagles in his second season as head coach in 2025, with Jacob Brennan continuing in a development role.Bello crosses to the Eagles from Adelaide where he has been the head of development, and he also has eight years previous experience working at Hawthorn and coaching Box Hill in the VFL.McQualter and incoming head of football John Worsfold were actively involved in the interview process to recruit Bello.
"We are really excited Marco is joining the coaching group as our new forward line coach," McQualter said in a statement."He has a broad range of experience coaching his own team and developing young players, and has been involved in successful programs as a player in the SANFL for Central District as well as at Hawthorn."On a personal level, I'm looking forward to working with all of our coaches next season, and welcoming Shannon Hurn back to the club as well as Jamie Maddocks into a really important role.
"I'm also thrilled Jarrad Schofield and Luke Webster have recommitted to the club to build on their strong existing relationships and knowledge of our players."
WEST COAST 2025 COACHING GROUP
* Senior coach – Andrew McQualter* Forwards coach – Marco Bello* Midfield coach – Jarrad Schofield* Stoppages coach – Luke Shuey* Backs coach – Luke Webster* Head of Development – Jamie Maddocks* Development coach – Jacob Brennan* WAFL Eagles and Development coach – Kyal Horsley* Development coach – Shannon Hurn.
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