Simpson said the consecutive six-day breaks were not ideal. The Eagles were forced to rest several players from the WAFL this weekend, including Scott Lycett, Fraser McInnes and Jackson Nelson, to ensure they have reserves fit and available next week.
East Perth play on Sunday in the WAFL meaning that Eagles squad members playing in that game would only get a five-day break.
"(I'm) not complaining but it's just reality,” Simpson said.
“We've got two six-day breaks in a row going interstate against a side which has had 15 days off. So we had to plan this and we've got a squad available next week.”