Rhyce Shaw says he’s none the wiser as to whether he has landed the North Melbourne head coaching role despite reports he is about to sign a three-year deal.

Shaw has been impressive since taking over as caretaker coach in round 11, leading the team to four AFL wins from eight games.

Saturday’s 49-point loss to West Coast was the first time the Kangaroos have copped a thrashing under Shaw.

Before the match, rumours were rife North Melbourne had decided on Shaw as their full-time head coach for next year and beyond.

The Kangaroos are reportedly set to offer Shaw a two-year deal, with an option for a third season.

Shaw said those rumours were news to him as he digested the defeat.

“Nothing has really changed. There’s been that smoke for a long time. I can’t control that,” Shaw said.

“Do I expect to be offered a contract (in the coming days)? No, not really. My sole focus is on next week. I’ve been through the process, had a chat with the coaching committee, and that was good.

“I’ve been kept up to date on every scenario, and hopefully I’ll continue to be kept up to date.”