Who: West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions
Where: Mineral Resources Park
When: Sunday 22nd September at 3:05pm (local)
Gates Open: 2:00pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.

Weekly Notices → None at the moment, check back later! 

Tickets → On sale here!

Where possible, patrons are advised to avoid bringing a bag to the match, as most delays at the gates are due to bag checks. If you do need to bring a bag, aim to bring a small bag only. 

West Coast Eagles Fan Zone → Here’s what you can expect in the Fan Zone from 2.00pm on the northern lawn; face painting, footy skills on the inflatable handball targets, Mix94 skill tester, friendship bracelet and sign making, roaming photo booth.

Post Game Kick-to-Kick → Once the final siren sounds and both teams and officials have exited the ground, jump on the oval and have a kick on our home turf. 🏉 

Food and Beverage → From 2.00pm in the precinct by Gate 2, you will find; Hungry Jack’s, George’s Greek Street Eats, Coffee van, Ice cream van and Perth Football Club bar. 

Address → 42 Bishopsgate St, Lathlain WA 6100

Public Transport → We recommend using public transport where possible. The closest train station is Victoria Park, with a 700m walk to the venue. The Armadale/Thornlie train line is closed until mid-2025. Details on this closure, along with station-specific information can be found here. Be sure to plan your journey ahead with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please note, the cost of public transport is not included in your match day ticket. 

Car → With no onsite parking available, limited parking is available in streets surrounding the venue; should you choose to park on the street, please pay close attention to any signage to avoid parking fines.  

Accessible parking → Those with accessibility needs may enter via Gate 4, open from 2.00pm via McCartney Crescent or via West Coast Eagles Reception on Bishopsgate Street.

Watch → Free to air on Channel 7Mate or stream on Fox Footy or Kayo. Broadcast kicking off at 3:00pm (local).

Brisbane has made a statement ahead of its powerhouse clash against ladder-leader Adelaide next week, holding a resurgent West Coast to its lowest score under new coach Daisy Pearce and powering away to win by 45 points at Mineral Resources Park on Sunday.

The red-hot Lions improved their record to 4-1 and jumped to second on the ladder after enjoying a big percentage boost, keeping the Eagles goalless for three quarters before winning 8.13 (61) to 2.4 (16).  

The defending premiers were outstanding in their fourth straight win, dominating the contested ball (108-82) and enjoying a weight of possession that they turned into repeat forward entries (44-23) through crisp corridor handballs.

If it wasn't for some wayward kicking, most notably from Sophie Conway (1.5) it would have been a much bigger win.

Conway was among the stars regardless, finishing with 21 disposals and six inside 50s, with Ally Anderson (23 and five tackles) and Jade Ellenger (18 and two goals) also outstanding. 

While challenged by a top-tier opponent and a condensed fixture, it was a reality check for West Coast, which had made a bright start to life under Pearce but was trailing by 44 points at the last change, with the game effectively over.

Brisbane raced out of the blocks and added three goals in the opening five minutes, including two for tall forward Taylor Smith, as the visitors continually found space behind the Eagles' defenders.

Using an extra midfielder at stoppages as the Lions deployed theirs in defence, the Eagles got on top in clearances (6-3) but couldn't get their ball-movement in motion and conceded a massive 15 inside 50s to two.

The game tightened up through the second and third quarters as the Eagles ramped up their pressure and held the Lions to a combined three goals through the middle stages.

Things opened up late as West Coast finally broke through with back-to-back goals, bringing the margin back under 50 points but getting a good look at how the best teams in the competition are going.

McDonald’s short return
The return of experienced defender Sophie McDonald shaped as a big boost for the Eagles after missing the first four weeks with concussion and a wrist injury. A lynchpin in defence, the 24-year-old was unfortunately back in concussion protocols in the first half after a collision when going for a ground ball. McDonald left the field and headed for the rooms, with the Eagles later confirming the defender had failed a head injury assessment. 

Next up
After three straight five-day breaks, the Eagles have the luxury of a seven-day preparation going into next Sunday's clash against Greater Western Sydney at Henson Park. The Lions have also got a longer break after a condensed period of the fixture and will host Adelaide at Brighton Homes Arena in a powerhouse clash between the premiership contenders.  

WEST COAST               0.0   0.3   0.3   2.4 (16)
BRISBANE                    3.4   5.9   6.11   8.13 (61)  

GOALS
West Coast: Gibson, Lackay
Brisbane: Ellenger 2, Smith 2, Conway, Davidson, Hickie, Mullins  

BEST
West Coast: Roberts, Drennan, Thomas, Swanson
Brisbane: Ellenger, Anderson, Grider, Conway, Smith, Mullins 

INJURIES
West Coast: McDonald (concussion), Z.Wakfer (ankle)
Brisbane: Nil 

LATE CHANGES
West Coast: Nil 
Brisbane: Luka Yoshida-Martin and Sophie Peters replaced in the selected side by Dakota Davidson and Shannon Campbell

Crowd: TBC at Mineral Resources Park