Fans erupt at ‘absolutely disgusting' display between North and West Coast

Footy fans didn't have high hopes heading into Sunday's contest between the two bottom placed sides in the AFL.
Even with lowered expectations, fans were left disappointed with what North Melbourne and West Coast dished up.
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In almost pristine conditions at Hands Oval in Bunbury, the Kangaroos and Eagles looked far from AFL outfits in a horror first half.
While the Eagles dominated festivities with 39 first half inside 50s, they could only manage a single goal which came with a little over five minutes to play in the second quarter.
North started the game on song and kicked the opening three goals inside the first 17 minutes of play.
But from there they failed to kick another major, adding only two more behinds as they managed to retain the lead heading into halftime with a 3.3 (21) to 1.8 (14) advantage.
Those who made the decision to tune in were left fuming as both clubs dished up turnover after turnover in a horrid display.
AFL great Tony Shaw summed it up on 3AW: 'This is a horrid game of football at the moment.'
Journalist Brad Kilbansky wrote on X: 'This game would be torture for North Melbourne & West Coast supporters. The Bunbury locals also deserve better! Couldn't be better conditions.'
One fan wrote: 'This is absolutely disgusting.'
A second added 'This is some of the worst quality of football we've seen in some time.'
A third posted: 'This game is so grim.'
One fan believed the look was a clear sign why expansion should be put to bed: 'This game is a great example why we should never go to a 19th and/or 20th team. Not enough talent to make up 18 teams even.'
This applies to both after this disasterclass #AFLNorthEagles pic.twitter.com/ycphMQRFKr
— Patrick Cook (@pattywcook) June 8, 2025
Despite their scoreboard struggles, West Coast continued to their dominance as the second half got underway.
The Eagles continually poured forward but again failed to find the big sticks as they slotted five behinds to get the margin back to two points.
But then, in the blink of an eye, it all changed.
Elijah Hewett slotted the club's second of the day to give them the lead for the first time before Liam Ryan extended the advantage only moments later.