LIVE UPDATES: West Coast Eagles hunt first win in clash with Melbourne
West Coast head into a clash with Melbourne looking for their first win, but can they take inspiration from their WAFL counter parts' upset?
Another fresh face in the Eagles' 2024 top draft pick Bo Allan should add energy as the powerfully-built youngster makes his AFL debut.
Follow all the action in our live blog.
West Coast are employing premiership defender Tom Cole as tonight's sub.
Auzzie the Eagle has taken flight for the 200th time tonight!
Club legend John Worsfold released her to the appreciation of the growing crowd.
She owned the skys for a minute before landing as planned.
The Eagles still hunt their first win of the season as they take on Melbourne at Optus Stadium.
But we've already seen one West Coast upset today as the WAFL team took down top side South Fremantle.
Can the seniors take the inspriration, or will the Demons beat them like they did the Dockers a fortnight ago?
Stay tuned for all the action.
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