AFL RECAP: West Coast Eagles host winless Richmond Tigers in must win clash
West Coast return to Optus in celebration of 40 years of AFL history and 20 years since their historic 2006 flag, with a win against Richmond non-negotiable. Follow all the action live!
AFL: West Coast return to Optus in celebration of 40 years of AFL history and 20 years since their historic 2006 flag, with a win against Richmond non-negotiable.
The Eagles are under massive pressure after a month of thrashings, including a 101-point mauling against St Kilda last weekend.
Richmond comes into the game without a win but will see this clash as their best chance to sing the song for the first time in 2026 with all the pressure on the Eagles.
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Key events
02 May 2026 - 04:54 PM
FULL TIME Richmond 15.8 (98) West Coast 13.10 (88)
02 May 2026 - 04:22 PM
Silly from Reid
02 May 2026 - 04:15 PM
End of Q3 RIC 10.7 (67) WCE 9.9 (63)
02 May 2026 - 03:24 PM
Balta has another on the siren
02 May 2026 - 02:52 PM
A HARLEY SPECIAL!!
02 May 2026 - 02:47 PM
End of Q1 RIC 3.3 (21) WCE 2.2 (14)
02 May 2026 - 01:45 PM
McQualter’s selection gamble
02 May 2026 - 01:28 PM
Welcome
Celebrating 20 years since ‘06
In case you’re unaware it’s recognitionm round for the Eagles as they celebrate their 40 years in the AFL against the same team they faced in round one 1986.
It’s also 20 years from the 2006 flag with that team in attendance today and we’ll be doing a lap of honour at half time.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to Optus Stadium, where West Coast take on Richmond in the battle of the rebuilds.
It’s been an awful month on the field for the Eagles, who have copped four straight hidings, including two 100-point thrashings to undo alot of goodwill they built up with their two wins.
The Tigers are winless and have been ravaged by injury, so all the pressure is on the Eagles to get it done today, especially in front of their 2006 premiership side.
There are no late changes as we’re about 40 minutes away from the first ball-up.
