Follow live: West Coast Eagles take on Gold Coast in season opener at Optus Stadium

Grim reading for Eagles fans. Far too much of it over the last three years.

He had calf soreness leading into the match but was cleared to play.

But his day ended early as he was put on ice.

Gold Coast record the biggest ever win in their history with the 87 point margin surpassing their 86-point win over Hawthorn in 2017.

A sharp snap back to reality after the goodwill during their pre-season.

Jarrod Witts finishes with 68 hitouts in an awesome performance while Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell both had 30-plus disposals.

Ben King had six goals and a potential mark of the year contender.

Jack Graham a bright spot for the Eagles 23 touches and 10 tackles.

Liam Baker had 21 disposals but a lot to work to do.

Eagles manage to lock in the forward half. Elijah Hewett sends it to the square and Allen flies to take a strong contested grab.

WC 7.6 (48) GC 20.15 (135)

The only thing left for the Eagles is try and keep this under a 100 points.

Suns cycle the handbells to get past the Eagles defence and Rioli runs into an open goal.

WC 6.6 (42) GC 20.15 (135)

46,532 fans rocked up today. It’s been a sobering afternoon.

Suns win the contest and it’s all Gold Coast jumpers.

King gets another uncontested mark and makes no mistake this time to kick a career high sixth goal.

WC 6.6 (42) 19.15 (129)

The Suns force another turnover on the wing.

The work it to Long who’s in the pocket but his snap is perfect to pile on more pain.

Oscar Allen limps off the ground. Jack Hutchinson has been off the ground for 12 minutes and doesn’t look like coming back on.

WC 6.6 (42) 18.15 (123)

Suns stream forward after winning the ball off half back.

McGovern looks to stop but the hand ball to Baker is awful and it turns over to three Suns attackers and Rogers has a third.