RECAP: Oscar Allen’s four goals keeps West Coast Eagles in fight against Geelong
West Coast were 100 points behind at halftime the last time they faced Geelong, but trailed by just 11 at three-quarter time before falling to defeat.
Draftee Bo Allan returned to the team for his second AFL game and started as the sub while Archer Reid filled the gaping hole left by the injured Jake Waterman.
Harry Edwards was set for a date with the red-hot Jeremy Cameron but Reuben Ginbey ended up with the task and performed admirably.
Recap all the action from our blog.
Who takes Cameron?
The big question for the Eagles is who takes on Jeremy Cameron?
They will need a team effort but Harry Edwards, Sandy Brock or Reuben Ginbey are the three most likely to take the direct match-up.
Ryan Maric and Brady Hough are also options.
New jumper!
The fans are getting around the WA Day jumper the Eagles will be sporting against Geelong today.
Smith v Reid
The AFL’s two most popular players will finally face off when Harley Reid and Bailey Smith meet at Optus Stadium on Sunday night.
Can the Eagles stop these star Cats?
All the attention will be on two Cats stars in this game in Bailey Smith and Jeremy Cameron.
Cameron kicked nine goals the last time these two met including seven goals before by half-time as the Cats led by a whopping 100 points before winning by 93 points.
Smith has not taken on the Eagles since he moved to Geelong but is in career-best form.
Hello
And welcome to Optus Stadium as West Coast host Geelong in the final game of round 12.
Bo Allan will be the sub for the Eagles, while Ted Clohesy will take on that role for the Cats.
West Coast have made three changes with Jake Waterman (injured), Bailey Williams (rested) and Tom Gross (omitted).
Jack Williams and Archer Reid come into the starting side, alongside Allan.
Geelong have made just one change, with Connor O’Sullivan replacing Jed Bews.
The Eagles come into the clash at 1-10 after being blown away by Adelaide, while Geelong have won their past two and are entrenched in the top eight at 7-4.
