LIVE UPDATES: Carlton Blues all over West Coast Eagles early in clash at Optus Stadium
West Coast are hunting their second win of the season as Carlton hit a wet and gloomy Optus Stadium.
Follow all the action in the live blog.
No Banner?
West Coast don’t look as if they have a banner to run through at this stage. Carlton’s cheer squad has theirs out but the Eagles don’t appear to have one.
Leadership Matters
West Coast recruit Liam Baker speaks on leading the young Eagles after crossing from Richmond.
Sheed’s Call
West Coast premiership hero Dom Sheed has conceded he is yet to make a call on his future as he comes back from an ACL injury. He will take a big step in his recovery today.
Blues Sub
No late change for Carlton with Corey Durdin the sub for the Blues. Sam Walsh was withdrawn earlier in the week with that foot injury.
Sub Named
Midfielder Clay Hall will be the sub today. It means debutant Tom McCarthy will get a full game. As will top draftee Bo Allan who has been the sub for the past two weeks.
Youngster Stands Tall
West Coast’s WAFL side were on the end of another loss but draftee Jobe Shanahan continues to impress down back after starting his life as an Eagle up forward.
Edwards v Curnow
There will be plenty of big match-ups for West Coast today. But arguably the biggest will be between Harry Edwards (who will celebrate game 50) against Carlton power forward Charlie Curnow. Hear from Edwards and Eagls great Glen Jakovich about the match-up.
Weather Watch
There has been period of rain and then some sunshine so far today at Optus Stadium. It will be interesting to see what the conditions will be throughout the game.
Welcome!
It’s very gloomy at Optus Stadium as the Eagles take on Carlton.
West Coast threw away a win in Bunbury last week and will be looking for redemption against the Blues.
Stay tuned for all the latest!
