West Coast will be aiming to snap their run of five straight losses against Melbourne when they face the high-flying Demons at the MCG.
Eagles' Recent Struggles
The optimism that surrounded the Eagles after their wins over North Melbourne and Port Adelaide earlier this year has faded following a poor run of form. This includes heavy defeats by triple-digit margins to Sydney and St Kilda, as well as a loss to last-placed Richmond last weekend.
Demons' Surprise Season
Melbourne, coached by Steven King—who was beaten by Andrew McQualter for the Eagles job two years ago—have been the AFL's surprise packet this season. Despite losing stars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver over the off-season, they have won five of their first eight games.
Can West Coast cause a huge upset and grab their third win for 2026 over Melbourne? Follow all the action in our live blog!
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Josh Kempton: Hello! And welcome to our live coverage of West Coast’s clash with Melbourne at the MCG. After a run of five disheartening losses in a row, the Eagles face another tough assignment against the much-improved Demons, who have been the competition’s surprise packet this season.
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