AFL: West Coast have taken down the Giants by 17-points in a thriller to claim their third win of the season.
After a fighting second half against Melbourne at Marvel last week the Eagles, who have adopted the name Waalitij Marawar for Sir Doug Nicholls Round, came out determined to turn their fortunes around.
Aaron Cadman and Jake Stringer struck imposing figures up forward for the visitors but West Coast’s undermanned defence was freed up without needing to worry about Jesse Hogan.
Recap all the action from our blog.
That’s a wrap!
What a double header Sunday!
The Dockers take care of the Bombers at the MCG with ease before West Coast finish round 10 with a thrilling 17-point triumph over Greater Western Sydney.
It sets up a huge round next week as the purple army face the Saints on Friday night and the Eagles take on Collingwood in Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking game.
Until then, goodnight!
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McQualter’s Reid take
If you thought Harley Reid’s match-winning performance against Greater Western Sydney was the young star at his best, Andrew McQualter’s got a harsh reality for you.
Best yet
Harley Reid had an outstanding night, one which could be considered his best.
McQualter on Williams
McQualter likes the word “powerful” tonight and uses it to describe Bailey Williams.
He has been reluctant with him across his first 18 months in charge but he looks impressed by the young ruck’s efforts today.
He had two goals, 16 disposals, 41 hitouts, nine tackles, seven clearances and three big marks.
“Sky’s the limit”
Andrew McQualter sings Harley Reid’s praises after his efforts tonight.
The young star had 14 touches and a goal in the second term alone today.
He will notch his 50th game next week as Scott Pendlebury breaks the AFL games record.
ANALYSIS
Bailey Williams saw the orange tide and raised them a pair of wings as he produced the best performance of his Eagles career in West Coast’s win over GWS.
Eagles celebrate
The song was sung in the rooms with some gusto, and why not?!
The Eagles improve to 3-7, equalling their best start to a season since things began to turn in 2021. The crowd of 36,781 was a little smaller than their usual, likely owing to the later Sunday start, but those who came got every bit of their money’s worth.
MATCH WRAP
Well, that was quite something!
Here’s Mitchell Woodcock’s match report on a day that was about many Eagles, but one that stood tallest in Harley Reid...
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