AFL: West Coast will look to hand North Melbourne another loss on the Kangaroos two-week WA road trip after Fremantle handed them a 124-point defeat in Bunbury.
However, they will have to do it without three of their best with Reuben Ginbey, Tom McCarthy and No.1 draft pick Willem Duursma all out of the side through injury.
It means mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert gets a debut while Elijah Hewett and Tom Groos return to the side.
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Key Events
If you don’t mind
Waterman has two in a minute after being free in the pocket!
He can’t kick them from in front but give him an accute angle in the pocket and he can’t miss ‘em.
This is the Eagles’ chance to break the game early.
NM 17, WCE 34
Can’t miss from there!
Waterman has a goal on the board after a strong start to the Eagles.
They have locked the ball into their forward half with good pressure and get their reward.
Yeo kicked it too the hotspot and it got over the back where Waterman was waiting to kick it through from the square.
NM 17, WCE 28
Done
The Eagles have confirmed Hamish Davis is done for the day.
Quick message
Former Geelong premiership midfielder and Eagles assistant Mitch Duncan pulled Harley Reid aside straight away at the break for a quick word.
It’s likely a pat on the back as well as a reminder not to lose his cool as North have done.
And hopefully they can remind him he doesn’t have to kick set shots from 30 metres out as if he was kicking it 100 metres.
QT: North Melbourne 17, West Coast 22
West Coast get away with a sloppy first term with North Melbourne unable to convert their set shots.
The Eagles have looked dangerous on attack but their defenders are falling asleep and allowing too much space for the Roos inside 50.
Reid had a monster first quarter with North Melbourne panicked by his power at forward stoppage.
He has a goal, should have had two, to go with 11 touches and five clearances.
In fact, he has sparked a big melee as the Kangaroos struggle with his arrogance.
It has cost them the lead and Spargo wil be on Clarkson’s dark side after giving away a dopey 50-metre penalty after Reid missed his second set shot.
Injury ward grows
After kicking that goal, Baker has been hurt landing after jumping to take the ball.
His ankle took a nasty twist but he should be able to play on with some strapping.
NM 16, WCE 9
Baker!
West Coast have given North the first two goals with sloppy defending but Baker has one back after showing strength to get free and receive the ball.
He then shapes his body cleverly to correct his trajectory and slot the goal on the run.
NM 15, WCE 9
Davis down
Hamish Davis is down after Paul Curtis dumped his head into the turf with a tackle.
He is back on his feet but looks concussed and ill.
Unlikely he will take any part for the rest of the day.
That kiss
Jack Darling has his first goal against the Eagles at Optus Stadium.
He had the mismatch with Duggan trying to stop him and got an easy chest mark.
He dobs the set shot with ease and blows a big kiss to the fans.
NM 6, WCE 2
Match-ups
Hough goes to Davies-Uniake while Young is on Larkey.
The tackle pressure is up nice and early.
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