What’s On | Round 13
West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne
Saturday, June 8 | 2.35pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 12.30pm

Be there this Saturday afternoon at Optus Stadium, as we go head-to-head with North Melbourne from 2.35pm.

Our round 13 match marks the 30^th anniversary of our 1994 Grand Final win, when we prevailed over Geelong in an 80-point victory to take home the Premiership Cup!

Join us in celebrating one of the Club’s great Premierships, as the ‘94 team completes a pre-match lap of honour from 2.07pm, with the cup and flag, before taking up their post in the Guard of Honour to welcome current players to the field.

The reunited team will include our very own Chief Executive Officer, Don Pyke, former West Coast Eagles coach, John Worsfold, and 1994 Premiership Coach, Michael ‘Mick’ Malthouse.

Check out the teaser video for the West Coast Eagles 1994 Premiership documentary, coming soon. 

Be in your seats from 2.05pm as Auzzie the Eagle takes her pre-match flight – let's hope she doesn’t enjoy her flight as much as she did last week!

At quarter-time, West Coast Eagles supporter Mitch Grey will complete the final 400m of his journey of 60 Marathons in 60 Days, to raise funds and awareness for 20talk – a youth mental health charity that helps young adults integrate mental health tools and skills into their lives.

Click here to donate to Mitch’s 60 Marathons in 60 Days Mental Health Fundraiser.

Don’t miss the ‘94 Lookalike Cam and the Crown Cheer to Win competition at half-time, as well as the AGL Dance Cam during three-quarter time!

Curtain Raiser

Gate C will open from 11.50am for the Senior Schoolboys Cup. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the West Coast Eagles v North Melbourne match to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser.

Fan Zone

Head to the western concourse on level 1 (inside Gate D) from 12.30pm for some great kids’ and family activities.

Test your footy skills on the handball targets, enjoy free face painting, a roaming magician and get creative making your own sign to cheer on the team. You’ll also find our mascots Rick and Rosie there for a high-five and a photo.

Whilst at Fan Zone, pick up a free, limited-edition 1994 Premiership commemorative clapper to cheer on the ‘94 Team and use throughout the match! Get in early, as quantities are limited.

Public Transport

Remember to plan your journey ahead of Saturday with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please click here for further information. Event buses will operate post-match.

Public Transport is included in the cost of your match day ticket, with free travel on Perth’s buses and trains three hours either side of the match. If asked, please show your ticket to the driver or inspector.

Please note, the Armadale/Thornlie train line is closed until mid-2025. Suburban Event Buses will run to and from Optus Stadium, and trains will continue to operate between Victoria Park and Perth Stations, including Stadium Station. Information on changes to Optus Stadium special event services can be found here.

In particular, new arrangements apply to the arrival point of some bus routes from Morley and Mirrabooka, and the City Stadium shuttle has been replaced by the Red CAT.

SuperStore Click and Collect at Optus Stadium

‘Click and collect’ orders will be available from Gate C at Optus Stadium this match day, from 12.30pm until quarter-time. When placing your online order at the West Coast Eagles SuperStore, select Optus Stadium Game Day click and collect at checkout (available until 12noon (AWST) on Thursday, June 6; identification is required upon collection).

Vaping and Smoking

Vaping and smoking are not permitted anywhere in Optus Stadium or on concourses. Offending patrons risk immediate eviction.

Contactless Payment

All food and beverage outlets at Optus Stadium now accept payment by credit or debit card only. If you do not have access to credit or debit card, cash can be exchanged for a complimentary ‘Cash Card’ via Cash Exchange points located around the stadium. Optus Stadium event day staff will direct you to the nearest Cash Exchange point at the stadium. For more information, please click here.

Mobile Ticketing

Tickets for Reserved Seat members are now available to download in the official West Coast Eagles App.

Avoid match day delays by downloading the official West Coast Eagles app and logging in to your West Coast Eagles account now, ahead of Saturday's match. We strongly recommend not to leave this until the last minute, in case you encounter problems, and to save your tickets to your phone wallet to ensure no delays.

Click here for troubleshooting tips if you experience issues accessing your tickets.

Instructions on how to use mobile ticketing are available here, and instructions on how to forward your ticket to a family member or a friend are available here.

The West Coast Eagles Membership Services team will be available at the box offices B, C, and E from 2.15pm on Saturday to answer any questions; however, please arrive early if you think that you may require assistance with your tickets.

If you have any issues with your tickets, please attend the match and the Membership Services team will assist; there is no need to miss the match solely because of a ticket issue.

Seat Return Program

Can’t make it to the match? Our Seat Return Program is available now for all remaining home matches of the 2024 season. If your seat successfully sells, you’ll receive a credit towards your 2025 membership renewal.

For more information, including a step-by-step guide to returning your seats, please click here.

Credits will not apply if your seat does not sell, or if you do not attend and do not return your seat.

Where and when: Optus Stadium, Saturday, June 8, 2:35pm

TV: Live on 7 in WA, Fox Footy and streaming on Kayo

Last time we met: West Coast 10.12 (72) defeated by North Melbourne 10.7 (67) at Optus Stadium, round 20, 2023.

The last time these two teams met, the Eagles ended a 16-game drought to get a five-point win at Optus Stadium. Following a nightmare period for West Coast, the team delivered a circuit breaker, rewarding themselves and the loyal fans and members who showed up to support the boys. The Kangaroos mounted a final-quarter fightback from 32 points down, but the Eagles were able to hold on and secure the four points. West Coast were outstanding early, delivering six unanswered goals built off confident ball movement and hard tackling. Tim Kelly and Dom Sheed took charge in the middle with 26 touches each, while Jamie Cripps finished with a game-high 11 tackles and two goals.  

What it means for the Eagles: With the mid-season bye looming, the Eagles will want to head on their break with a fourth win and some momentum for the back half of the season. The 1994 premiership team will also be celebrating the 30^th anniversary of their triumph over Geelong on Saturday, and the Eagles are determined to put on a strong showing at home in front of the blue and gold army.

The stat: West Coast’s thrilling five-point win over North Melbourne at Optus Stadium in round 20 last season snapped a three-game losing streak to the Kangaroos.

The match-up: There will be some exciting matchups to keep an eye out for, starting with North’s Luke Davies-Uniacke and Eagle Elliot Yeo battling it out in the midfield. Davies-Uniacke has been excellent in what has been a challenging season for North, averaging an elite 28 disposals per game. Yeo started the campaign in career-best form, and is currently averaging an outstanding 7.6 clearances per game.

It’s a big week for: Jack Hutchinson. Just 11 days after being drafted by West Coast, the mid-season rookie recruit will suit up for his dream AFL debut. Hutchinson starred with five goals for the WAFL Eagles in a nailbiting win over Perth in Northam last Sunday and his parents will be in the stands watching on as a whirlwind week culminates in his first game at the elite level.

Big call: Jai Culley to pick up some of the slack in Tim Kelly (hip) and Harley Reid’s (suspension) absence, racking up a career-best 20+ disposals and kicking a goal on return from his ruptured ACL at the MCG against Richmond 400 days ago.

The West Coast Eagles' final quarter fightback wasn't enough to overcome North Melbourne in a nine-point defeat at Optus Stadium. 

The Eagles fought their way back from a 33-point deficit in the fourth quarter and hit the front by three points late, but goals for Jy Simpkin after a holding the ball decision against Elliot Yeo and Paul Curtis wrenched the game away.  

Alastair Clarkson's team held on for their first win of the season, 11.8 (74) to 8.17 (65). 

West Coast had all the momentum before Simpkin's major snapped a run of six unanswered final-quarter goals that had brought the home crowd to life and given them a wave of energy that looked destined to deliver victory. 

The Eagles had too few consistent four-quarter performers, but Jamie Cripps tried hard with 21 disposals and a goal, Brady Hough was tireless down back and Jake Waterman lifted late to finish with three majors. 

Co-captain Liam Duggan's day was over before the final siren after a sickening head clash with debutant Jack Hutchinson, who flew for his marks and showed promise getting to some dangerous spots after a whirlwind week at the club. 

Matt Flynn kicked his first goal as an Eagle during the last quarter comeback and was locked in a tough battle with Tristan Xerri throughout the match.

Simpkin was excellent all day for the visitors but particularly late, also kicking a 50m goal to open the final quarter and finishing with 28 disposals and five clearances. 

Luke Davies-Uniacke (25) led a dominant midfield and was influential in big moments, while half-back Zac Fisher (36 and 11 rebounds), midfielder Harry Sheezel (30 and a goal) and ruckman Tristan Xerri (32 hitouts and nine clearances) were on top of their game. 

Nick Larkey kicked five-straight goals for North to be a difference-maker, especially in the third term as the Eagles went goalless and were again outpointed in clearances (9-6), with the 27-point deficit at the last change looking unassailable for a team that had kicked a wayward 2.15 to that point. 

The game flipped as key forward Waterman came to life with three final-quarter goals, but it was ultimately for nothing as the Kangaroos got the points. 

WEST COAST                       1.4   2.9   2.15   8.17 (65)
NORTH MELBOURNE       0.1   4.5   8.6   11.8 (74)  

GOALS
West Coast: Waterman 3, Cripps, Darling, Flynn, Witherden, Yeo
North Melbourne: Larkey 5, Simpkin 2, Curtis, Sheezel, Stephenson, Zurhaar

BEST
West Coast: Cripps, Hough, Waterman, Duggan
North Melbourne: Simpkin, Davies-Uniacke, Larkey, Sheezel, Xerri, Wardlaw, Fisher

INJURIES
West Coast: Nil 
North Melbourne: Nil  

SUBSTITUTES
West Coast: Ryan Maric (replaced Harry Edwards in the third quarter) 
North Melbourne: Eddie Ford (replaced Wil Dawson in the second quarter)

Crowd: 43,276 at Optus Stadium