What’s On | Round 18
West Coast Eagles v Brisbane
Sunday, July 14 | 2.40pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 12.30pm

Join us this Sunday for another huge day of footy, as the Lions make their Optus Stadium debut for Liam Ryan’s 100th game! Be there as Premiership coach Adam Simpson acknowledges and thanks members and supporters in pre-match proceedings leading into the first bounce.

This match day celebrates NAIDOC Week, as we recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Nations People. From 2.26pm the 2024 Perth NAIDOC award winners form the Guard of Honour to welcome the team onto the ground and don’t miss a special performance at quarter-time by First Nations dance group, Corroboree For Life!

“We aim to honor our heritage, celebrate our community's creativity, and inspire others with the strength and resilience of our people.”

12.30pm: Gates Open
12.30pm to 2.40pm: Fan Zone
12.30pm to 1.30pm: Pre-game drinks and free snacks
2.15pm: Auzzie’s pre-match flight
2.26pm: Guard of Honour
2.40pm: Bouncedown
Quarter-time: Corroboree For Life dance group

Pre-Game Drinks & Free Snacks

Arrive early to beat the queues and join us inside the Stadium for your pre-game drinks on level 5 Eastern Scoreboard Terrace from 12.30pm! With rooftop views, $8 beer and wine, FREE gourmet bites, a live DJ, and the opportunity to chat with selected players, this will become your new pre-game go to!

Fan Zone: Kids Go Free Round

The Fan Zone is set to be another fun one this match day, with the return of many fan favourites! Head to the western concourse on level 1 (inside Gate D) from 12.30pm for some great kids’ and family activities to celebrate this Kids Go Free round. Please note, juniors must redeem a ticket to gain free access for this Kids Go Free Round.

Here are some of the things we have in store:

• Make your own personalised footy card to take home! Snap a picture in front of the green screen, type in your name, get it printed, and voilà!
• Flex your creative muscles and make your own friendship bracelet or sign to cheer on the team
• Test your skills on the inflatable footy targets, the reaction game and circus skills
• Face painting and bubble workshop
• Roaming magician
• West Coast Eagles notebook giveaway

‘Find Ricky’ Scavenger Hunt and you could WIN

The Find Ricky Scavenger Hunt is back this Sunday! RICKY is a little collectible figurine who our junior members may recognise from their membership packs this year.

Ricky is once again hiding around the stadium, and we are challenging all fans to find him! If you find and scan all five Ricky QR codes around the stadium, you’ll go in the draw to WIN one of five West Coast Eagles caps, signed by players including Reuben Ginbey and Elijah Hewett.

Looking for hints? Find Ricky around Fan Zone, on the screens inside the stadium, and near the eastern entrance.

Good luck!

Curtain Raiser

Gate C will open from 11.50am for the Deadly Sista Girlz Curtain Raiser. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the West Coast Eagles v Brisbane Lions match to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser.

Public Transport Remember to plan your journey ahead of Sunday 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.

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, July 11; 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 Sunday’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 12.30pm on Sunday 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.

A spirited West Coast pushed flag contender Brisbane all the way on Sunday to end a challenging week, going down in an entertaining clash by 13 points at Optus Stadium.

The Eagles went right to the finish in a high-pressure game and looked capable of stealing the match late in a tribute to departed coach Adam Simpson, but the Lions were composed and steadied to win 16.10 (106) to 14.9 (93).

Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale had plenty to do with that, winning a massive 13 clearances from his 34 disposals and kicking two goals, including a running effort from 50m in the tense final moments to likely secure another three votes.

He had plenty of midfield support as the Lions made clearance dominance the foundation of their game, winning the stoppage battle 49-35 as Hugh McCluggage (32 and seven inside 50s) and Josh Dunkley (26 and a goal) rode shotgun.

Six Lions kicked two goals, including Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood, in an even team performance that included long passages of slick ball movement and polished inside 50 kicking.

West Coast's match committee shook up team selection, but also got strong performances from senior midfielders Tim Kelly (29 and seven inside 50s) and Elliot Yeo (24 and six clearances).

The team was without co-captain Liam Duggan for three quarters after the midfielder suffered concussion in a dangerous tackle from Lion s' forward Charlie Cameron.

Interim coach Jarrad Schofield's impact appeared instant as the Eagles jumped into the match with good intensity and took the game with run and handball, kicking the opening goal and putting the Lions on the back foot.

They looked the better team for most of the quarter in all areas except the stoppages, but the Lions took their chances with back-to-back goals, receiving a gift when Harley Reid drifted innocently into the protected area and sent Cameron close to the goal line.

Both teams maintained their pressure in the second quarter and went goal for goal early, with Yeo sparking the Eagles with a 50m set shot and Dunkley countering for the Lions with a clever conversion off the ground.

Brisbane’s clearance dominance continued through the second term as Dunkley, McCluggage and particularly Neale got on top, but it didn't convert to scoreboard dominance as West Coast fought hard to stay in the game and kept the margin to 10 points at half-time.

It became more of a factor in the third term, however, as the Lions built a 22-point buffer through crisp ball-movement and superb inside 50 kicking, with Cam Rayner exploding from congestion multiple times to become a factor in the game with two goals.

The Eagles looked more than capable of a late charge in the fourth quarter and played with spirit and physicality as they rallied behind a loud home crowd, cutting the margin to 12 points with 10 minutes to play and getting on top in most phases.

Young Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann emerged as the player to settle Brisbane, kicking two goals and benefiting from another forward-half 50m penalty as the Lions leapt into the top four with their third straight road win.

West Coast has a quick turnaround before facing St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.

Details

WEST COAST 3.2 6.3 9.4 14.9 (93)

BRISBANE 4.4 7.7 12.8 16.10 (106) 

GOALS

West Coast: Allen 3, Waterman 2, Ryan 2, Kelly, Yeo, L.Edwards, Cripps, J.Williams, Hutchinson, Brockman

Brisbane: Cameron 2, Daniher 2, Rayner 2, Hipwood 2, Lohmann 2, Neale 2, Dunkley, Ashcroft, Bailey, Ah Chee

BEST

West Coast: Ryan, Yeo, Hough, Kelly, Allen, B.Williams Reid

Brisbane: Neale, Dunkley, McCluggage, Daniher, Rayner, McInerney, Lohmann 

INJURIES

West Coast: Duggan (concussion), Brockman (ankle)

Brisbane: Nil 

SUBSTITUTES

West Coast: Tyler Brockman (replaced Liam Duggan in the second quarter)

Brisbane: Bruce Reville (replaced Logan Morris in the fourth quarter)

Crowd: 41,489 at Optus Stadium