West Coast made Richmond fight to the end but couldn't overcome the Tigers in a 19-point loss at Mineral Resources Park on Friday night.

The Tigers notched their fifth-straight victory, putting West Coast away in the final five minutes to win 6.7 (43) to 3.6 (24).

Eagles captain Emma Swanson cut the margin to just eight points early in the fourth quarter when she got free on the boundary and converted a sensational checkside on the run.

West Coast continued to surge but couldn't get the extra goal they needed before Richmond executed what was the critical play of the night, taking the ball from defence to attack for a momentum-shifting goal, before running away with the game late.

West Coast, wearing its Pride Round jumper, continues to improve but fell to its fifth loss in six games, remaining winless against the Tigers from three attempts now.  

Exciting young defender Charlie Thomas worked hard to finish with 23 disposals and seven rebound 50s, while Swanson (19 and nine tackles) tried to will the team home in the final term and continued her push for an All-Australian blazer.

Rising Star nominee Ella Roberts continues to show flashes of brilliance and was able to win the ball and burst into space, finishing with 14 disposals and four inside 50s.  

There were also more promising signs from key defender Sophie McDonald, along with young back Courtney Rowley (17 disposals) and Irish star Aisling McCarthy (16 disposals) tried her hardest.

Isabella Simmons provided a highlight to end the opening term, converting her maiden AFLW goal after a 50m penalty to keep the Eagles in range.

Eilish Sheerin was the star for the Tigers, finishing with 21 disposals (12 contested), six inside 50s and her first AFLW goal, while Monique Conti was all class throughout with 18 and three clearances.  

Egan's team-high two goals proved vital in the end, with midfielder Meg Macdonald (15 and four clearances) important in the stoppage battles.    

West Coast will travel to take on Geelong at Ikon Park next Saturday in AFLW's official Pride Round. 

WEST COAST 1.2   1.4   2.4   3.6 (24)
RICHMOND 2.2   4.5   4.5   6.7 (43) 

GOALS
West Coast: Simmons, Rowley, Swanson
Richmond: Egan 2, Kiely, Conti, Reid, Sheerin  

BEST
West Coast: Thomas, Swanson, Roberts, McCarthy, Smith  
Richmond: Sheerin, Conti, Egan, Macdonald, Dempsey, McClelland  

INJURIES
West Coast: Nil
Richmond: Nil

Reports: Nil