Where and when: Optus Stadium, Sunday, July 2, 2.40pm

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

Last time we met: West Coast 10.2 (62) def. by St Kilda 14.6 (90) at Optus Stadium, round 19, 2022

A seven-goal second quarter proved decisive for the Saints as the visitors notched their first victory over West Coast at Optus Stadium in three attempts. West Coast was in the contest after taking a five-point lead into the first change, and hung in during the second half, but couldn’t generate enough shots at goal from 47 inside 50s to threaten victory. Playing as a back-up ruck, Josh Rotham booted the first goal of his career and added another in his 43rd game. Tom Barrass dominated with 26 disposals and eight marks from full-back, while Jack Redden (25 disposals) and Liam Duggan (24) were also prominent. 

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The Inside Swoop: Expecting a response

Will Schofield and Steven Bandy are here to talk all things Eagles - presented by Jim Beam

What it means for the Eagles: The chance to put a horror loss against Sydney behind them and move forward. An unacceptable performance at the SCG led into a long eight-day break before West Coast’s players get the chance to redeem themselves against the Saints. A better effort across the board is expected.

The stat: Milestone man Liam Duggan averages more disposals against St Kilda (19.56) than any other team.

The match-up: Tom Barrass v Max King

Last time the teams met King was held to two majors and Barrass was West Coast’s best afield with 26 disposals and eight marks. But the Eagles know the St Kilda spearhead’s threat, especially after he bagged a match-winning six majors in the corresponding fixture in 2021. If Barrass can dethrone the King on Sunday it will go a long way to West Coast producing the competitive effort the team is desperate for after a tough week.

Respected premiership defender Liam Duggan reaches 150 games against the Saints

It’s a big week for: Liam Duggan

Duggan will achieve life membership qualification when he runs out in blue and gold for the 150th occasion against St Kilda. One of the toughest competitors and most passionate clubmen at the Eagles, the left-footed Victorian has developed into a highly-respected leader at West Coast and can be counted on to leave nothing in the tank each week. Duggan has battled injuries since he was drafted with pick 11 in 2014 but is a no-excuses footballer and his teammates love him for it.

Big call: Returning small forward Jamie Cripps to lead the team for tackles coming back from a three-month lay-off.