The Eagles have made three changes to the final team for this weekend’s battle with the Blues at Mineral Resources Park.

Experienced defender Evie Gooch will play her first AFLW game since a serious wrist injury saw her moved to the inactive list ahead of season seven.  

Following a successful pre-season, Gooch has worked her way back into the team and will be a beneficial inclusion to the Eagles backline.

Emerging Eagle Zoe Wakfer has been confirmed to make her debut in the blue and gold in front of her family and friends on West Coast’s home turf.

Skilled forward Aimee Schmidt returns to the team after a quad strain interrupted the end of her pre-season.

Shanae Davison (shoulder) and Eleanor Hartill (concussion) come out of the team with injury, while Sarah Lakay has been omitted.