Where and when: Optus Stadium, Saturday, June 1, 2:35pm

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

Last time we met: West Coast 12.5 (77) defeated by St Kilda 12.13 (85) at Optus Stadium, round 16, 2023.

This is the 55th meeting between the Eagles and St Kilda, with West Coast holding a 32-win, 21-loss and 1-draw record to date. The last time these two teams met, St Kilda secured an eight-point win over the Eagles at Optus Stadium. In what was an absolute thriller of a game, an undermanned yet ferocious Eagles fell just short when St Kilda stormed home, forced to come from 31 points down to pull themselves across the line. Luke Shuey applied relentless pressure to the visitors with eight tackles, while the defensive efforts of Tom Barrass were outstanding.

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Simpson press conference 31.05.24

West Coast Eagles senior coach Adam Simpson talks to the media ahead of their clash against Saint Kilda.

What it means for the Eagles: The Eagles suffered a 99-point loss to the Crows at Adelaide Oval last weekend, a game they would soon like to forget. West Coast’s performances at Optus Stadium have been impressive in recent weeks and the home crowd advantage will hopefully be just what the Eagles need to make amends for last week and get back on the winners list.

The stat: Jake Waterman has taken 36 marks inside 50 this season, ranked second in the league.

The match-up: There will be a couple of key match ups to keep an eye out for, including a battle of the bigs with Eagles’ debutant Matt Flynn and Rowan Marshall. Flynn’s first task in the blue and gold will be a tough one, with Marshall in impressive form for the Saints and currently sitting atop the Saints’ 2024 leaderboard for Coaches Votes. Eagles defender Tom Barrass will shape up against Saints star forward Max King, who comes into this game after kicking three goals against Melbourne last week.

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Flynn for his first win

Matt Flynn spoke to Eagles Media post match after coming back from injury and for getting his first win for the club

It’s a big week for: Matt Flynn

Former GWS ruck Matt Flynn will make his club debut on Saturday and will be a welcome inclusion into the side after missing the first half of the season with a tendon injury. Flynn played his first game of football in over 12 weeks for the WAFL Eagles last weekend, bringing leadership and maturity to the side, finishing with 27 hitouts and a win.

Big call: Campbell Chesser will finish with a career-high 26+ disposals in his 26th AFL game.