Where and when: Optus Stadium, Sunday, June 30, 2:40pm

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

Last time we met: West Coast 4.2 (26) defeated by Hawthorn 22.10 (142) at York Park, round 10, 2023.

The last time these two teams met, it was a horrible day out for the Eagles, falling to the Hawks by 116 points in Tasmania. Hawthorn dominated from the outset, establishing their authority with a seven-goal opening term, and never took their foot off the accelerator. On a day with very few Eagles’ highlights, Jack Petruccelle, Brady Hough and Noah Long showed some pleasing aspects, and Tim Kelly and Dom Sheed worked hard in the middle with Bailey Williams.

What it means for the Eagles: It was a spirited showing from West Coast last week against Essendon, the boys giving it a red hot crack before unfortunately falling short by 30 points at Marvel Stadium. The Eagles put together some strong efforts in the first and third term to keep them in the game but couldn’t get a handle on the margin. If West Coast can get off to a hot start out of the gate, and not have to play catch up throughout the match, they will be in a position to give the Hawks a run for their money and put on a competitive showing on their home turf chasing a first win at Optus since round 10 against Melbourne.

The stat: This will be just the third clash between these teams at Optus, with one win apiece. West Coast got up by 32 points in round 12, 2020 after the Hawks wreaked havoc on the Eagles' top-four bid in the final round of 2019 with a 38-point upset. 

The match-up: Harley Reid v Will Day

West Coast welcome back elite midfielder Tim Kelly and superstar teen Harley Reid to take on the Hawks this weekend. Harley will likely be matched up with Hawthorn’s young talent and reigning best and fairest Will Day, which will be an exciting battle between two up and coming midfielders in the league. 

It’s a big week for: Tim Kelly

Kelly has spent the past three matches either side of the bye on the sidelines with a hip issue and a sore knee. The reigning Club Champion will be a huge inclusion in the Eagles’ engine room and will add some pace and experience around the contest.

Big call: Oscar Allen could have had a bag (2.4) on his return last round and we're backing him to bring his kicking boots to nail five majors second up.