What’s On | Round 23
West Coast Eagles v Carlton
Sunday, August 18 | 2.40pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 12.30pm

Our round 23 match against Carlton marks Member Thank You Round, when we celebrate the dedication and loyalty of you, our passionate members.

We also farewell Club champion, Andrew Gaff, at our last home match of the 2024 season.

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12.30pm: Gates open
12.40pm - 2.40pm: Member Thank You Fan Zone
From 2.10pm: Auzzie’s pre-match flight
From 2.15pm: Member Guard of Honour
2.40pm: Bounce down
Quarter time: Gaff’s Disposal Dash
Half time: Meet Auzzie the Eagle in Fan Zone for a photo
Post-match: Player giveaways to lucky fans around the ground!

Member Thank You Round – Member Choice

This Sunday’s match against Carlton will be Member Thank You Round and, to celebrate, members have chosen many of our match day entertainment elements.

Over the past month, members have been asked to nominate:

  • the team run-out song
  • goal celebration songs for selected players
  • music for the in-stadium DJ to play
  • the victory song

The results of most of these competitions can be found below, although members will need to wait and see if the team wins, to hear which version of the club song won!

In addition, members were given the opportunity to write the banner message, with the winning message written by 35-year member, Vicki Birch, who has penned a fitting farewell to our home crowd for the season. Congratulations Vicki!

Run-Out Song

Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin

Player Goal Songs

  • Liam Ryan – Touch the Sky by Kanye West (current)
  • Jake Waterman – Chelsea Dagger by the Fratellis (current)
  • Elliot Yeo – Fireball by Pitbull

Pre-Game Drinks & Free Snacks

Arrive early to beat the queues and join us inside the Stadium for your pre-game drinks on level 5 Eastern Scoreboard Terrace from 12.30pm! With rooftop views, $8 beer and wine, FREE gourmet bites, a live DJ, and the opportunity to chat with selected players, this will become your new pre-game go to!

Fan Zone

Head to the western concourse on level 1 (inside Gate D) from 12.30pm for some great kids’ and family activities as we celebrate Member Thank You Round.

Here are some of the things in store:

  • Meet and greet selected members of our AFL squad from 1.30pm
  • Flex your creative muscles and make your own friendship bracelet and sign to cheer on the team
  • Want a photo with the team? Snap a photo in our Member Thank You photobooth
  • Test your footy skills on the handball targets and reaction games
  • Enjoy free face painting, wheelchair football, and a circus skills workshop

Public Transport

Remember to plan your journey ahead of Sunday with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please click here for further information. Event buses will operate post-match.  

Public Transport is included in the cost of your match day ticket, with free travel on Perth’s buses and trains three hours either side of the match. If asked, please show your ticket to the driver or inspector.

Please note, the Armadale/Thornlie train line is closed until mid-2025. Suburban Event Buses will run from Optus Stadium, and trains will continue to operate between Victoria Park and Perth Stations, including Stadium Station. Information on changes to Optus Stadium special event services can be found here.

In particular, new arrangements apply to the arrival point of some bus routes from Morley and Mirrabooka, and the City Stadium shuttle has been replaced by the Red CAT.

Vaping and Smoking

Vaping and smoking are not permitted anywhere in Optus Stadium or on concourses. Offending patrons risk immediate eviction.

Contactless Payment

All food and beverage outlets at Optus Stadium now accept payment by credit or debit card only. If you do not have access to credit or debit card, cash can be exchanged for a complimentary ‘Cash Card’ via Cash Exchange points located around the stadium. Optus Stadium event day staff will direct you to the nearest Cash Exchange point at the stadium. For more information, please click here.

Mobile Ticketing

Tickets for Reserved Seat members are now available to download in the official West Coast Eagles App.

Avoid match day delays by downloading the official West Coast Eagles app and logging in to your West Coast Eagles account now, ahead of Sunday’s match. We strongly recommend not to leave this until the last minute, in case you encounter problems, and to save your tickets to your phone wallet to ensure no delays.

Click here for troubleshooting tips if you experience issues accessing your tickets.

Instructions on how to use mobile ticketing are available here, and instructions on how to forward your ticket to a family member or a friend are available here.

The West Coast Eagles Membership Services team will be available at the box offices B, C, and E from 12.30pm on Sunday to answer any questions; however, please arrive early if you may need help with your tickets.

If you have any issues with your tickets, please attend the match and the Membership Services team will assist; there is no need for anyone to miss the match solely because of a ticket issue – we are committed to resolving match day issues at the stadium.

Seat Return Program

Can’t make it to the match? Our Seat Return Program is available for round 23. If your seat successfully sells, you’ll receive a credit towards your 2025 membership renewal.

For more information, including a step-by-step guide to returning your seats, please click here.

Credits will not apply if your seat does not sell, or if you do not attend and do not return your seat.

Games & Competitions