Translation: At Alice Springs on Arrernte land, the Eagle will make a stand

Tom Hickey wins a hitout against Melbourne goliath Max Gawn

Adam Simpson lays down the law at quarter time

There was plenty of blue and gold in the red centre on Sunday

Josh Kennedy celebrates a goal at Traeger Park

Andrew Gaff beats Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw to the Sherrin

Jack Redden clunks a big contested mark against Demon Neville Jetta

It might have been Melbourne's home game, but West Coast had plenty of support at Traeger Park

Dom Sheed sets sail for home...

And he nails it!

Jeremy McGovern disposes the ball under pressure

Debutant Francis Watson embraces the crowd after the final siren

Liam Ryan takes a selfie with the blue and gold army

Francis Watson laps up his Gatorade shower as the boys belt out the team song