The devastating events that have taken place in Victoria over the past fortnight have deeply affected us all, and not least the football community.

In an effort to give back to those who have suffered, the West Coast Eagles will play the Fremantle Dockers as part of the AFL NAB Regional Challenge series, with funds raised from the match going to assist those affected by the Victorian bushfires.

AFL Chief Operating Officer Gillon McLachlan said he wanted to thank the two clubs and the West Australian Football Commission, who had driven the idea of a match-up to support those affected by the recent bushfires.

West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett and Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich said both clubs were united in their support of the game.

"The West Coast Eagles are delighted that the AFL has agreed to play this game as a fundraiser, with proceeds going to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal," Mr Nisbett said.

"While we are a long way from Victoria, our hearts have been with those people who have been so devastatingly affected by the bushfires in the last couple of weeks. Certainly our players, many of whom have their roots in country Victoria, and everyone else at our club has been keen to do something to assist this cause," he said.

The match will take place at Subiaco Oval on Saturday, March 7 with bounce-down set for 5.10pm.

West Coast Eagles members will have priority access to purchase tickets before the general public with a pre-sale period available from 9am Wednesday, February 25 until 12noon on Thursday, February 26. Ticketmaster can be contacted on 1300 135 915 or at ticketmaster.com.au.

Transperth have waived their usual levy in order to increase the funds raised and public transport will be free of charge for patrons upon presentation of their match ticket. Ticketmaster will also make a contribution from its usual match day fees.

We urge our members to come along to the match and show your support for this worthy cause where possible. If you can't make it to the game, the club encourages members and supporters who wish to contribute to the appeal to visit redcross.org.au and make a pledge.

The West Coast Eagles Team Store will also donate all profits from sales on March 7 to the appeal. The store will be open on match day from 9am until the final siren.

For all enquiries, please contact the Membership Services Centre on (08) 9388 4566.