Where and when: Adelaide Oval, Sunday, March 29, 12pm (9.30am WST)

TV: Live on 7 and 7plus in WA, nationally on Fox Sports and Kayo (see broadcast guide here)

Last time we met: Port Adelaide 12.15 (87) defeated West Coast 9.7 (61) at Adelaide Oval, round 18, 2025.

West Coast burst out of the blocks in their previous meeting with Port Adelaide, piling on six first‑quarter goals to open up a 33‑point lead in Jamie Cripps’ 250th game. The Eagles held control through the first half and carried a six‑point edge into the final break, but Port finished stronger, kicking the last five goals to overturn the deficit and secure a 26‑point win at Adelaide Oval. Harley Reid, Liam Baker and Harry Edwards were among the Eagles’ best, while Jobe Shanahan continued to impress with his contested work and composure inside 50.

What it means for the Eagles: Fresh off a spirited round two win over North Melbourne, West Coast will be eager to carry that momentum into Sunday’s clash with Port Adelaide. The performance showcased the growth of the young group and provided an important confidence boost, with several emerging players stepping up in key moments. The Eagles have an opportunity to build on those foundations, continue tightening their connection across the ground and reinforce the standards that delivered last week’s result.

The stat: West Coast and Port Adelaide have played in several momentum‑swinging clashes over the past decade, including a 2025 thriller at Adelaide Oval where the Eagles led at every break before Port stormed home with a five-goal final‑term surge.

The match-up: Harley Reid v Jason Horne-Francis

One of the marquee battles of Sunday’s clash will unfold through the middle as Harley Reid goes head‑to‑head Jason Horne‑Francis. Horne‑Francis has been used predominantly as a forward early in the season as he eases back from foot surgery, but still carries explosive burst when rotated through the midfield, showcasing his power, speed and ability to impact the scoreboard when pushing inside 50. Reid enters the contest in strong form, coming off a career best 30‑disposal performance against North Melbourne last week, where his attack on the contest and ability to break lines were central to West Coast’s midfield surge. This duel will provide a glimpse into two powerful young stars shaping the future of the competition.

It’s a big week for: Harry Schoenberg

It’s a significant moment for recruit Harry Schoenberg, who is set to make his club debut in the blue and gold this Sunday. After arriving at West Coast in search of greater opportunity and a fresh start during the 2025 trade period, Schoenberg has impressed across the pre‑season with his work rate, clean hands and ability to cover the ground. Slotting into the midfield mix, he looms as an important piece for the Eagles’ engine room, and his first official outing in West Coast colours will be a milestone both he and the club have been eagerly awaiting.

Big call: Club debutant Harry Schoenberg will kick the first goal of the game, his first in his new colours and will finish with 20+ disposals.

Milestones: Harry Schoenberg - Club debut, Deven Robertson – 50 AFL games

West Coast spearhead Jake Waterman has slotted four goals in a two-point upset of Port Adelaide as the Eagles banked consecutive AFL wins for the first time in almost two years.

Andrew McQualter's men overcame a 29-point deficit in the second quarter to prevail 13.14 (92) to 13.12 (90) on Sunday.

West Coast, who last won successive matches since rounds six and seven in 2024, was victorious at Adelaide Oval for the first time since round six, 2022.

Port crashed to a one-two win-loss record under new coach Josh Carr with concern over key defender Esava Ratugolea, who suffered a knee injury.

Waterman's scoring output - he booted 4.4 - included a 65 metre set shot in the last quarter, while Harley Reid (21 disposals) and Bo Allan kicked two majors each.

The Eagles' No.1 draft pick Willem Duursma (20 possessions, one goal) and second-gamer Josh Lindsay (19 touches) impressed while veteran Tim Kelly (23 disposals) was influential.

Port attackers Mitch Georgiades and Jack Whitlock both booted three goals and Corey Durdin scored two.

But despite the ball-winning of acting captain Zak Butters (30 disposals), Kane Farrell (25) and Jase Burgoyne (21), the Power fell short.

The first bounce came at noon Adelaide time - only 9.30am in Perth - and the Eagles appeared to be still slumbering as Port logged the initial eight inside 50s and booted four goals to none.

The Power held a 28-point lead before a late goal on the run from Elliot Yeo reduced West Coast's quarter-time deficit to 22.

Port's buffer increased to a match-high 29 points five minutes into the second term when Georgiades kicked his second major.

But the Eagles rallied with five of the next seven goals and at halftime the home side were only eight points up, 8.6 to 7.4.

Georgiades extended the Power's advantage to 14 points with his third goal early in the third quarter but again, West Coast hit back.

Eagles star Reid booted two quick majors to give the visitors the lead for the first time in the game.

His experienced teammates Waterman and Jamie Cripps soon followed as West Coast grabbed an 11-point lead - an edge they retained at three-quarter time, 11.10 to 9.11.

Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones goaled 35 seconds into the last term to reduce the margin to five, but the Eagles steadied with the next two majors.

Waterman's 65m bomb put the visitors 18 points clear but the Power then threatened with the next three majors - a Whitlock set-shot left them one point in arrears with one minute and 48 seconds remaining.

Port couldn't score again and a Cripps point on the siren lifted the Eagles to a two-one record this season.

Duursma delights
In the case of the Duursma family, it looks like the best has been saved until last. Against Port Adelaide on Sunday, no.1 draft pick Willem Duursma - the youngest of four siblings all playing AFL/W - looked every bit a bona fide star in the making. The rangy 18-year-old showcased his aerial ability with six marks, had four clearances from stoppages around the ground, while also picking up 20 touches and kicking a goal.

PORT ADELAIDE 5.5 8.6 9.11 13.12 (90)
WEST COAST 2.1 7.4 11.10 13.14 (92)

GOALS
Port Adelaide: Whitlock 3, Georgiades 3, Durdin 2, Watkins, Lukosius, Jones, Horne-Francis, Byrne-Jones
West Coast: Waterman 4, Reid 2, Allan 2, Yeo, Graham, Duursma, Davis, Cripps

BEST
Port Adelaide: Butters, Farrell, Burgoyne, Sweet, Georgiades
West Coast: Duursma, Reid, Kelly, Waterman, Shanahan, McCarthy, Allan

INJURIES
Port Adelaide: Ratugolea (TBC)
West Coast: Yeo (groin)

Crowd: TBC at Adelaide Oval