The much-anticipated debut of a prized draftee plus the returns of Tim Kelly and Tyler Brockman have been confirmed for Saturday night’s clash against Melbourne.

Bo Allan, the Eagles’ top pick in last year’s national draft, has had to wait for his opportunity, with two bouts of illness hampering his selection bid.

But senior coach Andrew McQualter has pulled the trigger and the competitive 19-year-old will become the fifth Eagle to debut this season when he runs out in front of West Coast’s members and fans at Optus Stadium.

Kelly returns after missing last round’s loss to Hawthorn after his toe was stood on at training, while Brockman was the travelling emergency for the clash against his former team.

It will be Kelly’s 150^th AFL match – and 102^nd for West Coast – while co-captain Oscar Allen will reach his 100-game milestone against the Demons.

Allen has been named at centre half-back after playing in defence last round and showing some promising signs.

West Coast has omitted emerging trio Hamish Davis, Tyrell Dewar and Noah Long for the 5.35pm bouncedown.

Tom Gross, Bailey Williams and Davis are the emergencies. 

The Eagles are aiming for their maiden victory of 2025 on Saturday night, with the match broadcast live on Fox Footy and Kayo, and delayed until 7pm AWST on Channel 7 and 7-plus in Western Australia.