Where and when: Sullivan Logistics Stadium (Leederville Oval), Friday, October 17, 6:15pm

TV: Live on 7mate and Fox Footy, and streaming live on Kayo

Game Day Guide
Friday Night Footy v Geelong

Last time we met: West Coast 3.5 (23) def by Geelong 9.2 (56) at Mineral Resources Park, round nine, 2024.

While the Eagles didn’t come away with the victory, young gun Ella Roberts starred for West Coast, collecting a career-high 33 disposals in the 33-point defeat. Cats forward Aishling Moloney dominated up forward, kicking six goals, while midfielder Georgie Prespakis finished with 27 touches. Geelong’s ability to transition quickly and get behind the Eagle’s defence was damaging, overpowering the home side with scoreboard pressure.

What it means for the Eagles: West Coast are currently sitting eighth on the AFLW ladder, with three games to play in the regular season. With a historic finals berth on the horizon, every win is an important step to making it a reality, and they will be pushing hard to finish off the season strongly. The team has shown incredible growth and development this season, both individually and as a group, and another win will only further this team’ belief in themselves and their teammates.

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Pearce Rentsch press conference 15.10.25

West Coast Eagles senior coach Daisy Pearce and defender Jessica Rentsch talks to the media ahead of their match against Geelong

The stat: Ella Roberts record a career-high 33 disposals the last time West Coast played Geelong, along with a career-high 127 Fantasy Points.

Oppo in focus: Aishling Moloney

The West Coast defenders will be looking to limit Aishling Moloney’s impact on the game on Friday night. The key forward kicked six goals the last time these two teams met, and she’s coming off an impressive performance last round, finishing with 15 disposals and two goals in Geelong’s win over GWS.

It’s a big week for: Lucy Boyd

First-year Eagle Lucy Boyd will make her debut in the blue and gold against Geelong, overcoming an ankle injury and working her way into the side. The versatile defender in known for her poise with ball in hand and her football smarts, and will look to have an immediate impact on Friday night.

Big call: The Eagles will return to the winners’ list, recording a 10+ point victory over the Cats on Friday night, with Lucia Painter kicking multiple majors.

Milestone: Abbygail Bushby 25 AFLW games