Where and when: Henson Park, Saturday, October 25, 1:05pm (10:05pm WST)

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

Last time we met: West Coast 4.4 (28) defeated by Sydney 10.14 (74) at Henson Park, round 10, 2024.

What it means for the Eagles: The Eagles have only played the Swans twice since entering the competition and are yet to taste defeat against the red and white. West Coast are on track for a historic finals berth, and a win over the Swans would solidify their spot. This season has been the Eagles most successful season to date, winning six games out of 10 so far, and they will have a well-deserved belief that they can give any team a run for their money.

The stat: Co-captains Bella Lewis (24 disposals) and Charlie Thomas (23) were West Coast’s top ball-winners last time they faced the Swans, finishing second and third overall behind Sydney’s Laura Gardiner (27).

Oppo in focus: Montana Ham

Sydney forward-mid Montana Ham is having an impressive season, averaging 19.1 disposals, 4.7 marks and 4.4 tackles per game, career-highs across the board. While Sydney fell to Melbourne by 44 points last round, Ham still managed 21 touches, five marks and six tackles and played an important role for her team.

It’s a big week for: The whole team

With a maiden finals berth on the line, it’s a defining week for the entire team. A win against Sydney on Saturday would keep the dream alive and mark a historic moment for the club. The team has shown grit and growth throughout the season and now faces a finals-like challenge against a strong Swans outfit. Every player will need to rise to the occasion, bring intensity, and play their role as the Eagles aim to make history and take one step closer to finals.

Big call: Emma Swanson will have another dominant display in her milestone 75th game, inspiring the Eagles to a season-defining win racking up 25+ disposals.

Milestone: Emma Swanson 75 AFLW games.