AFL Game Day Guide: Round 8 v Richmond

What’s On | Round 8
West Coast Eagles v Richmond | Recognition Round
Saturday, May 2 | 2.15pm (AWST) | Optus Stadium / Whadjuk
Gates open 12.45pm

Join us this Saturday when we take on Richmond in our Recognition Round, celebrating 40 years of the West Coast Eagles and the 20th anniversary of our 2006 Premiership.

We’re in for a jam-packed match day schedule as we look to highlight the history of our club.

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Come and see past heroes return, with members of the 2006 Premiership team taking part in the Guard of Honour, as well as a Lap of Honour at half-time.

Visit our 40th Year History Museum near aisle 101 to relive iconic moments from the club’s history, or head to the Fan Zone to collect your 2006 Premiership Celebration player card.

Let’s fill the stands as we celebrate these significant milestones in our club’s history.

As always, don’t forget to NEST!

Match Day Timeline

12.45pm | Gates and Fan Zone open

2.04pm | Team entry – 2006 Premiership Team forming the Guard of Honour

2.15pm | First siren

Quarter-time | Australian Idol Top 3 finalist Gisella Colletti performs live, accompanied by superstar violinist Cheralyn Violin

Half-time | 2006 Premiership Team Lap of Honour, Member Moments & All The Way West Test – 2006 Grand Final Edition

Three-quarter time | Crown Kick to Win & AGL West Coast Wave – help build the energy for the final quarter!

Post-match | Player giveaways to lucky fans around the boundary

West Coast Eagles Premiership Cups – Crown Perth

To celebrate the club's 40th Year in the AFL, we will have an exhibition on-site at Crown Perth. The Premiership Cups will be on display from Wednesday to Friday, from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

There will be appearances from players, as well as Auzzie the Eagle, for photo opportunities.

Along with an interactive backdrop featuring video of our Premiership wins, enter our competition to win VIP tickets to this Saturday's match against Richmond, including a behind-the-scenes visit to the player's warm up and access to premium hospitality in the Field Club.

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West Coast Eagles 40th Year History Museum

Head to aisle 101 (inside Gate A) from 12.45pm until half‑time to visit our 40th Year History Museum. Explore a guernsey display and memorable items that reflect moments in the club’s history over the past 40 years.

Flu Vaccination Clinic – Eastern Atrium

A free Flu Vaccination Clinic will be available this match day, provided by the Department of Health. The clinic will be located in the Eastern Atrium inside Gates A and B – arrive early to avoid delays.

Fan Zone

Head to the Fan Zone on the western concourse on Level 1 (inside Gate D) from 12.45pm:

Selected player signings from 1.15pm (subject to change)
Get your photo on a 2006 Premiership Celebration player card
Auzzie the Eagle pre-match photos
Arts and crafts station – make your own sign or bracelet
Airbrush tattoos and face painting
Games galore – handball and kicking targets, cornhole, and reaction game
Triple M games and giveaways

Beat The Siren – exclusive food & beverage deals

Thanks to our partnership with Optus Stadium, enjoy more exclusive food and drink deals from gates open until the match begins.

Curtin raiser

Arrive early and watch our WA Football curtain raiser. Entry for the curtain raiser is via Gate C from 12.15pm. Please note, all patrons must hold a valid ticket to the West Coast Eagles v Richmond match to enter Optus Stadium for the curtain raiser.

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Membership support on match day

The West Coast Eagles Membership Services team will be available at box offices B, C, and E on match days to assist with any questions. If you anticipate needing help with your tickets, we encourage you to arrive early to avoid delays.

There is no reason to miss a match due to a ticketing issue!

Please note that our phone lines are not staffed on weekends; however, we will monitor emails leading into match day and respond to any time-sensitive queries.
Getting to Optus Stadium

Public Transport is included in the cost of your match day ticket, with free travel on Perth’s buses and trains three hours either side of the match. If asked, please show your ticket to the driver or inspector.

This Sunday, there will be changes to Optus Stadium services for bus routes 652, 653 and 656. Selected bus stops will be relocated, with alternative stops nearby. For more information on getting to and from Optus Stadium this match day, see the Transperth service update.

Remember to plan your journey ahead of Sunday with Transperth’s Journey Planner.
Changes to pedestrian access

Due to the development of Perth Park, Perth's premier entertainment and sporting precinct, the pedestrian path connecting Optus Stadium and Crown Perth through the park will be closed.

Pedestrian access to and from the stadium is via the Camfield Drive path, Riverside path or Victoria Park Drive path.

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Gate opening times

Gates will open at 12.45pm this match day. Gate C will open at 12:15pm for curtain raiser entry.

We recommend arriving early to avoid delays.
Match day forecast

Partly cloudy skies with a high of 19°C.
Reporting inappropriate behaviour

To report inappropriate or anti-social behaviour at Optus Stadium during an event, text the specific details (issue and location/seat number) to the Patron Assistant number at 0409 317 771.

Alternatively, report the incident immediately to stadium staff, security personnel, or the police.