Teams
West Coast have named Andrew Gaff and Elliot Yeo in their side for Sunday’s match, after both missed the Eagles’ victory against Gold Coast in round 10.
Gaff was averaging 30 disposals a game before suffering a concussion in round nine and missing the following match.
Yeo is averaging 18 disposals from his eight matches this year.
Stats box
- Ranked 1st in league for hitouts
- Ranked 2nd in league for marks inside 50
- Ranked 3rd in league for contested possessions
- Ranked 3rd in league for clearances
- Ranked 4th in league for stoppages
- Ranked 4th in league for goals
Talking heads
“They’re very proactive with what they do and their pressure is their number one asset we see.
“Their ability to restrict your scoring is where they’ve really improved this year, number one by a mile with scores against and also their contested ball.”
West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson
Last time we met
Round 21, 23 August 2015. Western Bulldogs defeated by West Coast Eagles 85-162 at Etihad Stadium. Robert Murphy had 27 disposals, Jack Macrae had 25 disposals and Jake Stringer kicked five goals.
