West Coast Eagles v Essendon Bombers: AFL preview, news and how to watch live

Watch live here on Kayo. Here’s the preview of all you need to know for Friday night.

Eagles v Bombers preview

Essendon travel to Perth after a turnaround of form last Friday night against St Kilda. Having won just two games all year, the Bombers blitzed St Kilda in the second and third terms to conquer the top four contender 107 to 72. And did it without star midfielder Darcy Parish. The midfielder will again miss this week.

Jake Stringer returned to somewhere near his best in the win with two goals and 16 disposals.

Returning premiership stars Dom Sheed, Willie Rioli, Elliot Yeo and Jeremy McGovern all gave West Coast a lift against Geelong, last Saturday at home, and were among seven changes to the Eagles’ side. But it wasn’t enough to get them over the line yet the improved performance should give them hope this Friday night.

Both Sheed and McGovern will miss this Friday night through injury.

What time is Eagles v Bombers?

The game starts at 6.40pm (AWST), 8.40pm (AEST) and 8.10pm (ACST) on Friday 24 June.

Where is it being played?

Optus Stadium, Perth.

How do I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on Kayo as part of its AFL coverage. Not only can you catch the LIVE fixture and also the replay, but if you miss the action, you can catch up with Kayo Minis and Kayo Bites.

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How can I watch more Eagles and Bombers matches?

West Coast Eagles team page on Kayo

Essendon Bombers team page on Kayo

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What news do I need to know ahead of Friday night?

CodeSports has the latest news and analysis from around the AFL.

INCLUDING which teams stack up against the best, the Friday night winners in the next fixture reveal and early mail for round 15.

History between Eagles and Bombers

Essendon took home the four competition points from Perth when they met West Coast in May last year. The Bombers-Eagles rivalry is one which ignited back in 1993, when the now famous jacket wave by a jubilant Kevin Sheedy came to be part of AFL folklore, as Essendon legend Paul Salmon kicked a goal after the siren to beat the then defending premiers.

A moment the great coach has recreated many times since.

Team Lists

All the ins and outs for Friday night in Perth:

West Coast

B: S.Hurn, T.Barrass, L.Duggan

HB: J.Jones, J.Rotham, E.Yeo

C: C.West, T.Kelly, J.Redden

HF: J.Cripps, J.Darling, W.Rioli

F: L.Ryan, J.Kennedy, J.Waterman

FOLL: B.Williams, L.Shuey, A.Gaff

I/C: B.Hough, J.Petruccelle, R.Bazzo, C.Jamieson

EMG: A.Witherden, L.Foley, G.Clark, H.Edwards

IN: J.Rotham, T.Kelly, L.Ryan

OUT: J.Nelson (omitted), J.McGovern, D.Sheed (both injured), G.Clark (sub)

Essendon

B: J.Kelly, J.Laverde, J.Ridley

HB: M.Redman, D.Heppell, N.Hind

C: W.Snelling, Z.Merrett, S.Durham

HF: D.Shiel, K.Langford, M.D’Ambrosio

F: P.Wright, J.Stringer, H.Jones

FOLL: S.Draper, J.Caldwell, N.Martin

I/C: M.Guelfi, A.Perkins, B.Hobbs, N.Bryan

EMG: B.Ham, B.Zerk-Thatcher, A.Waterman, T.Cutler

IN: W.Snelling, K.Langford, N.Bryan

OUT: B.Ham (omitted), A.McGrath (injured), A.Phillips (managed), J.Stewart (sub)

Live score update

Keep up to date here for when you’re on the move.

Where can I watch more round 15 AFL matches?

Melbourne Demons v Brisbane Lions

Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

Carlton v Fremantle

Geelong Cats v Richmond

Sydney Swans v St Kilda

North Melbourne v Adelaide Crows

Collingwood v GWS Giants

Port Adelaide v Gold Coast Suns

Where can I read more AFL?

See the AFL section on CodeSports, or visit the AFL section on your main state news website – Herald Sun / Adelaide Advertiser / Daily Telegraph / Courier Mail