West Coast Eagles v Geelong Cats: AFL preview, news and how to watch live

Eagles v Cats preview

It has been 30 years since West Coast’s first premiership when they defeated Saturday’s opponent to claim the flag. At the moment though, the Eagles’ are a far cry from that type of success.

They remain stuck to the bottom of the ladder with one win. The Eagles are however welcome back four star premiership players at Optus Stadium.

Dom Sheed, Willie Rioli, Elliot Yeo and four-time All-Australian defender Jeremy McGovern all return. They are among seven changes including a debut for 18-year-old Rhett Bazzo.

Whereas Geelong super star Patrick Dangerfield will be another week in his recovery from his calf injury.

Jeremy Cameron is second in the Coleman Medal race, one goal behind Carlton’s Charlie Curnow on 38. The Cats’ forward kicked three in last year’s 97-point punishment handed to West Coast in Geelong.

Both teams are coming off the bye leading into this fixture.

What time is Eagles v Cats?

The game starts at 2.35pm (AWST), 4.35pm (AEST) and 4.05pm (ACST) on Saturday 18 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 Cats matches?

West Coast Eagles team page on Kayo

Geelong Cats team page on Kayo

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What AFL news do I need to know ahead of Saturday?

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

INCLUDING the round 14 teams, the latest power rankings by WILL SCHOFIELD, how the Dees premiership defence may be falling apart and the crystal ball is reloaded.

PLUS the latest AFL SuperCoach news you need to know.

History between the Eagles and Cats

Between 1990 and 1994, the Eagles lost just two of 13 matches against the Cats, including two Grand Final wins (1992, 1994). Overall though honours are shared with 27 wins each and a draw in 2003.

That is reflected in the recent record, with the last nine meetings won by the home team, and Geelong leading 5-4.

Team Lists

All the ins and outs for Saturday in Perth:

West Coast

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

HB: J.Jones, J.McGovern, B.Hough

C: A.Gaff, T.Kelly, J.Redden

HF: D.Sheed, J.Darling, J.Waterman

F: J.Cripps, J.Kennedy, W.Rioli

FOLL: B.Williams, E.Yeo, L.Shuey

I/C: J.Petruccelle, R.Bazzo, C.West, C.Jamieson

EMG: A.Witherden, L.Foley, J.Nelson, G.Clark

IN: J.Jones, J.McGovern, D.Sheed, W.Rioli, E.Yeo, J.Petruccelle, R.Bazzo

OUT: G.Clark, I.Winder, L.Foley, J.Nelson, H.Edwards, A.Witherden (all omitted), S.Petrevski-Seton (illness), P.Naish (sub)

Geelong

B: T.Stewart, S.De Koning, T.Atkins

HB: J.Bews, M.Blicavs, Z.Guthrie

C: M.Duncan, C.Guthrie, I.Smith

HF: Z.Tuohy, J.Cameron, C.Stephens

F: B.Close, T.Hawkins, T.Stengle

FOLL: R.Stanley, S.Menegola, J.Selwood

I/C: J.Kolodjashnij, M.O’Connor, L.Dahlhaus, G.Miers

EMG: S.Higgins, F.Evans, O.Dempsey, S.Neale

IN: S.Menegola, J.Kolodjashnij

OUT: G.Rohan (illness), B.Parfitt (injured), Q.Narkle (sub)

Live score update

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Where can I watch more round 14 AFL matches?

Richmond v Carlton

St Kilda v Essendon

Port Adelaide v Sydney Swans

GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs

Gold Coast Suns v Adelaide Crows

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