WEST Coast looked refreshed after its bye and had its chances against Essendon last week but ultimately ran out of legs as its opponent skipped away late, meaning they have a point to prove against Hawthorn on Sunday.

The young Eagles have been better on their home turf this year with all three of their victories coming as hosts, while their last three defeats at Optus Stadium have been by 14 points or less.

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Hawthorn will hope its dream run has not been interrupted by having a bye after winning four in a row, and seven of its past nine, before taking a break.

But there is no reason to think that the Hawks' eye-catching form might come to an end, and they showed signs of progress last year when thumping the Eagles on their home deck.

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Match Previews R16: West Coast v Hawthorn

Sportsbet's Nathan Brown and Kane Cornes preview the game between the Eagles and Hawks at Optus Stadium

Published on Jun 25, 2024

Tim Kelly and Harley Reid are back for the Eagles, replacing Jack Petruccelle and Jack Hutchinson, while Harry Morrison comes in for the managed Luke Breust for the Hawks.

West Coast v Hawthorn, Optus Stadium, 2.40pm AWST

NO LATE CHANGES

SUBSTITUTES
West Coast: Ryan Maric
Hawthorn: Harry Morrison

Richmond v Carlton at the MCG, 3.20pm AEST

LATE CHANGES
Richmond: None
Carlton: Tom De Koning (soreness) replaced in selected side by Marc Pittonet

SUBSTITUTES
Richmond: Sam Banks
Carlton: George Hewett

St Kilda v Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium, 1.10pm AEST

LATE CHANGES
St Kilda: Seb Ross replaced in selected side by Tom Campbell
Port Adelaide: None

SUBSTITUTES
St Kilda: Cooper Sharman
Port Adelaide: Will Lorenz