WEST Coast and Gold Coast make it a double-header on Friday night when they kick-off at 6.30pm AWST.

The 16th-placed Eagles (3-16) made an early statement against heated rival Fremantle before being overwhelmed in the second half for a ninth defeat on the trot.

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However, West Coast will be confident it can challenge a Suns side that are yet to win away from their home.

Gold Coast (9-10) suffered its first defeat on home turf as arch-rival Brisbane ran away late in last week's QClash, but the Suns must bounce back on the road against the Eagles to keep its fading finals hopes alive.

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Match Previews R21: West Coast v Gold Coast

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

Published on Jul 30, 2024

West Coast v Gold Coast at Optus Stadium, 6.30pm AWST

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West Coast: Clay Hall
Gold Coast: Malcolm Rosas jnr

The Eagles have made six changes as Alex Witherden, Liam Duggan, Jeremy McGovern, Harvey Johnston, Clay Hall and Tyrell Dewar replace Tom Barrass, Josh Rotham, Luke Edwards, Jack Petruccelle, Jai Culley and Jack Hutchinson.

The Suns have recalled Brayden Fiorini and Alex Sexton in place of Ned Moyle and Tom Berry.