WEST Coast is able to bring an element of surprise into its season-opener against Gold Coast with several fresh faces including Liam Baker in the line-up and new coach Andrew McQualter calling the shots.
The Eagles will be as focused on seeing improvement from their young guns as much as results this year, especially after losing the likes of Elliot Yeo to injury in the off-season.
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Gold Coast has been here before, closing in on a maiden finals campaign before injuries, missteps or simply failing to live up to expectations leaves the side falling short.
West Coast v Gold Coast at Optus Stadium, 3.10pm AWST
NO LATE CHANGES
SUBSTITUTES
West Coast: Ryan Maric
Gold Coast: Alex Sexton
Melbourne v Greater Western Sydney at the MCG, 3.20pm AEDT
LATE CHANGES
Melbourne: Steven May (larynx) replaced in the selected side by Tom McDonald
Greater Western Sydney: Nil
SUBSTITUTES
Melbourne: Harvey Langford
Greater Western Sydney: Max Gruzewski
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Adelaide v St Kilda at Adelaide Oval, 12.05pm ACDT
NO LATE CHANGES
SUBSTITUTES
Adelaide: Sid Draper
St Kilda: Hunter Clark
