SUMMARY
The Eagles must win to ensure they finish second and the Saints provide the perfect opportunity for them to lock in a home final. The Eagles have won the last five encounters between the clubs and the Saints haven't won at Domain Stadium since 2011. The Eagles had an off day last week against Adelaide and the return of Chris Masten from suspension should give them a boost in the midfield. They will also want to settle the defensive structure ahead of the finals if they can. The Saints have had a tough month but if they play with dare they could still trouble the Eagles.

WHERE AND WHEN: Domain Stadium, Saturday, September 5, 5.40pm
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TV AND RADIO: Click here for broadcast guide

LAST FIVE TIMES 
R8, 2015, West Coast 20.11 (131) d St Kilda 12.6 (78) at Etihad Stadium
R14, 2014, West Coast 15.13 (103) d St Kilda 10.10 (70) at Etihad Stadium
R3, 2014, West Coast 12.11 (83) d St Kilda 8.10 (58) at Subiaco Oval
R11, 2013, West Coast 12.12 (84) d St Kilda 11.14 (80) at Etihad Stadium
R8, 2012, West Coast 18.13 (121) d St Kilda 13.13 (91) at Subiaco Oval

THE SIX POINTS
1. The Eagles defeated the Saints in round eight with a dominant second half kicking 12 goals to six. Josh Kennedy and Josh Hill booted four goals each. Jack Steven had 37 disposals for the Saints.
2. West Coast is ranked second for inside 50s, third for marks inside 50 and second for scoring with an average of 105 points
per game. The Saints are ranked eighth for inside 50s, eighth for marks inside 50 and 13th for scoring.
3. The Eagles were held to their lowest score of the season against Adelaide last week, 10.9 (69). Their first quarter of one behind was only their second goalless quarter this year.
4. West Coast has won nine of 11 matches at Domain Stadium in 2015. Eight wins have been by 50 points or more including three by more than 70.
5. Since round 18 the Saints are winless from five games. They did draw with Geelong but two of the defeats have been by more than 10 goals.
6. Josh Kennedy (63 overall) is ranked seventh among key forwards on the Official AFL Player Ratings. Jack Darling (98) is ninth. Nick Riewoldt (158) is ranked 17th among all key forwards.

IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Jeremy McGovern
He has had his injury troubles over the past seven weeks but given his importance to the Eagles' defensive structure they need to get McGovern up and firing before the finals.  

PREDICTION: West Coast by 50 points.