The West Coast Eagles will need to be on top of their game to overcome the Geelong Cats on Saturday night at Simonds Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:40pm (AEST).
After three rounds, the Eagles and the Cats are both perched at the pointy end of the AFL ladder.
Neither team has dropped a game so far this season and look set to be contenders come September.
Geelong were well challenged last week by Collingwood, but managed to control the game when it was on the line – a trait they have become well known for in recent years.
West Coast were given a good run by the Saints last week, before putting their foot down in the final quarter to get home by 25-points.
After victories against St Kilda, Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, this clash will prove to be the Eagles’ first big test for 2014.
Their fans are convinced they are the ‘real deal’ this season, but that belief needs to be backed up by a convincing win against fellow league leaders.
There is no better opportunity to prove yourself than with a road win in Geelong.
The Cats will be boosted by the return of veteran defender Corey Enright for this match, and Taylor Hunt also makes his way into the squad.
The loss of Mark LeCras, Darren Glass, Chris Masten and Luke Shuey will make a tough road trip even harder for the Eagles. They will however be boosted by the return of Sharrod Wellingham in the midfield.
Prediction
The Eagles need to put on a strong performance tonight to reinforce their impressive start to the season.
But Geelong appear to be in good touch and will be hard to overcome at home.
Geelong by 12.
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