The GWS Giants have finally defeated the West Coast Eagles for the first time in their short history in the AFL.
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Final score
West Coast Eagles 14.6.90
GWS Giants 14.14.98
The GWS Giants will be looking for revenge after their last match against the West Coast Eagles when the two sides meet on Sunday to close out Round 10 at Domain Stadium. Join The Roar from 4:40pm AEST for live scores from the game and a live blog of the match.
Their last encounter was an absolute thriller with Nic Natanui kicking a goal with only seconds left on the clock to give the Eagles a victory over the much-feared Giants in late 2016.
The Giants are just as scary in 2017 and will be looking to make amend for a poor record against the Eagles, having lost all 5 of their previous encounters and like most sides, do not handle the trip over to Perth well.
West Coast are in fact the only team that GWS have never scored a win against in their history, and they’ve only ever won a single match in Western Australia. Their average losing margin in the state is a whopping 83 points.
West Coast are a side to watch and have been gradually building their strength in 2017. They’re on the verge of being a top four side. A stellar performance here should quash any doubts over whether the Eagles are a serious side to watch in the race for the flag.
Adam Simpson hasn’t been afraid to give his players a public scolding this week, declaring that ‘no-one in his side is safe,’ so it’ll be up to all of the senior Eagles to lead their side and prove their worth.
I think the Eagles have this one by at least 24 points.
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FreoFan
Roar Rookie
They do have a long injury list I suppose...? Desperate times....
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Yeah, as much as I'm not a fan of the Eagles I'm a huge fan of Kennedy and wish him the very best.
FreoFan
Roar Rookie
Kennedy a huge loss for the Eagles.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
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XI
Roar Guru
Bit unfair for the coach to be out there isn't it? ;)
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Al I can say, is that I hope these two sides meet in September. What a game of football, what a contest.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Leon Cameron lines up, takes 30 seconds off the clock and the game is theirs.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
One minute 37 seconds left in this thriller. I feel like the Giants have it as they eat time off of the clock.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Cripps has a shot at goal and misses. Lewis Jetta turns the ball over and turns around to kick a goal. 8 points in it. 2 minutes left. 2 goals to win it...
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
I'm gonna call it for the Giants now.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Greene slots goal 101 from outside 50 with a great goal through the middle. GWS up by 14 points now and you just get the feeling the game might be over.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Jetta was just explosive out of the back half. Darling misses. GWS by 8 points.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Greene takes a mark inside 50 for GWS. Kicked 0.3 for the evening, but a goal here might make all the difference. He's got that. GWS by 9. WCE 13.4.82 GWS 13.13.91
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
You just get the feeling that whoever breaks the shackles 3 point lead shackles here will win the match...
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Lloyd bangs a quickly reply from GWS through the middle. How it's GWS by 3.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
GOAL SAM MITCHELL. Mitchell hasn't kicked a goal in two years after Darling has the forethought to slap it forward. Now it's West Coast by three.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Patton gathers his own drum in the GWS forward 50. Goal to GWS and another lead change. WCE 12.4.76 GWS 11.13.79
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Jesus christ, it's honestly goal for goal! I reckon whoever wins this is going to win by three points.
Caitlin Doyle
Roar Guru
Free kick to Darling, who lines up to put the Eagles back in front. WCE 12.3.76 GWS 10.3.73
Liam Salter
Roar Guru
Honestly, who knows who is going to win this match. Seems to be goal for goal at the moment!