Can Eagles Turn the Tables on Blues in Do-or-Die Final?
The elimination final between Carlton and West Coast takes place on Saturday afternoon at Ikon Park, with both teams fighting to keep their premiership hopes alive. The clash marks unfamiliar territory for both sides: the Eagles are entering their first-ever final, while the Blues make their first finals appearance since 2020.
The two sides know each other well after meeting just last week in the final round of the season, when Carlton secured a 20-point victory, finishing strong with four goals to one in the final term. This time, however, the venue has shifted, giving the Blues the home-ground advantage.
Team Changes
- Jess Rentsch returns for West Coast after serving a one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle.
- Liz McGrath has been omitted from the Eagles’ squad.
- Lila Keck and Siofra O'Connell have been dropped from the Blues' lineup.
- Mia Austin and Amelia Velardo rejoin the Carlton side.
Pre-Match Insights
Sportsbet analysts Kate McCarthy and Alessia Francese preview the decisive battle between the Blues and Eagles, highlighting the tactical adjustments and key match-ups to watch at Ikon Park.
Additional Coverage
Fans can also revisit North Melbourne’s record-breaking Grand Final triumph from December 2024 and review the findings from the first week of AFLW finals matches.
“Don’t miss a second of the action from Saturday’s elimination final between Carlton and West Coast.”
Author Summary
The Blues and Eagles face off in a high-stakes elimination final, each chasing survival and history in a thrilling AFLW showdown at Ikon Park.