Can Eagles Turn the Tables on Blues in Do-or-Die Final?
Carlton and West Coast will fight to keep their premiership dreams alive in a high-stakes elimination final at Ikon Park on Saturday afternoon. Both clubs enter unfamiliar territory: the Eagles contesting their first-ever final and the Blues appearing in their first since 2020.
The teams know each other well after clashing just last week in the season’s final round. Carlton triumphed by 20 points, sealing the victory with a dominant four-goals-to-one final quarter. This time, however, the venue has shifted from the Eagles’ home ground to Carlton’s backyard, adding a new challenge for the visitors.
Team Changes and Key Players
- Jess Rentsch returns to West Coast’s lineup after serving a suspension for a dangerous tackle.
- Liz McGrath has been omitted from the squad.
- Lila Keck and Siofra O'Connell have both been dropped.
- Mia Austin and Amelia Velardo rejoin the team for the crucial clash.
What to Expect
Sportsbet analysts Kate McCarthy and Alessia Francese preview the elimination final between the Blues and Eagles at Ikon Park.
Fans can also revisit North Melbourne’s landmark Grand Final triumph from December 2024 and explore this week’s AFLW finals match review findings to see how each team’s form and discipline factor into their chances.
Author’s Summary
Two determined teams face off in a must-win AFLW elimination final at Ikon Park, with recent history, team changes, and venue shift adding to the drama.