The West Coast held out to a ferocious fourth-quarter charge from a resurgent St Kilda side to shore up their standing in seventh place in the table.
West Coast tagger Mark Hutchings will return to the bench this weekend after having not played since round 16 last year.
Concerns arose as West Coast star midfielder Luke Shuey was subbed off in the final five minutes of yesterday’s game.
The West Coast small forwards put on a master class in goal kicking on Sunday Afternoon at the Adelaide Oval.
Three changes have been made to the West Coast Team that started against North Melbourne in round 17.
It’s not systems; it’s not accuracy; it’s the Eagles work rate that is costing them games this season.
Jack Redden and Jamaine Jones remain doubts for Monday’s match against North Melbourne.
Transitioning the ball from defence to attack proved a big issue for the West Coast in their loss to the Swans at the Weekend.
West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo believes it’s not time to sound the alarms on the Eagles season just yet.
Two disappointing losses spell dire times for the Eagles flag hopes. Can they still make Finals?