Runner blunder gifts Eagles a … West Coast Eagles win AFL grand final against Collingwood Magpies at MCG, as it happened.

PerthNow. There was some speculation that Darcy Moore might be an inclusion to help strengthen their defence, but he hasn’t even been picked as an emergency.As for West Coast, they have an injury cloud over Jeremy McGovern who hasn’t trained during the week. West Coast defeated Collingwood by five points in a dramatic AFL grand final that went right down to the wire, with the Eagles triumphing 11.13 (79) to 11.8 (74). Here you can find the official teams named for the biggest game of the year.Both sides have named unchanged lineups after their preliminary final wins and for Collingwood in particular it means they have fielded the same three team in all four finals matches.That’s an especially impressive effort when you consider just how injury-riddled the Pies were during the regular season – they appear to have become fighting fit at exactly the right time.West Coast’s lineup is slightly different to the one they started finals with in that Brad Sheppard, having suffered a serious hamstring injury in the first final, will miss this game as he did the preview.Sheppard will join the suspended Andrew Gaff and injured Nic Naitanui as key West Coast players forced to watch this one from the sidelines.Collingwood’s line-up appears settled and unlikely to change. McGovern has been named to play, but if there’s going to be a late change at this year’s grand final it appears he’d be the most likely one to miss.Jackson Nelson from West Coast’s emergency list is probably the most likely replacement for him if he does miss in a like-for-like sense, though against a small Collingwood forward line the Eagles could opt for an entirely different kind of player.Brayden Ainsworth and Brendon Ah Chee would both potentially bolster their midfield strength for the match, however Oscar Allen would seem unlikely unless they lose one of their tall forwards.Captured a great grassroots sporting moment?

AFL grand final 2018: West Coast Eagles’ greatest win - in their own words. By Dean Bilton. October 7, 2018 12:00AM. featured alongside some of Australia’s most prominent sports journalists.The West Coast Eagles will tackle the Collingwood Magpies in the 2018 AFL grand final. The West Coast Eagles will tackle the Collingwood Magpies in the 2018 AFL grand final. The Magpies lept out of the gate, kicking the first five goals as the Eagles struggled to adapt to the pressure of the occasion, before West Coast worked their way back into the contest and closed within two goals at halftime. The heat of a grand final can get to everyone, including the runners.Collingwood messenger Alex Woodward was the villain in one of the most important plays of the afternoon, when he got in between Jaidyn Stephenson and a pass from Taylor Adams deep in the Pies’ back half.A moment of indecision was all influential midfielder Elliot Yeo needed to pounce on the errant pass and size up the goals.Lining up from just beyond 50, Yeo split the middle with a booming set-shot and roared as West Coast claimed the lead for the first time since the opening stages of the first term.These are the sort of moments that can decide premierships.Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device.Elliot Yeo converted the set shot to give West Coast the lead for the first time since the opening minutes.Watch the Netball WA Games from the weekend here!Draft gulf: Why it’s set to be a long road back for Hawks.Will top talent leapfrog fringe Dog in pecking order?Legendary Docker’s new life inspiring Broome youth,JLo: Fyfe’s 2020 season All-Australian worthy,Live ladder: Why table-topping Lions want the Pies to win. Topics West Coast Eagles AFL. Here you can find the official teams named for the biggest game of … Sat, 29 September 2018 2:28PM. The West Australian. West Coast won an epic Grand Final, overcoming Collingwood to secure the club's fourth flag. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors.Oops!
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