West Coast suffered a predictable loss to Hawthorn to remain winless in 2025. In an Anzac Day weekend clash, the Hawks had pulled comfortably in front by half-time with only their inaccuracy from set shots preventing them from an overwhelming lead. The Eagles showed fight in stages during the second half but some late goals pushed the margin to 50. Brady Hough impressed in a new role as a midfielder with 23 possessions and Liam Ryan bobbed up for three goals.
Summary[]
| 1/4 time | 1/2 time | 3/4 time | Final | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | 2.8.20 | 9.10.64 | 12.14.86 | 18.16.124 | ||||
| West Coast | 2.1.13 | 4.5.29 | 7.7.49 | 11.8.74 |
Goals: Ryan 3, H.Reid, Waterman 2, Cripps, Long, Owies, H.Reid, J.Williams
Best: Hutchinson, Maric, Hough, Flynn, Duggan, H.Reid
Injuries: J.Williams (cut head)
Subs: (WCE) Long for Davis in fourth term; (HAW) B.Macdonald for Scrimshaw (concussion) at half-time
Jumper: Anzac, white shorts
Named sides[]
| West Coast | Hawthorn | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B: | 23.Maric | 20.McGovern | 19.Hough | B: | 37.Barrass | 15.Hardwick | 6.Sicily |
| HB: | 28.Cole | 7.Ginbey | 3.Baker | HB: | 24.Battle | 4.Impey | 23.Weddle |
| C: | 15.Cripps | 9.H.Reid | 5.Hunt | C: | 10.Amon | 28.Mackenzie | 16.D'Ambrosio |
| HF: | 17.Graham | 2.Waterman | 16.Owies | HF: | 1.Morrison | 34.Watson | 31.C.Macdonald |
| F: | 1.Ryan | 12.Allen | 22.A.Reid | F: | 19.Gunston | 18.Chol | 13.Moore |
| R: | 25.Flynn | 14.Duggan | 44.Hutchinson | R: | 17.Meek | 3.Newcombe | 5.Worpel |
| I: | 8.Hewett | 13.Long | 34.J.Williams | I: | 14.Scrimshaw | 42.B.Macdonald | 25.Ward |
| 38.Davis | 43.Dewar | E: | 44.Hustwaite | 33.Ginnivan | |||
| E: | 10.Brockman | 27.Gross | 41.Brock | E: | 22.Breust | 9.Jiath | 20.Maginness |
In: Cole, Allen, Long
Out: Kelly (toe), Edwards, Gross
Quarter by quarter[]
From the coach[]
From the papers[]
The West Australian[]
"West Coast’s intent with the ball in hand was clear as they looked to go through the corridor and go forward as much as possible.
It left them exposed on the turnover however and the Hawthorn small forwards were a constant threat as a result.
Hawks coach Mitchell tried to ensure take a tactical advantage when West Coast pushed a forward up to the stoppage, freeing up ex-Eagle Tom Barrass as much as possible.
It was Chol who set the tone in the second term, giving Allen a nightmare first three minutes, kicking two goals including one after the Eagles skipper not only dropped a defensive mark but couldn’t stick an important tackle."[1]
Reserves[]
Round 4 (25 April)
West Coast's reserves suffered a disappointing loss to Claremont to remain winless in 2025. In an Anzac Day clash, the Eagles started well and were just two points behind at the main break, but were overwhelmed by the Tigers after half-time as they piled on six goals in each of the third and fourth quarters to run out comfortable 52-point winners. Clay Hall had a team-high 25 possessions and Harvey Johnston had 20 disposals and eight marks.
| 1/4 time | 1/2 time | 3/4 time | Final | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont | 3.1.19 | 7.5.47 | 13.10.88 | 19.10.124 | ||||
| West Coast | 3.7.25 | 6.9.45 | 8.10.58 | 10.12.72 |
Goals: Livingstone, Petruccelle, Shanahan, 2, Datson, Gross, Hall, Mercer
Best: Gross, Johnston, Shanahan, B.Williams, Hall
Injuries: Nil
Named side:
| West Coast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B: | 40.Jamieson | 42.Edwards | 33.Bazzo | |
| HB: | 61.McCarthy | 56.Edwards-Baldwin | 26.Allan | |
| C: | 50.Datson | 29.Hall | 24.Johnston | |
| HF: | 37.Champion | 36.Rawlinson | 21.Petruccelle | |
| F: | 30.Barnett | 35.Shanahan | 39.Livingstone | |
| R: | 32.B.Williams | 31.Grego | 70.Lucassen | |
| I: | 72.Melrose | 64.Mercer | 59.Mumme | |
| 66.L.Yeo | ||||
| E: | 63.Armstrong | 52.Eastough | 55.Sambo | |
| 58.Walsh |
In: Jamieson, Edwards, McCarthy, Melrose, Mercer, Mumme
Out: Cole, Brock, Long, Brockman (AFL), Ewing, Walsh
Late changes: Brock, Gross for Melrose, Mumme
Injury list[]
In the leadup to the match the following players were listed as injured or unavailable:
| Player | Injury | Expected return | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheed | Knee | Season | ||||
| Yeo | Ankle/knee | TBC | ||||
| Chesser | Ankle | 4-5 weeks | ||||
| Jamieson | Ankle/knee | Available |
References[]
https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2025/101820250427.html
https://www.afl.com.au/afl/matches/7025
- ↑ Mitchell Woodcock, The West Australian (27 April 2025), "Sam Mitchell and Hawthorn again get last laugh against West Coast Eagles with 50-point win": https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/sam-mitchell-and-hawthorn-again-get-last-laugh-against-west-coast-eagles-with-50-point-win-c-18500854
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