Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles LIVE: Dees chase redemption after embarrassment last round, Eagles seek shock win We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Melbourne Demons vs West Coast Eagles LIVE: Dees chase redemption after embarrassment last round, Eagles seek shock win By Danny Russell and Roy Ward Updated August 2, 2025 — 12.39pmfirst published at 12.25pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 12.17pmOpinion: Should West Coast get a leg-up from the league? 11.13amThe fight for a finals spot continues 11.12amWelcome all and sundry Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts No late changes at Marvel Opinion: Should West Coast get a leg-up from the league? By Paddy Sweeney They’re the richest club in the land, with more than 100,000 members and four flags in the trophy cabinet from 25 finals campaigns over 39 years. The thought of West Coast approaching the AFL for assistance in the shape of draft concessions would get the blood boiling of many rival clubs and their supporters. It’s been a tough run for the Eagles, having won just 11 of their past 91 games.Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos Are they entitled to ask? Absolutely. If you don’t ask, you don’t get. This club is severely wounded. They’re on the verge of claiming a second wooden spoon in three years with just 11 wins from their past 91 games. Click here to read the full story The fight for a finals spot continues Advertisement Welcome all and sundry Hello and welcome to our AFL live blog for another bumper Saturday of action. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025