Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles Prediction, Preview, Team News and More: AFL Round 15, 2024
The Essendon Bombers will look to return to winning ways when they host the West Coast Eagles at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, June 23, in the AFL Round 15. The two teams come into the clash fully rested and refreshed after a bye in Round 14.
Before the break, the Bombers lost consecutive games to the Gold Coast and Carlton. Essendon enjoyed a seven-game unbeaten run before these losses, a form that pushed them as high as second in the table. However, following defeats in the past two rounds, they have dropped to the fourth position.
The Bombers head into this clash as strong favorites as a result of their better win-loss record (8-1-4) and terrific record at the Marvel Stadium where they have not lost this season.
West Coast, meanwhile, are on a three-game losing streak and have not won away from home in 2024. The Eagles became the first team to lose to North Melbourne, going down to the Kangaroos by nine points in their last outing. They have won only one of their past six matches.
Harley Reid is still suspended for the Eagles, while Sam Draper returns to the Bombers lineup for the first time in over a month. When they clashed in Round 8, Essendon stole the tie by a goal.
Essendon have won four of the past five meetings between the two sides and should easily dominate this clash.
Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles Form Guide
Essendon Bombers Form Guide (WWWLL): The Essendon Bombers are fourth in the AFL ladder.
West Coast Eagles Form Guide (LWLLL): The West Coast Eagles are 16th in the AFL ladder.
Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles Team News
Essendon Bombers
Injured: Kaine Baldwin (Foot), Saad El-Hawli (Ankle), Ben Hobbs (Calf), Jaiden Hunter (Knee), Darcy Parish (Calf), Zach Reid (Pectoral)
Suspended: Sam Weideman
West Coast Eagles
Injured: Rhett Bazzo (Groin), Elijah Hewett (Foot), Tim Kelly (Hip), Noah Long (Knee), Dom Sheed (Hamstring)
Suspended: Harley Reid
Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles Team Predicted Lineups
Essendon Bombers
FB: Jordan Ridley, Ben McKay, Jayden Laverde
HB: Nic Martin, Mason Redman, Andrew McGrath
C: Xavier Duursma, Sam Durham, Archie Perkins
HF: Matt Guelfi, Harrison Jones, Nick Hind
FF: Jake Stringer, Peter Wright, Kyle Langford
FOL: Todd Goldstein, Jye Caldwell, Zach Merrett
I/C: Sam Draper, Nik Cox, Dyson Heppell, Jake Kelly, Jye Menzie
EMG: Jade Gresham, Will Setterfield, Nate Caddy
West Coast Eagles
FB: Brady Hough, Tom Barrass, Alex Witherden
HB: Tom Cole, Jeremy McGovern, Liam Duggan
C: Jamaine Jones, Elliot Yeo, Jayden Hunt
HF: Jamie Cripps, Jake Waterman, Liam Ryan
FF: Ryan Maric, Oscar Allen, Jack Darling
FOL: Matt Flynn, Reuben Ginbey, Jack Petruccelle
I/C: Tyler Brockman, Campbell Chesser, Bailey J. Williams, Josh Rotham, Jack Hutchinson
EMG: Andrew Gaff, Harry Edwards, Jai Culley
Essendon Bombers vs West Coast Eagles Prediction
Prediction: Essendon to win by 15 points