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Can Eagles Turn the Tables on Blues in Do-or-Die Final?

Carlton and West Coast face off in a crucial elimination final at Ikon Park on Saturday, each fighting to keep their premiership hopes alive. This marks a rare situation for both teams: the Eagles are appearing in their first ever final, while the Blues are making their first finals appearance since 2020.

Recent Matchup and Venue Change

These teams recently met in the final round of the season, where Carlton secured a 20-point victory by outscoring West Coast four goals to one in the last term. That game took place on the Eagles’ home ground, but this week the location has shifted in Carlton’s favor at Ikon Park.

Team Updates

Jess Rentsch returns for West Coast after serving a suspension for a dangerous tackle last week.
Liz McGrath has been omitted from the West Coast side.
Young forward Lila Keck and defender Siofra O’Connell have been dropped.
Mia Austin and Amelia Velardo are reinstated to the team.

Sportsbet’s Kate McCarthy and Alessia Francese preview the elimination final between the Blues and Eagles at Ikon Park.

Additional Highlights

Fans can relive North Melbourne’s historic Grand Final victory from December 2024.
Match review findings from the first week of AFLW finals are now available.

Author’s summary: Carlton and West Coast meet in a high-stakes elimination final with fresh team changes and shift of venue, setting the stage for a thrilling contest between two eager teams.

Australian Football League — 2025-11-08