Brisbane Lions (9-6-1) travel to Perth looking for their sixth straight AFL win, as West Coast Eagles (3-13) begin the post Adam Simpson era.
It's been a big week for the Eagles with Adam Simpson being sacked during the week. Jarrad Schofield has been given the role as interim coach for the remainder of the season, and his first task is an incredibly tough one.
Brisbane have won five straight games to storm back into the top eight, with a 97-86 win over the Adelaide Crows last weekend after a difficult start to the season. Elsewhere. West Coast were hammered in all facets by Melbourne last week.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions in the AFL, plus plenty more.
West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions date and start time
| Date | Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
| Start time | 4:40pm AEST/ 4:10pm ACST/ 2:40pm AWST |
| Venue | Optus Stadium |
| Location | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
How to watch West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions on TV & stream live online
There are several options to watch the West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions AFL game in Australia, including Network Seven, Foxtel, Foxtel from Telstra, and Kayo Sports.
The best way to livestream the aforementioned AFL game is through Kayo with a seven-day free trial. It also does not have a lock-in contract or equipment fees, which means you can cancel anytime if you are no longer using it.
All you need to decide is whether you want to pick Kayo One at $25 per month (1 stream and up to HD), or Kayo Basic at $35 per month (2 streams and up to 4K).
What channel is West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions game on?
The game will not be broadcast live on 7mate on free-to-air TV, but will be available to watch via Fox Footy on pay TV. Triple M, ABC and AFL Nation will provide the radio coverage.
Streaming the game with a VPN
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- How to set up and use a VPN service to stream the match
You can watch the game from wherever you are in the world by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service such as NordVPN/ ExpressVPN. A VPN will allow you to create a secure connection online when you are abroad on holiday or for work and you want to stream the game live.
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Here’s an easy step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to watch a game when you are overseas:
- Install VPN of your choice - see our reviews here for the best options.
- Select the location you wish to connect to. This is easy - if you are visiting the UK and you wish to continue watching one of your U.S. streaming services, you would select the US.
- Grab the popcorn and get ready to watch!
West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane team news & rosters
West Coast Eagles' star defender Jeremy McGovern (ribs/lung) was rushed to hospital after the game and will remain in Melbourne on Monday. He is not likely to play against the Lions on Sunday. Matt Flynn (ankle) missed the loss to Melbourne but should be able to play against Brisbane, while key defender Rhett Bazzo (groin) and midfielder Elijah Hewett (foot) will try to return to action this weekend.
Brisbane Lions, meanwhile, have run into a little injury trouble again, with Jack Payne out for up to six weeks and Brandon Starcevich out through concussion protocols.
| West Coast Eagles | Position | Brisbane Lions |
|---|---|---|
| [19] Brady Hough, [37] Tom Barrass, [23] Alex Witherden | FB | [15] Dayne Zorko, [41] Darragh Joyce, [35] Ryan Lester |
| [28] Tom Cole, [42] Harry Edwards, [14] Liam Duggan | HB | [44] Darcy Wilmot, [31] Harris Andrews, [26] Conor McKenna |
| [7] Reuben Ginbey, [11] Tim Kelly, [5] Jayden Hunt | C | [33] Zac Bailey, [16] Cam Rayner, [8] Will Ashcroft |
| [15] Jamie Cripps, [2] Jake Waterman, [1] Liam Ryan | HF | [23] Charlie Cameron, [30] Eric Hipwood, [6] Hugh McCluggage |
| [44] Jack Hutchinson, [12] Oscar Allen, [34] Jack Williams | FF | [1] Kai Lohmann, [3] Joe Daniher, [13] Logan Morris |
| [32] Bailey J. Williams, [6] Elliot Yeo, [9] Harley Reid | FOL | [46] Oscar McInerney, [5] Josh Dunkley, [9] Lachie Neale |
| [10] Tyler Brockman, [16] Luke Edwards, [26] Zane Trew, [41] Ryan Maric, [31] Jamaine Jones | IC | [4] Callum Ah Chee, [7] Jarrod Berry, [28] Jaspa Fletcher, [34] Shadeau Brain, [38] Bruce Reville |
| [27] Jack Darling, [35] Josh Rotham, [49] Jai Culley | EMG | [32] Darcy Fort, [20] Jaxon Prior, [2] Deven Robertson |
West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions Form
West Coast: LLLLL
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R17 | Melbourne 112-58 West Coast |
| R16 | West Coast 33-94 Melbourne |
| R15 | Essendon 122-92 West Coast |
| R14 | West Coast 65-74 North Melbourne |
| R13 | West Coast 68-82 St Kilda |
Brisbane: WWWWW
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| R17 | Brisbane 97-86 Adelaide |
| R16 | Brisbane 86-81 Melbourne |
| R15 | Port Adelaide 73-152 Brisbane |
| R14 | Brisbane 126-106 St Kilda |
| R13 | Western Bulldogs 71-114 Brisbane |
West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions Head-to-Head Results
| Year | Match |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Lions 116-35 Eagles |
| 2022 | Lions 105-30 Eagles |
| 2021 | Lions 125-87 Eagles |
| 2020 | Lions 74-44 Eagles |
| 2019 | Lions 102-58 Eagles |