Optus Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 6 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 6:10 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday April 18, 2025 at 6:10 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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West Coast Eagles vs Essendon Bombers Preview

West Coast will be desperate to salvage some pride when they host Essendon at Optus Stadium on Good Friday, following a nightmarish start to 2025. The Eagles are 0-5 for the first time in club history after a 121-50 thrashing by Carlton during Gather Round, a game in which they recorded a league-low 77 contested possessions. West Coast’s average losing margin this season stands at a staggering 59.2 points. Essendon, on the other hand, improved to 2-2 with a 96-57 victory over Melbourne, led by Zach Merrett’s 37 disposals and four goals from Jye Menzie. The Bombers were also successful in both meetings with West Coast last season, winning 122-92 at Marvel Stadium and 77-71 at Optus Stadium, with Merrett averaging 28.5 disposals and booting four goals. Essendon has now won four straight against the Eagles.