Optus Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 17 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and GWS GIANTS. The game kicks off at 8:20 pm with GWS GIANTS heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. GWS GIANTS game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Friday July 4, 2025 at 8:20 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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West Coast Eagles vs GWS GIANTS Preview

West Coast will look to turn promising signs into a breakthrough result when it hosts finals-hunting GWS at Optus Stadium on Friday night. While the Eagles remain winless since May, their spirited effort against Collingwood last week—leading at half-time before fading late—offered reasons for optimism. Emerging midfielder Tom McCarthy has been a revelation, backing up his 31-disposal debut with another 29 touches.

But the challenge ramps up against a rested Giants outfit eyeing a top-four charge. GWS returns from the bye having claimed impressive wins over Gold Coast and Brisbane, and now sits just one win outside the top four.

History favours the visitors—GWS has won its past two meetings with the Eagles by a combined 146 points, including a dominant Round 4 showing where Jesse Hogan slotted nine goals. If West Coast is to spring an upset, they’ll need to contain Hogan and maintain their improved pressure across four quarters.