Optus Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 8 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 7:35 pm with Melbourne Demons heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday May 3, 2025 at 7:35 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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West Coast and Melbourne will clash at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, with both sides languishing near the bottom of the AFL ladder. The Eagles remain winless in 2025 after a heavy 124-74 defeat to Hawthorn last weekend, extending their losing streak to nine games—the equal-second-longest in the club’s history. Their average losing margin this season now sits at 49.7 points.

Melbourne, meanwhile, is starting to build momentum, notching back-to-back wins, including an 83-63 victory over Richmond at the MCG. Christian Petracca (28 disposals, two goals) and Max Gawn (25 disposals, 10 hitouts) were standouts in that match.

The teams split their encounters in 2024: West Coast claimed a 105-70 win at Optus Stadium, powered by Jake Waterman’s five-goal haul, while Melbourne responded with a 112-58 triumph at the MCG, led by Trent Rivers’ 29 disposals. Both teams will be desperate for a much-needed win to lift themselves up the ladder.

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