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 meet at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, both teams languishing near the bottom of the AFL ladder. The Eagles remain winless in 2025 following a heavy 124-74 loss to Hawthorn last weekend, extending their losing streak to nine matches, the equal-second-longest in club history. Their average losing margin this season now stands at 49.7 points. Melbourne, however, is starting to find some form, securing back-to-back wins, most recently defeating Richmond 83-63 at the MCG. Christian Petracca (28 disposals, two goals) and Max Gawn (25 disposals, 10 hitouts) led the charge. The two teams split their meetings in 2024, with West Coast claiming a 105-70 victory at Optus Stadium, thanks to a five-goal performance from Jake Waterman, while Melbourne triumphed 112-58 at the MCG behind Trent Rivers’ 29 disposals. Both sides will be eager for a crucial win as they aim to climb the ladder.