Archie Roberts competes with Jamie Cripps during round six, 2025. Picture: AFL Photos

WEST Coast (0-5) hosts Essendon (2-2) at Optus Stadium on Friday evening, with the Eagles anchored to the bottom of the ladder after a tough start to their first season under coach Andrew McQualter.

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The Bombers, meanwhile, have recorded back-to-back wins, having beaten Melbourne in round five.

West Coast has made four changes as Tim Kelly, Jeremy McGovern, Elijah Hewett and Matt Flynn return in place of co-captain Oscar Allen, Bailey Williams, Clay Hall and Sandy Brock.

West Coast v Essendon at Optus Stadium, 4.10pm AWST

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SUBSTITUTES
West Coast: Tom Gross
Essendon: Saad El-Hawli

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North Melbourne v Carlton at Marvel Stadium, 3.20pm AEST

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SUBSTITUTES
North Melbourne:
Zane Duursma
Carlton:
Cooper Lord

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