Final teams locked in for season closer between Eagles and Hawks. Follow LIVE
The West Coast Eagles and Hawthorn Hawks are preparing for their final round 24 match of the AFL season. Hawthorn needs a win to secure a top-four finish, while West Coast aims to end their season on a competitive note.
Why it matters
This match is critical for determining the final ladder positions and double-chance eligibility for the upcoming AFL finals series.
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--> Connor Macdonald tackles Marcus Herbert during the round 24 match between West Coast and Hawthorn at Optus Stadium, on August 23, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos THE TOP four will only be decided in the final game of the home and away season as Hawthorn travels across the country to take on West Coast aiming to secure a double chance on Sunday night.
The Eagles (4-18) paid the price for again misfiring in front of goal as it booted 2.14 after the first change to gradually lose touch with GWS in a 10th straight defeat.
West Coast has seen its early-season promise slowly fade away as the losses have mounted up, and still needs one more win to match the five victories it had in 2024 that remains the benchmark of the club's past five years.
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