Soaring Eagles Trounce Tigers
Chris Kowald reporting for AFANA from Optus Stadium, Perth
The West Coast Eagles recorded their eighth consecutive victory and rose to the top of the Premiership table by defeating the Richmond Tigers on a perfect day for football in Perth. The Eagles used their ruck dominance and forward marking power to outscore the Tigers, who made uncharacteristic skill errors and were found wanting in the midfield.
The mercury hit 77 degrees Fahrenheit and was hot by Melbourne standards.