West Coast hope to continue their improved form as they host Essendon at Optus Stadium.
The Eagles recorded recent wins against Richmond and Fremantle before being humbled on the road versus Gold Coast.
Essendon have been a surprise in 2024 and will want to bank the four points to continue their finals push.
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What time is the AFL tonight? West Coast vs. Essendon start time
Tonight's game between the Eagles and Bombers is scheduled to start at 6:10pm local time (8:10pm AEST) on Saturday, May 4.
The game will be played at Optus Stadium in Perth.
| Timezone | AEST | ACST | AWST |
| Start time | 8:10pm | 7:40pm | 6:10pm |
How to watch or live stream West Coast vs. Essendon
| Region | Melbourne | Sydney | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Sports 3 | Fox Sports 3 | Fox Sports 3 | Fox Sports 3 | 7mate/Fox Sports 3 | Fox Sports 3 | Fox Sports 3 |
| Broadcast time | 8.00pm | 8.00pm | 7:30pm | 8.00pm | 6.00pm | 8.00pm | 7:30pm |
This match, and every match across the home-and-away season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
West Coast vs. Essendon betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, Essendon is the $1.53 favourite to win this match, while West Coast is the underdog at $2.50.
West Coast vs. Essendon Round 8 team lists
West Coast
IN: Tom Barrass, Noah Long, Harley Reid, Harvey Johnston
OUT: Harry Edwards (Omitted), Jayden Hunt (Injured), Dom Sheed (Omitted), Tyler Brockman (Omitted)
Essendon
IN: Archie Perkins, Matt Guelfi
OUT: Sam Draper (Injured), Nick Hind (Omitted)
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