Can Eagles Turn the Tables on Blues in Do-or-Die Final? Follow LIVE
The elimination final between Carlton and West Coast will be held at Ikon Park on Saturday afternoon, with both teams fighting to keep their premiership ambitions alive.
This final marks a rare occasion for both sides: the Eagles are appearing in their first-ever final, while the Blues are playing their first final since 2020.
Recent Encounter Between Blues and Eagles
These teams met just last week in the season's final round, where Carlton secured a 20-point victory, surging in the last quarter with four goals to one.
Venue and Team Changes
Last week's game took place on the Eagles' home ground, but now the match venue switches to the Blues' home turf at Ikon Park.
- Jess Rentsch returns to West Coast's lineup after serving a suspension for a dangerous tackle last week.
- Liz McGrath has been omitted from the Eagles' side.
- Young forward Lila Keck and defender Siofra O'Connell have been dropped.
- Mia Austin and Amelia Velardo return to the West Coast squad.
Expert Preview and Additional Coverage
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Author's summary: Carlton and West Coast face off in a decisive elimination final filled with fresh challenges as the Eagles make their finals debut while the Blues seek to return to form.