Who: West Coast Eagles vs Brisbane Lions
Where: Optus Stadium, WA
When: Saturday 18th July at 6:10pm local (8:10pm AEST)
Gates Open: 4:30pm, check your ticket for your entry gate.
Weekly Notices
Kids Footy Month → Kids 14 years and under are eligible for free entry! More information on the AFL site here.
Tickets
Tickets → Tickets are on sale here.
Around the Grounds
Pre-Game Dining → Make the most of your game day! Arrive early, beat the crowds and dine at the Stadium's own Goodwood Restaurant or City View Café before the game. To book or to find out more about food and beverage options at Optus Stadium, visit the website here.
Game Day Rooftop Experience → Don't miss your chance to take your game day experience up a level! Watch the first or third quarter of footy from the highest seats Optus Stadium has to offer. To book, visit the THE OZONE at Optus Stadium.
How to Get to Optus Stadium
Public Transport → The Stadium precinct includes a purpose built train and bus station to accommodate large crowds attending events at Optus Stadium. Read more here.
Remember to always plan your trip: Plan ahead →
Trains → Perth Stadium Station has six platforms with two concourses. Yanchep and Fremantle line passengers will use the Western Concourse, and Armadale, Thornlie-Cockburn and Perth-bound trains will depart from the Eastern Concourse.
Buses → Bus services have been designed to supplement train services with 10, limited-stop routes operating along key corridors. Event buses will be scheduled to start arriving at the Stadium up to two hours prior to the start of the event. When the Suburban Bus network is in operation, all buses will arrive and depart from Bus Hub now including Route 652 (Mirrabooka Bus Route) and Route 653 (Galleria Bus Route).
Parking → There is no parking available at Optus Stadium on major event days. Optus Stadium has limited ACROD parking bays available for major events. Registrations for ACROD parking are managed by registering online and are issued by email. Register online here.
Drop Off/Pick Up → 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100 The primary taxi rank is located off Victoria Park Drive. The taxi rank is adjacent to the Eastern Train Station accessible via the underpass. In addition, an eight-stand pick up and drop off facility is located on Nelson Avenue in East Perth for taxi and other on-demand transport services to use e.g. Uber or Ola. Passengers of these services will be able to access the stadium via a short walk across the Matagarup Bridge. Pick up and drop off for private vehicles is not permitted.
Boat → The Burswood Jetty provides an alternative transport option to access Optus Stadium and the surrounding precinct, allowing vessels to drop patrons directly to the Stadium Park. The jetty is can be utilised for drop-offs and pick-ups from events, with a 15 minute time limit for all public and commercial users.
Walk or Cycle → There are a range of footpaths to Optus Stadium and over 600 bike racks are located around the Stadium Park. Matagarup Bridge: Walkers and cyclists can venture over the Matagarup Bridge, a pedestrian bridge crossing over the Swan River from East Perth. Burswood Peninsula path: Alternatively, the Burswood Peninsula path provides pedestrian and cycle access to the Stadium Park from all directions.
Optus Stadium Facilites | Optus Stadium Park Map | Optus Stadium Map
Where to watch West Coast Eagles vs. Lions
Watch → Free to air on 7 or stream on 7plus, Fox Footy, or BINGE from 8:00pm AEST.
Last time we met
BRISBANE 1.2 4.3 9.6 14.10 (94)
WEST COAST 5.2 8.3 9.9 11.9 (75)
GOALS
Brisbane: Ah Chee 3, Morris 3, McLachlan 2, Hipwood 2, Neale, Dunkley, Bailey, Fletcher
West Coast: Ryan 3, Dewar 2, Brockman 2, Petruccelle, Hall, Cripps, Allen
BEST
Brisbane: Neale, Fletcher, Andrews, Zorko, Berry, McCluggage
West Coast: Baker, Ryan, Kelly, Dewar, Edwards, Maric
INJURIES
Brisbane: Nil
West Coast: Nil
SUBSTITUTES
Brisbane: Conor McKenna (replaced Bruce Reville in the third quarter)
West Coast: Jack Petruccelle (replaced Bailey Williams in the third quarter)
Crowd: 30,012 at the Gabba
