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Game Day Guide: Week 9 v Geelong

Game Day Guide: Week 9 v Geelong

All the info you need ahead of our Saturday afternoon clash with the Cats!

What’s On | Week 9 
Waalitj Marawar v Geelong Cats 
Saturday, October 26| 3.05pm (AWST) |Mineral Resources Park / Whadjuk  
Gates open 2.00pm 

Join us at Mineral Resources Park this Saturday for our final home match of the home and away season and a special celebration of AFLW Indigenous Round.  

To celebrate the contribution of First Nations women and girls to Australian football and the broader community, our team will be wearing the 2024 AFLW First Nations guernsey, specially designed by Yamatji artist Loretta Egan.

Don’t miss a live Welcome to Country and a special dance performance at half-time from Corroboree For Life.

During Indigenous Round, we will feature the Noongar language translation of the West Coast Eagles – Waalitj Marawar, ‘Eagles of the West’.

Your match day timeline

2.00pm: Gates and Fan Zone open  
2.53pm: Team entry 
3.00pm: Welcome to Country 
3.05pm: Bouncedown 
¼ Time: Mascot Competition with Rick and Rosie 
Half-Time: Corroboree For Life performance, player interviews and Auskick 
¾ time: AGL dance cam 
Post-match: Post-match player/fan engagement and kick-to-kick 

Curtain Raiser

Gate 4 (via McCartney Cresent) will open at 12.30pm for the Deadly Sista Girlz playing in the curtain raiser. All patrons must hold a valid ticket to our week nine match to enter Mineral Resources Park, which can be purchased online for $15. Please note, tickets will only be available for purchase via a QR code at Gate 4. 

Fan Zone 

From 1.30pm in the Fan Zone: 

  • Check out the First Nations artisans market stalls to celebrate Indigenous Round, and buy a snag from the Waalitj Foundation’s sausage sizzle. 
  • Visit the animal farm. 
  • Put your footy skills to the test on the inflatable handball targets. 
  • Flex your creative muscles and make your own friendship bracelet and sign to cheer on the team. 
  • Get a face painting from the fairies. 
  • Meet and greet with available players. 
  • The West Coast Eagles SuperStore marquee will be open until the final siren, full of match day bargains.

Kick-to-kick 

Once the final siren sounds and both teams and officials have exited the ground, jump on the oval and have a kick on our home turf. 🏉 

Food and Beverage

From 1.30pm in the precinct by Gate 2, you will find: 

  • Hungry Jack’s 
  • Waalitj Foundation sausage sizzle 
  • CUB bar 
  • George’s Greek Street Eats 
  • Coffee van  
  • Ice cream van 

West Coast Eagles SuperStore

The West Coast Eagles SuperStore marquee will be located in the Fan Zone, with exclusive match day bargains available to purchase until the final siren.  

‘Click and collect’ orders will be available from the SuperStore marquee on match day, from 1.30pm until the final siren. When placing your online order at the West Coast Eagles SuperStore, select ‘AFLW Game Day – Click and Collect’ at checkout (available on purchases completed before 12noon AWST on Thursday, October 24; identification is required upon collection). 

Mobile Ticketing  

Member tickets are now available in your West Coast Eagles Account, and in the official West Coast Eagles app. Avoid match day delays by downloading the official West Coast Eagles app and logging in to your West Coast Eagles account now, ahead of Saturday’s match.  

Screenshots of tickets will not permit entry into any matches across the AFLW season. 

Where possible, patrons are advised to avoid bringing a bag to the match, as most delays at the gates are due to bag checks. If you do need to bring a bag, aim to bring a small bag only. 

Getting to Mineral Resources Park 

We recommend using public transport where possible. The closest train station is Victoria Park, with a 700m walk to the venue. 

The Armadale/Thornlie train line is closed until mid-2025. Details on this closure, along with station-specific information can be found here. Be sure to plan your journey ahead with Transperth’s Journey Planner, and please note, the cost of public transport is not included in your match day ticket. 

With no onsite parking available, limited parking is available in streets surrounding the venue; should you choose to park on the street, please pay close attention to any signage to avoid parking fines.  

Wheelchair and Accessible Entry

Those with accessibility needs may enter via Gate 4, open from 1.30pm via McCartney Crescent or via West Coast Eagles Reception on Bishopsgate Street.