Last to get underway in the four-game AFL slate on Super Saturday is West Coast vs Melbourne at Optus Stadium. Both clubs are currently in the bottom four on the ladder, so this is a chance to try and build some positive momentum. We bring you our full preview and betting tips for the clash below!
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West Coast vs Melbourne
Location: Optus Stadium – Perth
Date: Saturday, 3rd May
Time: 7:35pm AEST
Odds: West Coast ($2.60) vs Melbourne ($1.50)
Line: West Coast -13.5
Points: 160.5
Odds and lines provided with thanks to Dabble. Note that odds and lines can fluctuate throughout the week, and are correct at the time of writing.
Match Preview
Saturday night at Optus Stadium sees the winless West Coast Eagles face off against the Melbourne Demons. The Eagles are still looking for their first victory of 2025, sitting at the bottom of the ladder with an 0-7 record. While they've come close a couple of times — most notably losing to Essendon by just 2 points two weeks ago — the majority of their games have been blowouts. Five of their losses have been by 6+ goals, highlighting their struggles across the board. Despite some individual talent, the Eagles are finding it tough to compete consistently and are yet to put together a four-quarter performance.
The Eagles have made a few changes this week, including the return of Tim Kelly, which will strengthen their midfield. They’ve also named debutant Bo Allan, a young player with plenty of hype around him, but one player isn’t going to turn this team around in a matchup like this. The Eagles need a lot more than a couple of fresh faces to deal with Melbourne’s superior depth.
Speaking of Melbourne, they’ve been far from their best this season, sitting inside the bottom four with a 2-5 record. They started 2025 with five straight losses but have managed to turn things around slightly with two wins in a row. While they’re not where they want to be, the Demons are a team with far more talent and upside than West Coast. They’ve got the experience and key players to turn it on when it matters, and that should come to the fore here.
Melbourne’s recent form and overall team balance make them the favourites, even without Clayton Oliver, who’s missing due to personal reasons. They’ve still got a solid midfield, with plenty of depth, and the inclusion of Jake Melksham gives them another forward option. Melbourne’s biggest strength in this game, though, will be their ruck advantage. Max Gawn is back to his best and should dominate Matt Flynn in the middle. Gawn’s ruck work will ensure the Demons get first use of the ball, and that’ll give their midfield the upper hand, which is crucial in a game like this.
The Demons have been inconsistent, but they’ve proven they can go on a run when everything clicks. West Coast, on the other hand, has struggled to match up against teams with greater talent and depth. Melbourne’s upside is simply too high, and they should have enough to put West Coast away comfortably.
Melbourne -13.5
$1.95 (2 Units)
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Ed Langdon Anytime Goal Scorer – Has kicked a goal in three of his last four games and obviously comes up against a leaky Eagles outfit here. Good value.
Koltyn Tholstrup Anytime Goal Scorer – Has also kicked a goal in three of his last four games and will likely get a few chances against the inexperienced Eagles defence.
SGM Odds: $5.50 at BoomBet
