Geelong secured a 46-point AFL win over West Coast, with a five-goal surge late in the first half that set up the win. Mark O'Connor scored three goals, marking the first multiple-goal game in his 151-game career. Despite a strong performance from the Eagles, they were unable to maintain their lead. The crowd of 9434 was a record for Gather Round games at Norwood Oval. Other notable performances included Max Holmes, Bailey Smith, Tanner Bruhn and Tom Atkins, and Jobe Shanahan. Deven Robertson returned from suspension for the Eagles but sustained a knee injury.