Talking points

u The Tigers lacked forward connection last week, returning just 6.12.(48) from 53 inside 50s at 34 per cent efficiency in attack. It’s an issue that quickly needs fixing.

u Adam Simpson has just 26 fit players to select from with 18 either injured or suspended. It presents as a major problem for the Eagles. u Tim Taranto continues to be Richmond’s most consistent player in 2023. He amassed 32 disposals in last week’s loss to the Suns and is ranked fifth in the League for disposals (215).

West Coast Eagles

Away record: 11-16

Home record: 16-5

Highest score: 26.17 (173), round 22, 2006, at the MCG.

Lowest score: 6.6 (42), round 18, 2014, at Subiaco Oval.

Greatest winning margin: 96 points, round 3, 1994, at the MCG. Longest winning sequence: 10, round 18, 1989, to round 18, 1994. Most goals in a game: 7, Quinten Lynch, round 20, 2007, at Subiaco Oval.