West Coast Eagles v Essendon, Round 12 2026
2026 AFLRound 12
| Club | QT | HT | 3QT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCE | 2.5 17 | 5.6 36 | 10.10 70 | 12.13 85 |
| ESS | 0.1 1 | 2.4 16 | 4.5 29 | 8.7 55 |
Optus Stadium, PerthWindy, 21°Lead changes 0
Recap
West Coast too strong for Essendon
West Coast 12.13 (85) beat Essendon 8.7 (55) at Optus Stadium in Round 12, a 30-point win.
West Coast led at every change.
Jake Waterman kicked three goals for West Coast and Milan Murdock three; Archer Day-Wicks kicked two for Essendon.
Tom McCarthy led the way with 26 disposals and a goal.
A run of eight straight goals across the second and third quarters stretched the lead from 1 to 53.
West Coast won the inside-50 count 55–40, and Essendon won the clearances 45–23.
In context
- West Coast’s first win over Essendon since 2022.
- Essendon’s 7th loss in a row.
- A career-high 9 clearances for Sullivan Robey (previous best 6).
Best on ground
