West Coast lobby the AFL about a floating Round 18 fixture
WEST COAST has lobbied the AFL to let them open a floating Round 18 to best prepare for a likely home final. The Eagles will play North Melbourne in what remains an unconfirmed last round of the home-and-away season. West Coast want to play that match as early as possible – most likely Thursday, September 17 - so it can get back to Perth to prepare for a home final at Optus Stadium. The Eagles sit fifth on the ladder and face St Kilda in Round 17. The West Australian club has been active when it...