RECAP: West Coast face an almighty challenge against reigning premiers Brisbane Lions at the Gabba

Well, what looked like it would be a bloodbath turned into an entertaining game of footy with West Coast running out of puff in the end.

Still, unlike last week the signs of Mini’s style are there and there’s plenty to build on.

For now, we await the start of the Dockers’ massive clash against Sydney at 3:10pm

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Here’s how the day played out

Harley Reid copped plenty today but lifted from a quiet start to finish with 15 touches and six clearances.

But a late act could land him in hot water.

Here’s our three word analysis of every Eagle.

Jaspa Flecther gets a late goal and the Lions secure a 19 point win.

West Coast fought so hard but once Williams and and Reid went down in the ruck the hill just became too big to climb for the Eagles.

Tim Kelly finishes as the star with 29 touches and six clearances while Neale racked up 35 and eight clearances.

Plenty of heart from the Eagles today but as injuries and pressure mounted their execution deserted them as the Luioons kicked 10 goals to three in the second half.

Harley Reid is barrelled over by McInerney and wins the free and a 50 and Brockman gets in on the edge of the arc.

He launches the kick and puts it through to get the margin back to 11 points with five minutes.

WC 11.9 (75) BRI 13.8 (86)

Tom Cole gives away a needless 50 that allows Zorko to launch a kick inside 50.

Morris gets it in the pocket and snaps a third goal to likely end any Eagles hopes.

WC 10.9 (69) 12.8 (86)

He went off with cramps before but now his being helped off the ground with one leg.

His day definitely looks done now. Reuben Ginbey with the rukc duties to finish theN?

The Lions get the break back as Ashcroft’s rushed kick to Hipwood is called 15 when longer kicks have been called play on.

Back out to 10 points.

WC 10.9 960) BRI 12.7 (79)