West Coast Eagles stun GWS Giants 88-71 as Harley Reid earns best‑on‑ground honors

West Coast Eagles ended a six‑match losing streak with a 13.10 (88) to 10.11 (71) victory over the GWS Giants at Optus Stadium, snapping the Giants' early lead and dropping West Coast’s record to 3‑7 – three times the win total from the previous season. Rookie No. 1 draft pick Harley Reid was voted best on ground, recording 33 disposals, 10 clearances, eight tackles, 788 m gained and two goals. Teammate Bailey J. Williams added a career‑best performance with 40 hit‑outs, 16 possessions and two goals, while Reuben Ginbey limited GWS forward Aaron Cadman to a single disposal.

The upset also eased pressure on Richmond, who said they can avoid calling up VFL top‑up players for the upcoming Dreamtime match against Essendon, and the Tigers expect to field a full 26‑man squad despite a lengthy injury list. St Kilda coach Ross Lyon highlighted his side’s recent win over Richmond and looked ahead to a three‑match stretch against higher‑ranked opponents.

The result deals a significant blow to GWS’s finals hopes while providing a morale boost for West Coast and its supporters.