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Scott Lycett faces a nervous wait over a head high hit on Jack Ziebell.

Eagles win over Kangaroos should shake MCG hoodoo

West Coast can tick off another important milestone and shake off a bit of a hoodoo when it plays Carlton at the MCG next Sunday – winning a game in Melbourne – and more importantly at the home of the football.

Elliot Yeo of the Eagles gets tackled by Matthew Leuenberger of the Bombers.

Crucial top-four game looms

The round 16 clash between West Coast and North Melbourne at Domain Stadium is looming as a crucial game for both sides' chances of a top four finish.

Dive bomber: Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti stretches to tackle Patrick McGinnity, who kicked four goals for the Eagles.

Eagles thump Bombers in the west

West Coast's 2006 premiership team sat in the Domain Stadium stands on Thursday night and watched the 2016 model etch out a 78-point victory over Essendon.

Alex Pearce is assisted from the field.

Injury woes continue at Fremantle

Fremantle's injury toll continues to rise, with captain David Mundy and talented young defender Alex Pearce now added to the injury list.