West Coast’s hopes for a finals appearance dwindled following a 20-point loss to Carlton, needing an upset to remain in contention. The Eagles, tied with Adelaide and Fremantle, lost crucial ground after a previous defeat to Sydney. Despite starting strong, West Coast fell behind as Carlton surged in the final quarter, ultimately finishing 6.6 (42) to 3.4 (22). Key players included T. Bohanna and E. Fitzpatrick for Carlton, while E. Roberts stood out for West Coast.
