Round 10, 1998 - West Coast Eagles vs Western Bulldogs

After a 2-5 start, many may have considered the West Coast Eagles' 1998 season over before it began. However, with three losses by single digits, and their largest margin of defeat being just 19 points, the Eagles weren't as far away as the early ladder may have indicated. Having strung together narrow victories against Carlton and Geelong, the Eagles were finding their winning edge just in time for the league leading Western Bulldogs to roll into town. A place in the eight was at stake, with West Coast needing to overcome the hottest team in football and a stunning early deficit to claim it.