West Coast vs Richmond Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 8

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West Coast head into this one on the back of some hammerings as they now take on fellow strugglers Richmond at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

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The prediction

West Coast head into this one on the back of a 101-point demolition at the hands of St Kilda last weekend. That backed up thrashings from the Sydney Swans, Geelong and Fremantle, too. 

Richmond are the only team yet to win a game in the 2026 AFL campaign. Their losing-streak was extended to seven matches last week as they succumbed to a 54-point battering at the hands of Melbourne.

These are two poor sides that are playing poorly and it may not be overly entertaining for the neutral. A bit of a slog is expected for this one in Western Australia.

West Coast vs Richmond tip: West Coast to win & under 139.5 points