Both teams sit with only one win each after seven rounds but surprisingly, it's Richmond who hasn't met expectations.
The Tigers have come close in every loss they've suffered so far in 2023 yet haven't been able to convert, with their sole victory coming against the Crows in Adelaide.
For West Coast, their season goes from bad to worse, as the club has copped a nasty run of injuries, leaving the reserves side depleted.
A line is almost drawn through Damien Hardwick's men but surely they claim their second win of the year.
If not, there's more trouble ahead.
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The first bounce of the game between Richmond and West Coast will be at 1:45 pm AEST, at the MCG in Melbourne.
What time is the AFL today? Richmond vs West Coast start time
Saturday afternoon's game between Richmond and West Coast will begin at 1:45pm AEST.
The game will be held at the MCG in Melbourne.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 1:45pm | 1:45pm | 1:45pm | 1:15pm | 11:45am |
How to watch or livestream Richmond vs West Coast
Fox Footy will broadcast Saturday afternoon's game.
Coverage on Fox Footy will start from 1:00 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 1:45 pm AEST.
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Fox Footy |
| Live stream | Kayo Sports |
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Richmond vs West Coast odds
Richmond are favoured to win this game, paying $1.13 to West Coast's $6.00 to win per BlueBet.
Richmond vs West Coast round 8 team lists
Richmond's starting 22
| Full Back | Nathan Broad | Dylan Grimes | Noah Balta |
| Half Back | Daniel Rioli | Nick Vlastuin | Liam Baker |
| Centre | Kamdyn McIntosh | Tim Taranto | Jack Ross |
| Half Forward | Marlion Pickett | Dion Prestia | Jack Graham |
| Full Forward | Samson Ryan | Dustin Martin | Jack Riewoldt |
| Followers | Ivan Soldo | Jacob Hopper | Shai Bolton |
| Interchange | Jayden Short | Ben Miller | Hugo Ralphsmith |
| Judson Clarke |
INS: Dion Prestia, Hugo Ralphsmith, Jack Graham
OUTS: Noah Cumberland (Omitted), Trent Cotchin (Managed), Tylar Young (Injured), Tyler Sonsie (Omitted)
West Coast's starting 22
| Full Back | Josh Rotham | Tom Barrass | Liam Duggan |
| Half Back | Jamaine Jones | Shannon Hurn | Alex Witherden |
| Centre | Reuben Ginbey | Tim Kelly | Jayden Hunt |
| Half Forward | Xavier O'Neill | Jack Darling | Luke Edwards |
| Full Forward | Jack Petruccelle | Oscar Allen | Jake Waterman |
| Followers | Bailey J. Williams | Dom Sheed | Andrew Gaff |
| Interchange | Luke Foley | Connor West | Greg Clark |
| Jai Culley |
INS: Dom Sheed
OUTS: Rhett Bazzo (Injured), Sam Petrevski-Seton (Suspension)