West Coast Eagles back in top eight after 68-point rout of Brisbane

WEST Coast have snuck back into the top eight after emerging from a week of immense scrutiny to post a 68-point win over Brisbane at Domain Stadium this afternoon.

The Eagles were far from impressive, but guaranteed they remain in the race for finals by taking care of business against a youthful Lions line-up with a 17.11 (113) to 6.9 (45) triumph.

The comfortable victory was set up in the second quarter when West Coast booted five unanswered goals.

Criticised heavily this week for their fadeouts, the age of their list and the diminished output of key players, the Eagles started the contest sluggishly before finding more fluency in their game after quarter time.

The win did little to add to West Coast’s finals credibility, but lifted them above the Western Bulldogs into eighth spot ahead of a crucial showdown with St Kilda at Etihad Stadium next Sunday.

It was the first time West Coast had kicked at least 100 points in a game since round six and their biggest winning margin for the year.

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