Essendon Bombers defeated West Coast Eagles, securing a top-four AFL spot with a 30-point win.

Essendon Bombers secured a 30-point win over West Coast Eagles, solidifying their top-four spot in the AFL. With a score of 19.8 (122) to 13.14 (92), the Bombers' win was fueled by a strong performance from Jake Stringer, who scored a season-high five goals. The victory put Essendon six points clear inside the top four at the conclusion of the bye rounds, after GWS, Geelong, and Port Adelaide all lost.