Live: Tigers and Eagles face off with chance for rare win on the line

Richmond hosts West Coast at the MCG with both teams looking for a rare win in a match that could have big draft implications. Later on Sunday, round 21 of the AFL season wraps up as Gold Coast hosts Melbourne at Carrara Stadium from 3:15pm before Essendon hosts Adelaide at Docklands Stadium from 4:40pm (all times AEST).Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:11pmSun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:11pmPlay underway between Richmond and West CoastWe're off and running at the MCG, that is bathed in sunshine this afternoon.Sam Lalor and Harley Reid lining up alongside each other, how good is that!Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:10pmSun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:10pmIt's the battle of No.1 picks this afternoonWe've got Harley Reid, the top pick in 2023, up against Sam Lalor, the top pick in 2024, and last year's No.1 pick Willem Duursma is also out there for the Eagles.Reid has enjoyed by far his best year as a pro in 2026, averaging a career-high 24.1 disposals and 6.6 clearances per game.Lalor has had a tough second season, playing just nine games, and has averaged 15.8 touches per contest.Duursma has been excellent in his debut season. He's played 18 games and has averaged 18.1 disposals per game while also kicking 13 goals.Will any of these be able to separate themselves this afternoon?Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:10pmSun 2 Aug 2026 at 1:10pmAFL round 21 — Sunday live scoreboardSun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:53pmSun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:53pmPotentially on the line today: Harry van Hattum's future homeHarry van Hattum (left) is widely considered to be the best prospect in the open draft pool this year. (Getty Images)For those of you who aren't familiar with this year's draft crop, let me introduce to you Harry van Hattum.Van Hattum is a ruck/forward prospect standing at 205cm who is widely considered to be the best player in the open draft pool this year.As things currently stand on the AFL ladder, Richmond is in position to select him first overall, but the Tigers are just ahead of Essendon due to having a poorer percentage.With both sides in action today, could we see the draft order flip by the end of the day?Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:47pmSun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:47pmRecent history between Richmond and West CoastHere's a look at how the last five meetings between these two teams has gone ahead of this afternoon's clash:R8, 2026: Richmond 15.9 (99) def. West Coast 13.10 (88) @ Perth StadiumR19, 2025: Richmond 16.9 (105) def. West Coast 8.8 (56) @ Perth StadiumR9, 2025: Richmond 11.15 (81) def. West Coast 11.13 (79) @ MCGR5, 2024: West Coast 16.13 (109) def. Richmond 10.10 (70) @ Perth StadiumR18, 2023: Richmond 14.14 (98) def. West Coast 8.12 (60) @ Perth StadiumSun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:40pmSun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:40pmRichmond vs West Coast team news — No late changesRichmond and West Coast's team line-ups. (AFL.com.au)Both Richmond and West Coast are set to line up as originally selected this afternoon at the MCG.The Tigers have made two changes to last week's side with Ben Miller and Samson Ryan coming in for Rhyan Mansell and Zane Peucker.West Coast has also made two changes with Cooper Duff-Tytler and Jack Graham coming in for Oliver Francou and Hamish Davis.A nice little MCG homecoming for Graham, the ex-Tiger.I'm excited to watch Duff-Tytler as well. He's showed plenty of glimpses this season.Sun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:31pmSun 2 Aug 2026 at 12:31pmWelcome!Good afternoon and welcome to ABC Sport's live AFL coverage as round 21 wraps up!We've got a triple-header on deck today, spread across a couple of states:1:10pm - Richmond vs West Coast @ MCG3:15pm - Gold Coast vs Melbourne @ Carrara Stadium4:40pm - Essendon vs Adelaide @ Docklands StadiumWhile all of these teams aren't exactly setting the world on fire this year, there are some big draft implications as well as finals implications in all of today's matches, so stay tuned as we bring you all the action!