In a heated battle between two top draft picks, it appeared Jason Horne-Francis was keen to let Harley Reid know exactly who was top dog.

The Power star and the rising Eagle exchanged words during a tense final term, which saw the home side overrun a West Coast outfit that fought hard for much of the day at Adelaide Oval.

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Eagles players appeared to take umbrage with Horne-Francis after he pushed his arms into Jack Hutchinson while the wingman was laying on the turf.

Horne-Francis had the final say with the footy, however, booting two crucial final-term goals - including one where he burst away from Reid at a stoppage.

The 22-year-old then appeared to target Reid with an extended verbal celebration, but talked it down when questioned after the match.

“There was a bit of heat in it at the end there, which I like a little bit and I know a few of their players like as well,” Horne-Francis said.

“It’s all part of the game. It’s all in good spirit.”

Reid was among West Coast’s best with 27 disposals, six clearances and a goal, though Eagles coach Andrew McQualter acknowledged after the game that Reid needed to work on his temperament after the second-year gun gave away six free kicks.