People First Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 16 AFL game between Gold Coast SUNS and Melbourne. The game kicks off at 1:20 pm with Gold Coast SUNS heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast SUNS vs. Melbourne game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday June 28, 2025 at 1:20 pm

Where: People First Stadium

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Gold Coast SUNS vs Melbourne Preview

Desperate to keep their finals hopes alive, Gold Coast hosts a similarly out-of-sorts Melbourne at People First Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a must-win clash for both sides. The Suns have slid out of the top eight after three straight losses, including last week’s collapse against GWS, where they surrendered a 22-point lead despite standout efforts from Noah Anderson, Touk Miller and Matt Rowell.

Melbourne, also on a three-game skid, enters fresh from a bye but still battling issues with forward efficiency, highlighted by their 25-point loss to Port Adelaide in Round 14. While the Dees have dominated recent encounters in Queensland, winning the past six, they’ll need a sharp turnaround to halt their slide.

Gold Coast comfortably handled Melbourne by 58 points at the MCG in Round 3, with its star-studded midfield again looming large. With both teams’ seasons on the line, expect a fierce contest in the Queensland heat.