Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 17 AFL game between Essendon and Gold Coast SUNS. The game kicks off at 12:35 pm with Gold Coast SUNS heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon vs. Gold Coast SUNS game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 5, 2025 at 12:35 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Essendon vs Gold Coast SUNS Odds
Essendon vs Gold Coast SUNS Preview
Gold Coast faces a crucial showdown in its finals push when it meets an undermanned Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Suns regained momentum in Round 16 with a stirring 19-point victory over Melbourne, halting a three-game slide by blasting five unanswered goals to open the match.
Now clinging to a spot inside the top eight, the Suns must capitalise this weekend, with a tough run against top-tier sides looming. Saturday shapes as a must-win. Essendon, meanwhile, is reeling. The Bombers have dropped four straight and endured a bruising bye week, with key players Darcy Parish, Kyle Langford, and Mason Redman all sidelined by fresh injuries.
Gold Coast claimed a dramatic win the last time these teams met, with Mac Andrew kicking the winner after the siren. If the Suns replicate the energy and pressure they showed against the Demons, they’ll be primed to snatch another vital four points.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Gold Coast SUNS to win at $1.33 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Ben King at $7.00.