Heritage Bank Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 1 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Adelaide Crows. The game kicks off at 8:10 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. Adelaide Crows game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday March 16, 2024 at 8:10 pm

Where: Heritage Bank Stadium

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Gold Coast Suns vs Adelaide Crows Odds

Gold Coast Suns vs Adelaide Crows Preview

The Suns look fresh and revitalised under Damien Hardwick, who led his side to a dominant Opening Round victory.

They come up against a talked-up Crows outfit, who were one goal-line technology decision away from the 2023 Finals Series.

But the Crows had themselves to blame, only able to win away from Adelaide on one occasion, they made every game mean something, never in a comfortable position.

What better test than to travel to the Gold Coast, against a team that plays the conditions to a tee.

The Crows have X-Factor in their game, electric and demanding, they kill you off the turnover, flicked into a forward line with the components of speed, power, contested capability, and agility.

Gold Coast may have had things quite easy to start, but where they did fall over was their vulnerability in defensive transition, often saved by Richmond’s lack of efficiency by foot.

The Suns have a stronger midfield group by foot and will look to capitalise on their inside 50 deliveries, playing into their leading patterns that were effective in Opening Round.

Adelaide should win their forward battle, but if they can’t expect to dominate turnover like they usually do against a Gold Coast side well-refined in transition.

The Crows need to overcome their hurdle of winning away, and with the Suns winning the last three encounters in the hot and humid Northern States, the Suns should get it done in a close one.

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Gold Coast Suns vs Adelaide Crows Tip

Gold Coast Suns vs Adelaide Crows Teams

SUNS

B: B.Uwland, C.Ballard, S.Collins

HB: C.Budarick, W.Powell, A.Sexton

C: B.Fiorini, T.Miller, B.Ellis

HF: B.Ainsworth, B.Humphrey, T.Berry

F: B.King, J.Lukosius, M.Rosas

FOLL: J.Witts – C, N.Anderson, M.Rowell

I/C: S.Flanders, N.Holman, D.Swallow, L.Casboult, D.Macpherson

EMG: R.Atkins, W.Graham, N.Moyle

No changes

CROWS

B: J.Worrell, J.Butts, B.Smith

HB: W.Milera, J.Borlase, M.Michalanney

C: L.Sholl, J.Dawson – C, C.Jones

HF: B.Keays, I.Rankine, J.Rachele

F: C.Burgess, D.Fogarty, L.Gollant

FOLL: R.O’Brien, R.Laird, S.Berry

I/C: L.Pedlar, M.Crouch, L.Murphy, J.Soligo, M.Hinge

EMG: E.Himmelberg, E.McHenry, M.Keane