Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers Tips, Odds and Teams – AFL 2017 Round 22

Saturday’s AFL 2017 Round 22 match is between Gold Coast Suns and Essendon Bombers. The opening bounce is set to commence at 16:35 local time with the game to be played at Metricon Stadium. The away team Essendon Bombers are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Gold Coast Suns and Essendon Bombers.

When: 16:35 | Saturday 19/08/2017

Where: Metricon Stadium

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Preview:

With long-suffering coach Rodney Eade sacked, it was the same old story for the Suns, who were trounced by Brisbane last week. They’re unlikely to fare much better this week against a Bombers side desperate to salvage their slim finals hopes. The Dons have rested Jobe Watson and lost Michael Hurley to a calf strain but will welcome back young gun Zach Merrett from suspension.

Key: Joe Daniher and Cale Hooker combined for seven goals last week. Suns backline general Steven May will have his work cut out for him.

Tip: Bombers by 41

Odds:

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Tip: Essendon Bombers at $1.35

 

Value Bet: First Goal Kicker: Cale Hooker at $8.00

 

More Info:

Head to head: Suns 2 Bombers 5

Last clash: Round 21, 2016 – Bombers 11.9 (75) bt Suns 9.15 (69) at Etihad Stadium

TabSportsbet.com.au: Suns $3.21 Bombers $1.35

WillHill: Suns $3.25 Bombers $1.33

 

Teams:

SUNS

B: J.Harbrow, S.May, T.McKenzie

HB: J.Joyce, J.Leslie, A.Saad

C: P.Hanley, A.Hall, M.Rosa

HF: B.Fiorini, J.Martin, C.Ah Chee

F: D.Macpherson, P.Wright, B.Ainsworth

FOL: K.Brooksby, T.Miller, D.Swallow

I/C: J.Lonergan, M.Hallahan, J.Schoenfeld, M.Spencer

EMG: M.Willis, M.Rischitelli, B.Scheer

IN: P.Hanley, M.Hallahan, K.Brooksby, J.Lonergan, J.Leslie, B.Fiorini

OUT: D.Currie, J.Lyons, S.Lemmens, A.Sexton, J.Scrimshaw, J.Bowes

BOMBERS

B: A.McGrath, M.Hartley, J.Kelly

HB: B.Goddard, P.Ambrose, C.McKenna

C: Z.Merrett, C.Bird, D.Heppell

HF: A.McDonald-Tipungwuti, C.Hooker, M.Gleeson

F: J.Laverde, J.Daniher, J.Stewart

FOL: T.Bellchambers, D.Zaharakis, D.Parish

I/C: M.Baguley, J.Green, J.Begley, D.Myers

EMG: B.Howlett, S.McKernan, M.Dea

IN: C.Bird, T.Bellchambers, M.Hartley, M.Baguley, Z.Merrett, J.Begley

OUT: J.Watson, M.Leuenberger, B.Howlett, M.Hurley, T.Colyer, M.Dea

 

AFL News:

A year after the shock axing of several beloved veterans, North Melbourne’s AFL membership tally has dropped by 10 per cent.

The Kangaroos had 40,343 members as of July 31, down almost 5000 on last season’s club record total of 45,014.

It brings to an end five consecutive years of membership growth, with their base doubling during James Brayshaw’s nine seasons as club president.

Brayshaw was replaced by Ben Buckley in 2016 after reaching his term limit under the club’s constitution.

The rebuilding Roos have managed just five wins this season, with their average home game attendance also well down on last season.

North dropped a bombshell on the eve of their AFL finals campaign last year, announcing that Brent Harvey, Drew Petrie, Michael Firrito and Nick Dal Santo would not have their contracts renewed.

Fans were shocked by the decision to cull AFL games record-holder Harvey, although the retired champion has since returned to Arden Street in a mentoring role.

Buckley said last week the Roos – who are expected to make a big play for off-contract stars Josh Kelly and Dustin Martin – aimed to get to 50,000 members within the next three to five years.

He also confirmed the club would be “very active” in the free agency market during the off-season.

Collingwood took back top spot with 75,879 members, edging out Richmond, Hawthorn, Essendon and West Coast.

The Bombers added more than 10,000 members after welcoming back a number of players who served doping bans last season, while reigning premiers the Western Bulldogs enjoyed 20 per cent growth.

Greater Western Sydney’s on-field success helped them to increase their tally by 5000 members to reach the 20,000 mark for the first time.

But struggling expansion cousin Gold Coast’s tally dropped nine per cent to 11,665.

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