Saturday’s AFL 2018 Round 11 match is between Gold Coast Suns and Geelong Cats. The opening kick is set to commence at 16:35 local time with the game to be played at Metricon Stadium. The away team Geelong Cats are the favourites for the match. View our preview and teams for the game between Gold Coast Suns and Geelong Cats.
When: 16:35 | Saturday 02/06/2018
Where: Metricon Stadium
Preview:
Geelong is winning ugly and they need more from their three big stars in Joel Selwood, Patrick Dangerfield and Gary Ablett Jr.
The travelling Suns finally play their opening game of the season at Metricon Stadium and they’ve had the toughest schedule in the history of the game and will be relieved to be playing at home.
KEY BATTLE: Touk Miller v Patrick Dangerfield
Miller has done some good tagging roles this year and I’d expect him to go to the Brownlow medallist on Saturday.
The Verdict
Geelong have been disappointing in the last two weeks but should still be too good for the Suns.
The Cats have a 46-20-1 (68.7 percent) record after winning as a favourite since 2013.
Unibet Odds:
Gold Coast at $3.80
Geelong at $1.27
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Tip: Geelong Cats at $1.39
Value Bet: First Goal Scorer: Tom Hawkins at $7.50
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Teams:
Gold Coast Suns: 
B Jarrod Harbrow, Rory Thompson, Jesse Joyce
HB Charlie Ballard, Steven May, Aaron Hall
C Lachie Weller, Touk Miller, Callum Ah Chee
HF Jack Martin, Tom J. Lynch, Alex Sexton
F Jacob Heron, Sam Day, Aaron Young
FOL Jarrod Witts, Ben Ainsworth, David Swallow
I/C Michael Rischitelli, Will Brodie, Nick Holman, Jack Bowes
EMG Jacob Dawson, Jarryd Lyons, Brayden Crossley, Jack Leslie
IN Jesse Joyce, Jack Martin, Tom J. Lynch, Sam Day, Will Brodie
OUT Jarryd Lyons (Omitted), Jack Leslie (Omitted), Brad Scheer (Omitted), Brayden Crossley (Omitted), Matt Rosa (Injured)
Geelong Cats: 
B Aaron Black, Jake Kolodjashnij, Jed Bews
HB Tom Stewart, Mark Blicavs, Zach Tuohy
C Mitch Duncan, Joel Selwood, Jordan Cunico
HF Tim Kelly, Wylie Buzza, Sam Menegola
F Brandan Parfitt, Tom Hawkins, Jamaine Jones
FOL Rhys Stanley, Patrick Dangerfield, Gary Ablett
I/C Lachie Fogarty, Jack Henry, Lincoln McCarthy, Jordan Murdoch
EMG Ryan Abbott, Stewart Crameri, Cory Gregson, James Parsons
IN Wylie Buzza, Lachie Fogarty, Lincoln McCarthy
OUT Stewart Crameri (Omitted), Cory Gregson (Omitted), Esava Ratugolea (Injured)
AFL News:
Geelong forward Esava Ratugolea will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on a broken ankle.
The 19-year-old broke the tibia and fibula at the ankle of his right leg after it was trapped under him in a marking contest against Carlton at Kardinia Park on Saturday night.
A plate and screws were inserted to stabilise the injury and there is no timeframe for his return.
The ugly second-quarter incident appeared capable of causing the sort of catastrophic damage suffered by Richmond’s Nathan Brown and Sydney’s Gary Rohan in the past.
Speaking after the Cats’ 28-point win, coach Chris Scott reported the injury was significant but not as horrific as first thought.
Geelong have nursed the likes of Daniel Menzel (knee) and Cory Gregson (foot) back from major injuries in recent times and Scott said Ratugolea would receive the same support.
“Serious injuries to young players are just about the worst things you can imagine in the game,” Scott said.
“But I’ve said it before, and I’m sick of saying it to be frank, we’ve got a great history of supporting young players that have serious injuries.
“I’m really confident that we’ll do that again and we’ll help him find a way back because he’s a rare talent.”
Ratugolea, selected at No.43 at the 2016 draft, was enjoying a breakout season before the injury.
He made his AFL debut in round one and played his eighth senior game against the Blues.