We take a look at Saturday afternoons (11/5/2019) AFL Week 8 match which is between the Gold Coast Suns and the Melbourne Demons. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday May 11, 4:35pm
Where: The Gabba
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Preview:
Are Melbourne back on track, or this just one big hoax?
Last week’s win over the Hawks certainly has Melbourne fans in good spirits heading into what should be their third win of the season.
After weeks of winning the disposals and contested possession battles on the stat sheet only to come up short on the scoreboard, Melbourne kicked away in the final term to upset Hawthorn by five-points at the G.
Things weren’t quite so peachy for the Suns however, as Stuart Dew’s side fell to the Eagles by 33-points in Perth. Gold Coast trailed at the end of all four quarters, and really, it’s no surprise when you factor in the Suns managed only 17 shots at goal. Still, Gold Coast kept things interesting over the course of the game to take plenty of pride away from the trip.
This probably won’t be the most exciting game of football, but it is an important one as far as both sides are concerned. Finals are still a realistic possibility for either club, and considering both still occupy the bottom four, a win could go a long way towards turning the season around.
The Dees have won six straight over the Suns dating back to 2014. They’ve split their two games at Metricon one win apiece, but as we’ve seen already this year, Gold Coast are a force to be reckoned with at home.
The Suns lost convincingly when these sides met last year, but keep in mind Alex Sexton enjoyed a five-goal game in the Round 20 loss. Unfortunately, Gold Coast aren’t a one man show, and considering they rank dead last in points this year, the lack of scoring will likely cost them another close game.
Odds:
Tip: Melbourne Demons at $1.39
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Tom McDonald at $10.00
Teams:
SUNS
B: Harbrow, Collins, Ballard
HB: Hanley, Hombsch, Weller
C: Ainsworth, Holman, Powell
HF: Sexton, Wright, Lemmens
F: MacPherson, Corbett, Bowes
FOLL: Witts, Martin, Swallow
I/C: Lukosius, Miller, Miles, Murdoch
EMG: Brodie, Horlin-Smith, Joyce, King
IN: Hanley, Weller, Lemmens, Lukosius
OUT: Joyce (omitted), Horlin-Smith (omitted), Fiorini (injured), Young (injured)
DEMONS
B: Lewis, Frost, Hibberd
HB: Jones, O. McDonald, Salem
C: Fritsch, Viney, Stretch
HF: Harmes, T. McDonald, Lockhart
F: Garlett, Keilty, Melksham
FOLL: Gawn, Brayshaw, Oliver
I/C: Petracca, Hunt, Hore, J. Wagner
EMG: Neal-Bullen, Petty, T. Smith, C. Wagner
IN: Viney
OUT: Neal-Bullen (omitted)
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
