Heritage Bank Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 7 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and West Coast Eagles. The game kicks off at 1:00 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. West Coast Eagles game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday April 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Where: Heritage Bank Stadium
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Gold Coast Suns vs West Coast Eagles Preview
The Eagles are on one of their best string of performances they’ve put together in the last three years, and will no doubt take some confidence over to the Gold Coast.
It might be critical, but the Suns haven’t improved from last year. They still know how to beat sides below them, but their footy doesn’t beat the best often, and interstate as well.
The Suns were competitive for a quarter against the Suns but were dominated by Sydney’s offensive presence through the midfield and off-half-back.
Up in the Gold Coast, it’s a different story, the Suns play the ground to perfection and they don’t tend to drop these.
The Eagles are riding a Harley into town, and it’s sensational to see the drive it gives the group from a young developing character like Reid.
The Eagles have been held in good stead by their experienced group, with the likes of Kelly, Yeo, Duggan, and McGovern standing up tactically and providing a base for the Eagles to work with around the stoppages.
Jake Waterman is soaring inside forward 50, with another big bag against the Dockers, he’s adding some reliability on the scoreboard.
The Suns go back to basics with their midfield game in the Gold Coast, utilsing Rowell and Anderson to generate drive on the outside and win the ball at the stoppages.
The Suns absorb pressure well when they force one-on-ones around the ground, and the easiest way to hurt the Eagles is to place pressure on their fundamentals in a contested battle.
Even with the Eagles hot-form, simply can’t look past the Suns in the Gold Coast.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Gold Coast Suns to win at $1.18 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Ben King at $9.50.
Gold Coast Suns vs West Coast Eagles Teams
SUNS
B: J.Lukosius, C.Ballard, S.Collins
HB: W.Powell, S.Flanders, M.Andrew
C: M.Rowell, T.Miller – C, S.Clohesy
HF: B.Ainsworth, J.Walter, T.Berry
F: B.Humphrey, B.King, J.Rogers
FOLL: J.Witts, N.Anderson, W.Graham
I/C (FROM): R.Atkins, A.Sexton, N.Holman, B.Fiorini, S.Day, D.Macpherson, N.Moyle
IN: R.Atkins, A.Sexton, S.Day, D.Macpherson, N.Moyle
OUT: E.Read (Managed), B.Uwland (Omitted)
EAGLES
B: T.Cole, J.McGovern, A.Witherden
HB: L.Duggan – C, J.Rotham, B.Hough
C: J.Hunt, E.Yeo, J.Cripps
HF: J.Petruccelle, J.Waterman, R.Maric
F: J.Williams, J.Darling, L.Ryan
FOLL: B.Williams, T.Kelly, R.Ginbey
I/C (FROM): A.Gaff, D.Sheed, T.Brockman, L.Edwards, C.Chesser, H.Edwards, J.Culley,
IN: L.Ryan, A.Gaff, L.Edwards, H.Johnston, H.Edwards, J.Culley
OUT: T.Barrass (Suspension), N.Long (Injured), H.Reid (Managed)
