Sydney Swans vs Gold Coast Suns preview and teams – AFL 2013 Round 2

Today’s first AFL Round 2 match is between Sydney Swans and Gold Coast Suns. The opening bounce is set to commence at 1:45pm local times with the game to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The home team Sydney are the current favourites for the match in the odds. View our preview and teams for the game between Sydney Swans and Gold Coast Suns.

Round: Round 2 1:45 PM April 06, 2013
Stadium: SCG
Weather: 23° Shower or two.

Odds:

Sydney Swans $1.08 vs Gold Coast Suns $8.25 at Sportsbet Australia

Sydney Swans $1.07 vs Gold Coast Suns $8.25 at Luxbet Australia

Preview:

LAST TWO TIMES
R18, 2012: Sydney 19.12 (126) d Gold Coast 8.6 (54) at Metricon Stadium
R16, 2011: Sydney 15.16 (106) d Gold Coast 4.12 (36) at Metricon Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. The Swans have comfortably prevailed in the two clashes between the sides so far, including a 72-point win at Metricon Stadium last year as they geared up for the finals.
2. Despite the heavy loss in round 16 last season, Gold Coast won the possession count 398-383, with Ablett securing 42 of his own. The Swans only just won the contested possessions 151-148.
3. While the Swans will be making their 325th appearance at the SCG, the Suns will venture to Sydney for the first time in their short history. They are yet to play at the historic venue, with their away game against GWS last season held in Canberra.
4. The Swans have an excellent record on their home ground, winning seven of their nine matches there last season. The losses were by five points to Adelaide and by seven points to Hawthorn.
5. Gold Coast struggled on its interstate trips in 2012, losing all nine matches by an average of 68 points.
6. Round two hasn’t been kind to the Suns in their two-years in the competition. They lost to St Kilda by 92 points in round two last season and to Carlton by 119 points in the corresponding round in their debut year.

Teams:

Sydney Swans: