Optus Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 1 AFL game between West Coast Eagles and Gold Coast SUNS. The game kicks off at 6:10 pm with Gold Coast SUNS heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the West Coast Eagles vs. Gold Coast SUNS game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Sunday March 16, 2025 at 6:10 pm

Where: Optus Stadium

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After first taking the reins at the Gold Coast last season, three-time premiership coach Damien Hardwick will be looking to start the Suns’ quest for a maiden finals berth when they travel west this weekend.

Daniel Rioli will add a much-needed layer of experience after following his former coach to the bright lights of Cavill Avenue, while the Cyclone Afred-enforced week off means Charlie Ballard (ankle) and Lachie Weller (hamstring) can play their season opener.

It won’t be as easy as just showing up for the Suns after their loss to the Eagles at Optus Stadium last season, but it has been made significantly easier with the unavailability of Elliot Yeo (knee) and Dom Sheed (knee).

However, the Eagles claimed their own Tigers premiership stars over the off-season in the form of Liam Baker and Jack Graham, but it’s unlikely they will prove the difference against a hungry Suns outfit.

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