Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 22 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Gold Coast Suns. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Gold Coast Suns game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 10, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns Preview
To put it simply, the Bombers will win this comfortably and the reason is obvious to many.
Despite the consensus from Bombers fans that they will be the ones to hand Gold Coast their first interstate win, not even Essendon can embarrass themselves that badly.
Essendon match up well against the Suns and were probably the closest across four quarters to beating them up in Queensland earlier this year where the Suns snuck home by 11 points.
The Suns have never beaten Essendon at Marvel Stadium, which makes their interstate record even more menacing heading into this clash.
The Bombers got going late against the Dockers with their offensive flare but continue to have their defensive issues that will probably keep them out of finals unless they can pull off an upset against Sydney or Brisbane.
Gold Coasts mental weakness continues to let them down interstate, and while they were able to start well against the Eagles, they cant maintain it and eventually get smashed around the contest.
The small forwards can cause the biggest issues for the Bombers, and the Suns sit second for inside 50s, so if they can at least challenge with repeat entries, theyll stay in the contest.
But some things dont change, and even though the Bombers can embarrass themselves, this would be a season low to drop this.
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Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns Tip
We're tipping Essendon Bombers to win at $1.52 odds.
Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns Teams
BOMBERS
B: J.Kelly, B.McKay, J.Laverde
HB: N.Martin, M.Redman, A.McGrath
C: N.Cox, D.Parish, A.Roberts
HF: J.Stringer, N.Caddy, S.Durham
F: K.Langford, H.Jones, D.Shiel
FOLL: S.Draper, J.Caldwell, Z.Merrett – C
I/C: B.Hobbs, J.Gresham, N.Bryan, A.Davey Jnr, J.Menzie
EMG: W.Setterfield, A.Perkins, P.Wright
IN: B.Hobbs
OUT: X.Duursma (Injured)
SUNS
B: S.Collins, B.Uwland, C.Ballard
HB: A.Sexton, L.Weller, W.Powell
C: W.Graham, N.Anderson, S.Clohesy
HF: L.Johnston, J.Walter, B.Humphrey
F: B.Long, J.Witts – C, B.King
FOLL: M.Andrew, S.Flanders, M.Rowell
I/C: N.Holman, A.Davies, J.Rogers, C.Budarick, D.Swallow
EMG: S.Lemmens, D.Macpherson, N.Moyle
IN: J.Walter, A.Davies, J.Rogers, C.Budarick
OUT: J.Lukosius (Omitted), M.Rosas (Omitted), B.Fiorini (Omitted), J.Jeffrey (Omitted)