People First Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 20 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Suns vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 27, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: People First Stadium
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Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions Preview
The Q-Clash heads up to the Gold Coast for its second edition of 2024, and it has massive implications for both sides.
Brisbane is in ripping form, shredding through the competition in the last two months, seven on the trot.
Gold Coast unsurprisingly got nowhere near the Giants away from home, although did have some inaccuracy to blame.
On paper, the Lions should comfortably win it, but its extremely tough to call when its the most in form team against the best home side in the competition.
Its the work the Lions get done forward of centre that makes them so dangerous at any given moment, and the Suns have been able to restrict forward 50 scores at home better than anyone else.
Gold Coast need to hurt the Lions with pressure, as the Lions disposal efficiency can be quite poor around the contest, which is made up for with their inside 50 efficiency.
The Suns dominated the Giants in inside 50s but couldnt convert, which isnt an option against the Lions who will punish quickly.
The centre clearance battle is a flip of the coin, and the Suns tend to dominate at home which gives them that extra edge.
When the Suns play attacking and wide open footy, they become a lot more of a threat forward of centre, and theyll trouble the Lions most if they can generate scores from a plethora of individuals.
The conditions dont advantage the Suns in this clash, and the Lions will bring down a healthy following, so its hard to see their winning streak being toppled by the Suns.
A loss for the Suns completely kills their chance of playing finals, if it wasnt already killed.
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Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.72 odds.
Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions Teams
SUNS
B: S.Collins, W.Powell, M.Andrew
HB: L.Johnston, B.Uwland, J.Jeffrey
C: N.Holman, N.Anderson, S.Clohesy
HF: B.Humphrey, W.Graham, L.Weller
F: B.Long, B.King, J.Lukosius
FOLL: N.Moyle, S.Flanders, M.Rowell
I/C: C.Ballard, T.Berry, D.Swallow, J.Witts – C, M.Rosas
EMG: A.Sexton, J.Walter, C.Budarick
In: T.Berry, J.Witts, M.Rosas
Out: J.Walter (Omitted), A.Sexton (Omitted), C.Budarick (Omitted)
LIONS
B: D.Zorko, J.Daniher, B.Starcevich
HB: D.Wilmot, R.Lester, J.Berry
C: J.Fletcher, W.Ashcroft, H.McCluggage
HF: C.Rayner, L.Morris, K.Lohmann
F: C.Cameron, E.Hipwood, Z.Bailey
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Dunkley, L.Neale – C
I/C: C.Ah Chee, J.Prior, H.Smith, C.McKenna, S.Brain
EMG: H.Sharp, D.Fort, B.Reville
In: L.Morris, J.Prior, C.McKenna
Out: D.Joyce (Injured), H.Andrews (Injured), B.Reville (Omitted)
