Heritage Bank Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 16 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Collingwood Magpies heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Suns vs. Collingwood Magpies game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 29, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Where: Heritage Bank Stadium
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Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies Preview
Easily the most intriguing matchup of the round, as the Suns have proven they have no winning ability on the road, so wins at home are their only hope of breaking the finals hoodoo.
The team that loves to ruin their home streak the most? The Pies, and with a heavy Collingwood following to People First Stadium, its no wonder they get it done in the Gold Coast.
Going off recent form, its still hard to pick a winner, as the Pies were done and dusted against the Roos, but probably put paper over the cracks with their comeback win.
On the other hand, the Suns were lacking any intent or energy against the Dockers in the West, and the game before, only kicking 48 points against the Saints.
The only way the Suns win this game is with early momentum, and that has been the difference between winning and losing, as they dont have the ability to flick the switch for a comeback.
Collingwood still needs to come prepared, and the bye has come at a crucial time, with a lot of glaring issues needing to be addressed, specifically their accountability on the defensive end.
They sit second last in disposal efficiency, and it feels like at times theyve been saved by their class in Nick Daicos and Bobby Hill in the forward half.
The return of Nathan Kleuger has added another dimension to their forward line, but it will be interesting to see how they adapt if hes taken out of the game.
The quick, instinctive flare they possess in transition might be too overwhelming for the Suns to handle, but when it comes down to big moments, the Pies will know how to get it done.
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Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies Tip
We're tipping Collingwood Magpies to win at $1.87 odds.
Gold Coast Suns vs Collingwood Magpies Teams
SUNS
B: S.Collins, M.Andrew, C.Ballard
HB: S.Flanders, W.Powell, B.Uwland
C: W.Graham, T.Miller – C, S.Clohesy
HF: D.Swallow, S.Day, T.Berry
F: B.Long, B.King, J.Lukosius
FOLL: J.Witts, N.Anderson, M.Rowell
I/C: N.Holman, A.Sexton, B.Ainsworth, B.Humphrey, J.Jeffrey
EMG: B.Fiorini, S.Lemmens, D.Macpherson
IN: B.King, N.Holman
OUT: J.Rogers (Omitted), B.Ellis (Injured)
MAGPIES
B: B.Maynard, D.Moore – C, O.Markov
HB: W.Hoskin-Elliott, J.Howe, J.Noble
C: S.Sidebottom, S.Pendlebury, J.Daicos
HF: B.Hill, B.Mihocek, N.Daicos
F: B.McCreery, P.Lipinski, B.Frampton
FOLL: D.Cameron, J.Crisp, J.De Goey
I/C: I.Quaynor, N.Kreuger, J.Richards, L.Sullivan, H.Harrison
EMG: F.Macrae, T.Jiath, C.Dean
IN: O.Markov, S.Pendlebury, B.Mihocek, J.De Goey, J.Richards
OUT: C.Dean (Omitted), F.Macrae (Omitted), L.Schultz (Illness), R.McInnes (Omitted), T.Jiath (Omitted)
