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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
The upcoming clash between the Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies promises to be a pivotal matchup. The Suns have struggled away from home but rely heavily on their performances at People First Stadium to break their finals drought. However, Collingwood has a history of spoiling home streaks, making them a formidable opponent on the road.
Recent form for both teams has been mixed, with Collingwood showing resilience in their comeback win against the Roos despite earlier struggles. The Suns, meanwhile, have faced challenges maintaining momentum, particularly evident in their lacklustre performances against Fremantle and St Kilda.
For the Suns to secure a win, they’ll need to establish early momentum, as their ability to mount comebacks has been inconsistent. Collingwood, on the other hand, must address defensive issues and improve disposal efficiency to capitalise on their offensive strengths led by players like Nick Daicos and Bobby Hill.
Ultimately, while the Suns have home advantage, Collingwood’s experience and ability to perform in crucial moments may tip the scales in their favour.
Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Collingwood Magpies to win at $1.87 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Ben King at $8.50.
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)