People First Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 23 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Melbourne Demons. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Gold Coast Suns heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Suns vs. Melbourne Demons game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 17, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: People First Stadium
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Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne Demons Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne Demons Preview
Two clubs with little left to play for meet with more than just bragging rights on the line.
Finishing the season strongly is paramount to the future of the Gold Coast Suns, particularly on the back of last weeks narrow win over Essendon that largely boiled down to the Bombers inconsistencies.
The Dees appear to be charging to the finish line with their stars still taking to the park, but after failing to score over 60 points in their last two games, its hard to draw many positives about Melbournes recent performances.
The battle through the middle should be fascinating with Matt Rowell and Clayton Oliver going head to head, but this does look a tough matchup for the Suns if they allow the Dees to win their share of uncontested foorty, just like the Dons did last week.
Its worth noting the Dees have won 11 in a row over the Gold Coast dating back to 2014, but I struggle to see how Melbourne scores points in this one.
The Suns are a different beast at home, and if you compare the two on the stat sheet, youll quickly see Melbourne is averaging nearly seven less inside 50 entires per-game compared to their opponent.
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Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne Demons Tip
We're tipping Gold Coast Suns to win at $1.38 odds.
Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne Demons Teams
SUNS
B: S.Lemmens, S.Collins, L.Weller
HB: B.Uwland, C.Ballard, W.Powell
C: N.Holman, N.Anderson, S.Clohesy
HF: J.Rogers, J.Walter, B.Humphrey
F: M.Rowell, M.Andrew, B.King
FOLL: J.Witts, S.Flanders, T.Miller – C
I/C: A.Davies, B.Long, D.Swallow, W.Graham, C.Budarick
EMG: A.Sexton, D.Macpherson, N.Moyle
IN: T.Miller
OUT: A.Sexton (Omitted)
DEMONS
B: J.Lever, A.Tomlinson, J.McVee
HB: M.Hore, T.McDonald, C.Salem
C: E.Langdon, J.Viney, A.Neal-Bullen
HF: J.Billings, H.Petty, K.Chandler
F: K.Pickett, B.Fritsch, J.van Rooyen
FOLL: M.Gawn – C, T.Sparrow, T.Rivers
I/C: J.Bowey, J.Melksham, B.Howes, K.Tholstrup, D.Turner
EMG: M.Jefferson, T.Woewodin, K.Brown
IN: J.Bowey
OUT: C.Oliver (Injured)