The first game on Sunday for AFL Round 10 is between Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs. The opening bounce is set to commence at 3:20 PM with the game to be played at Metricon Stadium. The favourite for the match is home team Gold Coast Suns. View our preview and teams for the game between Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs.

Round:Round 10 , May 25, 2014 , Sunday 3:20 PM
Stadium:Metricon Stadium
Weather:25° Sunny.

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Odds Comparison:

Gold Coast Suns	1.23	1.24	1.25	1.24	1.23	1.23
Western Bulldogs	4.40	4.00	4.10	4.00	4.40	4.40

All odds are subject to change. Odds listed are correct at the time of the latest update.

Tips: Gold Coast Suns to win.

Preview:

THE SUNS return home on Sunday to play their first game at Metricon Stadium in a month, knowing a win over the Bulldogs will vault them into the top four. They are on a four-game winning streak after successive victories at Etihad Stadium over North Melbourne and St Kilda, and possess one of the most in-form midfields in the competition. Aside from the imperious Gary Ablett, the likes of Jaeger O’Meara, David Swallow and Dion Prestia have been in white-hot form and supplying plenty of ball to an ever-improving forward line. The contest in the middle of the ground should be enthralling, with the Bulldogs – fresh from a bye – loaded in that area as well with Ryan Griffen, Matthew Boyd, Tom Liberatore and Adam Cooney. But if the Suns play anywhere near their best, they should be far too slick for their competitive opponents.

LAST FOUR TIMES
R8, 2013, Gold Coast 13.15 (93) d Western Bulldogs 8.13 (61) at Metricon Stadium
R8, 2012, Western Bulldogs 9.18 (72) d Gold Coast 4.10 (34) at TIO Stadium
R14, 2011, Western Bulldogs 17.8 (110) d Gold Coast 13.10 (88) at Metricon Stadium
R3, 2011, Western Bulldogs 18.14 (122) d Gold Coast 7.9 (51) at Etihad Stadium

THE SIX POINTS
1. Suns skipper Gary Ablett starred in his team’s win over the Bulldogs last year, collecting three Brownlow votes with 31 possessions, nine marks and five tackles.

2. Ablett’s season so far has been nothing short of spectacular, ranked first for average disposals (33), contested possessions (18) and clearances (eight). He has also kicked 18 goals.

3. The Suns are the top team in the AFL this season for contested possessions, averaging 153.9 a game. The Western Bulldogs are 16th, averaging 134.4.

4. The Suns are the third best team for inside 50s, averaging 54.9 a game, while the Bulldogs are 15th, averaging 45.9.

5. The Bulldogs are seventh this season for uncontested possessions, averaging 222.7 a game, while the Suns are 18th, averaging 204.1.

6. Official AFL Player Ratings

Teams:

GOLD COAST
B: Kade Kolodjashnij, Steven May, Greg Broughton
HB: Sean Lemmens, Rory Thompson, Trent McKenzie
C: Jarrod Harbrow, Gary Ablett, Michael Rischitelli
HF: Aaron Hall, Tom Lynch, Danny Stanley
F: Charlie Dixon, Sam Day, Brandon Matera
FOLL: Zac Smith, Jaeger O’Meara, Dion Prestia
I/C: Alex Sexton, Luke Russell, Harley Bennell, Matt Shaw, Jeremy Taylor, David Swallow, Jack Hutchins (three to be omitted)
IN: Kade Kolodjashnij, Jeremy Taylor, Jack Hutchins

WESTERN BULLDOGS
B: L.Picken, J.Roughead, E.Wood
HB: S.Higgins, D.Morris, R.Murphy
C: A.Cooney, R.Griffen, J.Macrae
HF: D.Giansiracusa, J.Stringer, J.Tutt
F: L.Dahlhaus, S.Crameri, F.Roberts
Foll: W.Minson, M.Boyd, T.Liberatore
I/C: (from): N.Hrovat, M.Bontempelli, C.Smith, M.Wallis, L.Hunter, K.Stevens, B.Goodes
IN: B.Goodes, J.Roughead, K.Stevens, M.Wallis, C.Smith, N.Hrovat, M.Bontempelli
OUT: T.Williams (calf), L.Jones (suspension), J.Johannisen, T.Dickson (pectoral)

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