Marvel Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 17 AFL game between North Melbourne Demons and Gold Coast Suns. 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 North Melbourne Demons vs. Gold Coast Suns game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday July 6, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
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North Melbourne Demons vs Gold Coast Suns Odds
North Melbourne Demons vs Gold Coast Suns Preview
On paper, this is going to be a cruisy win for the talented Gold Coast Suns, who have proven they can take it up to top sides, take on a productive style of footy, and win under pressure in the Gold Coast.
Down in Melbourne, this is a perfect opportunity for the Roos to get their second win of the year against a Suns side that has no competitive edge on the road.
Energy is the key for the home side, something theyve lacked after getting so close the previous two weeks.
The Suns become quite slow and careful on the road, and urgency certainly dies off entering inside 50, which is quite confusing given the forward power they possess.
North Melbourne has a better goal efficiency than the Suns, and if theyre able to get some good midfield control for portions of the game, they should be able to generate enough scoring shots to keep in the game.
Pressure is paramount in this type of contest, and the Suns overuse by hand quite a lot in their transition, which the Roos can certainly hurt them on in transition.
The closer this game is, the more it leans in favour of the Roos, and whilst this could be considered an upset, its probably not much of a surprise.
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North Melbourne Demons vs Gold Coast Suns Tip
We're tipping Gold Coast Suns to win at $1.36 odds.
North Melbourne Demons vs Gold Coast Suns Teams
KANGAROOS
B: A.Corr, C.Comben, T.Pink
HB: J.Archer, H.Sheezel, L.McDonald
C: D.Stephens, L.Davies-Uniacke, C.McKercher
HF: D.Tucker, B.Teakle, E.Ford
F: P.Curtis, N.Larkey, C.Zurhaar
FOLL: T.Xerri, T.Powell, J.Simpkin – C
I/C: C.Taylor, B.Scott, L.Shiels, W.Phillips, K.Dawson
EMG: R.Hardeman, C.Lazzaro, R.Hansen Jr
IN: C.McKercher
OUT: Z.Fisher (Injured)
SUNS
B: S.Collins, M.Andrew, C.Ballard
HB: S.Flanders, W.Powell, B.Uwland
C: N.Holman, W.Graham, S.Clohesy
HF: T.Berry, T.Miller – C, B.Long
F: B.King, S.Day, J.Lukosius
FOLL: N.Moyle, N.Anderson, M.Rowell
I/C: A.Sexton, B.Ainsworth, B.Humphrey, D.Swallow, J.Jeffrey
EMG: R.Atkins, B.Fiorini, J.Tsitas
IN: N.Moyle
OUT: J.Witts (Injured)
