Gold Coast Suns
Western Bulldogs
Gold Coast Suns
Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
Gold Coast Suns
Gold Coast Suns
Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs
Gold Coast Suns
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Team Overview
In their last match, Gold Coast Suns faced the Western Bulldogs at home, suffering a defeat with a final score of 68 to 77 in the AFL Premiership. This loss continues a challenging run for the Suns.
Team Overview
Western Bulldogs secured a victory against Gold Coast Suns in their last outing, winning 77 to 68 in the AFL Premiership. This win adds to their recent positive form.
In a tightly contested match, Western Bulldogs edged out Gold Coast Suns with a final score of 77 to 68.
The game showcased a fierce battle, with the Suns accumulating 401 disposals compared to the Bulldogs' 309. Despite dominating possession, the Suns struggled to convert their opportunities, managing only 9 goals from 14 attempts.
Key performances included Marcus Bontempelli, who was instrumental for the Bulldogs with 3 goals, alongside Matthew Kennedy, who also contributed 3 goals. For the Suns, Christian Petracca led the charge with 2 goals, supported by Leonardo Lombard, who added 2 goals of his own.
Defensively, the Suns outperformed the Bulldogs in tackles (62 to 42) and clearances (39 to 31), but the Bulldogs' efficiency in front of goal ultimately made the difference. The match highlighted the importance of converting chances, as the Bulldogs were able to capitalize on their scoring opportunities more effectively.
This result leaves the Suns reflecting on missed chances, while the Bulldogs celebrate a hard-fought win that keeps their finals hopes alive.
| Player | G | B | A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Petracca | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonardo Lombard | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Bailey Humphrey | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben King | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Long | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan Patterson | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mac Andrew | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | G | B | A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Bontempelli | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Kennedy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Naughton | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Arthur Jones | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Richards | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rhylee West | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rory Lobb | 1 | 0 | 1 |
The Gold Coast Suns have struggled in their recent matches, losing 4 out of their last 5 games, including a recent defeat against the Western Bulldogs. Their average score in these games has been 68.2 points, while they have conceded an average of 100.4 points per game. In contrast, the Western Bulldogs have shown better form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, with an average score of 73.0 points and conceding 82.0 points per game.
In their head-to-head encounters, the Western Bulldogs have dominated, winning 5 out of the last 7 matches against the Gold Coast Suns. The Suns have averaged 78.14 points when playing at home against the Bulldogs, while the Bulldogs have averaged 97.00 points in these matchups. The venue, People First Stadium, has not provided a significant home advantage for the Suns, as they have lost their last two home games against the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs are expected to leverage their superior clearance rates and scoring efficiency to control the game. The Suns will need to improve their defensive structure to limit the Bulldogs' scoring opportunities, particularly in the midfield where the Bulldogs have excelled in recent matches.
Gold Coast Suns
Western Bulldogs
Mac Andrew
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John Noble
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Christian Petracca
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Jed Walter
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Bodhi Uwland
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Nick Holman
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Leonardo Lombard
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Charlie Ballard
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Touk Miller
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Noah Anderson
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Joel Jeffrey
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Matthew Rowell
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Bailey Humphrey
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Ethan Read
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Ned Moyle
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Cody Weightman
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Marcus Bontempelli
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Jedd Busslinger
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Cooper Hynes
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Rory Lobb
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Matthew Kennedy
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Oskar Baker
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Rhylee West
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Jordan Croft
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James O'Donnell
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Ed Richards
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Thomas Liberatore
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Buku Khamis
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Louis Emmett
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Josh Dolan
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