Metricon Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 9 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions. The game kicks off at 4:35 pm with Brisbane Lions heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Suns vs. Brisbane Lions game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday May 15, 2021 at 4:35 pm
Where: Metricon Stadium
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Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions Preview
The first Q-Clash of the season gets underway at Metricon on Saturday night with more than just bragging rights on the line.
Winners of four straight, the Lions have reverted back to their old ways to cement their spot in the eight, while the Suns still find themselves in the mix despite another heart-breaking loss to the Saints last week.
As far as the ladder goes, Brisbane can venture back inside the top four if results go their way, while the Suns have a chance to close the four-point gap between themselves and Richmond, Fremantle, and St Kilda.
The Lions have typically dominated this fixture though, particularly over the last two seasons.
Brisbane has won the last three Q-Clashes by 40 points or more, and we could see a similar margin unfold this time around if Chris Fagan’s forward line has its way.
After a rough start to the season, Charlie Cameron finally got the revs up with a three-goal bag against the Dockers last week, followed closely by another outstanding performance from big offseason recruit, Joe Daniher.
The Suns do have enough talent in their own forward line to keep this close, but whether they have the legs to compete with the Lions for four quarters, or the strength to deal with Brisbane’s relentless pressure, remains to be seen.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Lions to win at $1.29 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Cameron at $10.
Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions Teams
SUNS
B: C.Graham, S.Collins, S.Lemmens
HB: O.Markov, C.Ballard, J.Farrar
C: B.Ellis, H.Greenwood, W.Powell
HF: D.Swallow, M.Rosas, J.Corbett
F: J.Lukosius, B.King, S.Flanders
FOLL: C.Burgess, I.Rankine, R.Atkins
I/C: B.Ainsworth, N.Anderson, J.Bowes, L.Weller
EMG: W.Brodie, B.Fiorini, D.MacPherson, A.Sexton
IN: M.Rosas, R.Atkins
OUT: T.Miller (suspension), A.Sexton (omitted), N.Holman (injured)
LIONS
B: D.Gardiner, H.Andrews, B. Starcevich
HB: D.Rich, M.Adams, G.Birchall
C: D.Zorko, Z.Bailey, C.Ah Chee
HF: H.McCluggage, J.Daniher, L.McCarthy
F: D.McStay, E.Hipwood, C.Cameron
FOLL: O.McInerney, J.Lyons, M.Robinson
I/C: D.Robertson, J.Prior, R.Lester, R.Mathieson
EMG: T.Berry, K.Coleman, T.Fullarton, C.Ballenden
IN: Nil
OUT: K.Coleman (omitted)