Metricon Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 22 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Essendon Bombers. The game kicks off at 3:20 pm with Essendon Bombers heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Suns vs. Essendon Bombers game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 15, 2021 at 3:20 pm
Where: Metricon Stadium
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Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers Preview
We’re yet to learn where this game will be played, much to the chagrin of Bomber fans as they keep their fingers crossed for a result similar to last week.
The Dons picked up what could be a season-defining victory over the Bulldogs in blowout fashion – a win that is sure to motivate Ben Rutten’s men with a finals spot still up for grabs.
The Suns will relish the chance at spoiling the party, much like they did last week when they put a final line through Carlton’s season.
These two side haven’t met this year, but it’s worth noting the last two contests have been very close affairs.
The Suns and Bombers drew last year in a thriller at Metricon, while the year before the Bombers prevailed by only 10 points.
Essendon was very impressive last week in the fourth quarter where they outscored the Dogs by three goals.
The Suns have enough talent on the park to keep this game close, but their tendency to fade in the final term does make them a risky betting play.
With everything to play for and a perfect 7-0 record as the favourite against the Suns, it’s hard to fade the Bombers this week.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Essendon Bombers to win at $1.30 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Jake Stringer at $9.00.
Gold Coast Suns vs Essendon Bombers Teams
SUNS
B: Powell, Collins, Lemmens
HB: Farrar, Ballard, Swallow
C: Fiorini, Miller, Sharp
HF: Jeffrey, Lukosius, Sexton
F: Corbett, King, Ainsworth
FOLL: Smith, Anderson, Rowell
I/C (from): Atkins, Bowes, Brodie, Burgess, Davies, Flanders, MacPherson, Townsend
IN: Atkins, Brodie, Flanders, Davies
OUT: B.Ellis (injured)
BOMBERS
B: Laverde, Stewart, Cutler
HB: Redman, Ridley, Hind
C: Shiel, Merrett, Durham
HF: Smith, Francis, Perkins
F: Stringer, Wright, Snelling
FOLL: Draper, Parish, Clarke
I/C (from): Gleeson, Heppell, Cox, Guelfi, Waterman, Phillips, Ham, McGrath
IN: Heppell, Phillips, Ham, McGrath
OUT: McDonald-Tipungwuti (managed)