Marvel Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 18 AFL game between Essendon Bombers and Gold Coast Suns. The game kicks off at 4:40 pm with Gold Coast Suns heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Essendon Bombers vs. Gold Coast Suns game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday July 17, 2022 at 4:40 pm
Where: Marvel Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns Odds
Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns Preview
There have been positives signs for both Essendon and Gold Coast in recent weeks but the reality is that both sides will miss finals in season 2022.
Essendon have won three of their last four including an impressive and rare win against the Lions at the Gabba on Sunday.
It’s easy to use excuses for the Lions with their outs and discredit the Bombers but the truth is that Essendon showed plenty of toughness to secure the four points at a place where the Lions have been difficult to beat.
The Suns too were very brave and tough when they fought back from 40 points down against Richmond to win with a kick after the siren.
A slither of hope remains to progress their season past August for the first time in their history and that may be enough to secure a win against an inconsistent Essendon.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Gold Coast Suns to win at $1.87 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Mabior Chol at $9.50.
Essendon Bombers vs Gold Coast Suns Teams
ESSENDON
B: Ridley, Laverde, Zerk-Thatcher
HB: Hind, McGrath, Kelly
C: Durham, Shiel, Heppell
HF: Martin, Guelfi, Langford
F: Wright, Stringer, Jones
FOLL: Draper, Merrett, Caldwell
I/C (from): Redman, Hobbs, Snelling, Phillips, D’Ambrosio, Ham, Waterman, Menzie
IN: Redman, Waterman, Menzie
OUT: Nil
GOLD COAST
B: Graham, Collins, Lemmens
HB: Bowes, Ballard, Ellis
C: Flanders, Anderson, Swallow
HF: Ainsworth, Chol, Lukosius
F: Rankine, Holman, Casboult
FOLL: Witts, Rowell, Miller
I/C (from): Atkins, Day, Farrar, Fiorini, Macpherson, Markov, Oea, Sharp
IN: Rankine, Farrar, Markov, Macpherson
OUT: Rosas (Injured)