As Round 23 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between Gold Coast Suns and Carlton Blues which is to be played at Heritage Bank Stadium on Saturday. Carlton Blues are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 2:10 pm. We preview the upcoming Gold Coast Suns vs. Carlton Blues game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Saturday August 19, 2023 at 2:10 pm
Where: Heritage Bank Stadium
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Gold Coast Suns vs Carlton Blues Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Carlton Blues Preview
Sporting an eight-game winning streak, the Blues are the hottest team in footy right now – a remarkable statement given how the club was trending toward the midway point of the season.
Carlton claimed another big scalp last week with a four-point win over Melbourne, and confidence should be high again this week coming off a 59-point massacre over the Suns earlier in the year.
Sam Walsh looks to be another week away, but there is good news on the Harry McKay front with the Blues’ star forward a chance at returning.
It has to be noted that the Suns are a different beast at home though, and they’d likely relish the chance at playing finals spoiler over these final two weeks.
The current line reflects that, but given the Blues have allowed the fewest points to opponents this season, this shapes as a difficult day for a Suns side potentially still missing Ben King.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Carlton Blues to win at $1.57 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Charlie Curnow at $6.50.
Gold Coast Suns vs Carlton Blues Teams
SUNS
B: C.Ballard, S.Collins, M.Andrew
HB: N.Anderson, R.Atkins, B.Ellis
C: L.Johnston, S.Flanders, B.Fiorini
HF: M.Rosas, J.Lukosius, B.Ainsworth
F: C.Budarick, M.Chol, L.Casboult
FOLL: J.Witts – C, M.Rowell, T.Miller
I/C: A.Sexton, B.Humphrey, S.Lemmens, D.Swallow
EMG: S.Day, B.Long, D.Macpherson, J.Tsitas
In: L.Johnston, B.Fiorini, C.Budarick, A.Sexton
Out: D.Macpherson (Omitted), J.Farrar (Omitted), S.Day (Omitted), E.Hollands (Omitted), N.Holman (Injured), J.Tsitas (Sub)
BLUES
B: B.Kemp, J.Weitering, N.Newman
HB: A.Cincotta, C.Marchbank, A.Saad
C: O.Hollands, P.Cripps – C, S.Docherty
HF: J.Martin, T.De Koning, D.Cuningham
F: J.Motlop, C.Curnow, M.Owies
FOLL: M.Pittonet, G.Hewett, B.Acres
I/C: Z.Fisher, P.Dow, M.Cottrell, H.McKay
EMG: J.Silvagni, E.Curnow, J.Boyd, J.Honey
In: H.McKay
Out: L.Fogarty (Injured), E.Curnow (Sub)