Metricon Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 6 AFL game between Gold Coast Suns and Sydney Swans. The game kicks off at 1:45 pm with Sydney Swans heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Gold Coast Suns vs. Sydney Swans game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday April 24, 2021 at 1:45 pm
Where: Metricon Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Gold Coast Suns vs Sydney Swans Odds
Gold Coast Suns vs Sydney Swans Preview
The Swans head to the Gold Coast with redemption in mind after losing a thrilling Sydney Derby last week to rivals GWS.
Sydney’s unbeaten start came to an end thanks to a clutch Josh Kelly goal with less than two minutes remaining, but that may have been the wake-up call the Swans needed with expectations growing week by week.
Fortunately, the Swans have drawn favourably on Friday night with the Suns up next.
Gold Coast suffered a major 62-point loss to the Dogs last week, but the way the Suns limited the damage in the second half has to be commended after kicking only one goal in the first two quarters.
The Suns should also feel good about themselves heading into this contest knowing they’ve won two of their last three games over the Swans.
By the same token though, it is worth noting the Suns haven’t won at Metricon against the Swans in five previous attempts.
Recent history aside, this should be a comfortable bounce-back victory for Sydney, even with Buddy Franklin ruled out for the next month.
The Suns have had a real problem this year limiting their opposition inside 50, which not surprisingly, is one of Sydney’s strong points.
Considering the Swans also rank second to the Dogs in goals scored, and the Suns rank 17th in the same department, the current line looks a little on the short side.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Sydney Swans to win at $1.57 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Tom Papley at $10.
Gold Coast Suns vs Sydney Swans Teams
SUNS
B: J.Bowes, S.Collins, W.Powell
HB: O.Markov, C.Ballard, J.Farrar
C: L.Weller, D.Swallow, N.Anderson
HF: N.Holman, C.Graham, J.Corbett
F: I.Rankine, B.King, S.Flanders
FOLL: C.Burgess, J.Lukosius, T.Miller
I/C: B.Ainsworth, B.Ellis, H.Greenwood, S.Lemmens
EMG: B.Fiorini, J.Harbrow, M.Rosas, A.Sexton
IN: C.Ballard, S.Lemmens
OUT: D.MacPherson, J.Harbrow, A.Sexton (all omitted)
SWANS
B: H.Cunningham, L.Melican, J.Lloyd
HB: J.Dawson, K.Brand, G.Hewett
C: O.Florent, C.Mills, N.Blakey
HF: C.Warner, I.Heeney, W.Hayward
F: T.Papley, S.Reid, E.Gulden
FOLL: C.Sinclair, L.Parker, J.Rowbottom
I/C: H.McLean, J.Kennedy, J.McInerney
EMG: B.Campbell, L.McDonald, J.Bell, R.Clarke
IN: K.Brand, I.Heeney, C.Sinclair, J.Rowbottom, H.McLean
OUT: L.McDonald (omitted), D.Stephens (omitted), B.Campbell (omitted), T.McCartin (injured), L.Franklin (injured), T.Hickey (injured)