As Round 9 of the AFL season approaches take a look at the game between West Coast Eagles and Gold Coast Suns which is to be played at Optus Stadium on Friday. Gold Coast Suns are the favourites for the game which is scheduled to start at 8:40 pm. We preview the upcoming West Coast Eagles vs. Gold Coast Suns game and give you the latest odds, tips and teams.
When: Friday May 12, 2023 at 8:40 pm
Where: Optus Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns Odds
West Coast Eagles vs Gold Coast Suns Preview
It might be do-or-die time for the Suns this week.
It was another case of close but no cigar for Stuart Dew and company against Melbourne last Saturday, the Suns putting on another encouraging three-quarter performance but simply lacking the legs and the composure in front of goal to get the job done.
Gold Coast finds itself sitting 14th on the ladder now at 3-5, but they might be able to make up some ground against the injury-ravaged Eagles in Perth.
To their credit, West Coast hung tough with the Tigers for three quarters last week at the MCG, and it’s fair to say the final scoreline didn’t do them any justice.
Adam Simpson continues to come under fire with his job in serious jeopardy, but there were some positives to take away with the Eagles winning the clearances and actually moving the ball forward with purpose for a change.
The Suns are incredibly frustrating to watch in front of goal at times, but they do get a number of chances due to their ability to rebound from their back half and create opportunities.
Gold Coast has been the second-best rebounding team in the competition, which could create problems for a West Coast outfit that has a tendency to give up large chunks of goals in a hurry.
Surprisingly, the Eagles rank third in tackles, so their pressure might make this interesting for the Suns on the road.
Gold Coast has also had a serious turnover problem for most of the year, so if the Eagles can build on last week’s performance and put that sloppy fourth quarter behind them, they might just land the final dagger in the Suns’ season.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Gold Coast Suns to win at $1.32 odds.
First Goal Scorer
First Goal Scorer: Ben King at $8.00.