The Gold Coast Suns host the West Coast Eagles in a fight for the right to play finals football. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 1:10pm (AEST).
The weekend’s results did not go the Eagles way. Their superior percentage had them in the box seat to keep their season alive, that was if Richmond lost to Sydney.
Richmond’s impressive 3-point win means that neither of these sides are in the hunt for September, but that should not detract from the fact that it was built up as a crucial game and should still deliver a quality contest.
It was a thriller the last time these two teams met at Patersons Stadium in Round 13, with the Eagles just holding on to win 103 to 100.
Gold Coast has nothing to lose in this one and will want to end the season on a high in front of their home crowd.
The Eagles will be hoping the stuttering steps of Josh Kennedy can once again dominate the Suns backline after kicking seven in their previous clash.
A player who looks every bit the young Josh Kennedy is Tom Lynch, who is having a breakout year in front of the sticks for the Suns.
The Suns midfield has found their groove after spluttering when Gary Ablett went down.
Matt Priddis has been receiving hype to don his first All-Australian Guernsey after his excellent year. Andrew Gaff has flown under the radar but the silky midfielder has been vital to the West Coast midfield this year with his run and class.
Scott Selwood could make a surprise return from an ankle injury along with Nic Naitanui, who was a late withdrawal last week.
Prediction
The Eagles’ would have been shattered by Richmond’s win against Sydney, however I think they will still have the drive to show their class against the Suns today.
Eagles by 20 points.
Lroy
Guest
Rischatelli would be a handy pick up for the Eagles actually.. they need a couple of guys like him..
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
The West Coast Eagles have defeated the Gold Coast Suns by 52 points in a shootout. Both teams looked to score heavily in the sunny and breezeless conditions at Metricon Stadium which was perfect for attacking football. The game was closely contested for the first half with constant momentum swings resulting in the Eagles leading by only 2 points at the main break. However the Eagles blew the game open in the third term kicking 11 goals to 2 and maintaining their lead for the remainder of the match. Josh Kennedy continued his trend of monstering the Suns backline, finishing the game with 8 goals in a dominate performance. Although he will have a nervous wait this week after being reported for striking David Swallow in a marking contest and breaking his nose. Nic Naitanui and Scott Lycett bullied the Suns in the middle who did not have a recognized ruckman playing. For the Suns Michael Rischitelli fought manfully in the middle for the Suns gathering 34 possessions, although it is the performance of Jack Martin who will have the Suns supporters excited for next season. Martin oozed talent all day and finished 4 goals from his 19 possessions in what was his best game of his young career. My Best: 3 – Josh Kennedy , 12 possessions, 7 marks, 8 goals 2 – Mark LeCras, 19 possessions, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50’s, 4 goals 1 – Jack Martin, 19 possessions, 7 marks, 4 inside 50’s, 4 goals
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
I think you could be right, I know the first quarter was the highest aggregate first quarter score this year. Not a lot of defense played today.
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOALS SUNS: Martin 4, Lynch 3, Matera 2, Rischitelli, Day, Bennell, Swallow, Sexton, Lonergan EAGLES: Kennedy 8, LeCras 4, Naitanui 3, Selwood, Shuey, Lycett, Darling, McGinnity, Hill, Cripps, Butler DISPOSALS SUNS: Rischitelli 34, Prestia 30, Harbrow 24 EAGLES: Masten 29, Shuey 27, Priddis 27
Josh
Expert
Not certain on it but I think this is the highest aggregate score for the year, 250 points.
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
FULL TIME Eagles win by 52 points!
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOAL SUNS The ball is handballed from a pack in the forward pocket to an open Lonergan who kicks the goal off a step as the siren sounds. SUNS 15.9.99 EAGLES 23.13.151 Q4 - 0.00
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOAL SUNS Alex Sexton takes the mark running into the forward 50. He decides to go back for the set shot and his kick is true. SUNS 14.9.93 EAGLES 23.13.151 Q4 - 1.15
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
BEHIND EAGLES Another rushed behind for the Eagles in the quarter. SUNS 13.9.87 EAGLES 23.13.151 Q4 - 2.30
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOAL SUNS Martin takes the mark on the lead 40m out in front and never looks like missing. That's 4 goals for Martin and if you want to see what the hype was about watch this game because he looks a phenomenal talent in this one. SUNS 13.9.87 EAGLES 23.12.150 Q4 - 3.18
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
The heat has gone from the game as we do circle work around the ground.
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
BEHIND EAGLES Suns defender concedes ground and is tackled over line. SUNS 12.9.81 EAGLES 23.12.150 Q4 - 9.28
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
BEHIND SUNS Swallow has a running shot at goal which he pushed left. SUNS 12.9.81 EAGLES 23.11.149 Q4 - 10.32
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
BEHIND EAGLES Rushed behind for the Eagles SUNS 12.8.80 EAGLES 23.11.149 Q4 - 10.58
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOAL EAGLES Kennedy on the lead again, then his shot swings back in to the goals for his eighth goal. He has been a colossus today!!! SUNS 12.8.80 EAGLES 23.10.148 Q4 - 12.22
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOAL SUNS Jack Martin is playing deep full forward and is too quick for his defender taking the mark in the pocket. He kicks his third goal of the match. SUNS 12.8.80 EAGLES 22.10.142 Q4 - 14.05
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOAL EAGLES Suns fail to clear from defense and Butler wins the ball, he hits LeCras on the lead. His kick sneaks in for a goal. SUNS 11.8.74 EAGLES 22.10.142 Q4 - 14.55
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
GOAL EAGLES Gaff takes the strong mark in the pocket then centers the ball to Naitanui. His shot sneak in for his third goal. SUNS 11.8.74 EAGLES 21.10.136 Q4 - 18.45
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
Final quarter underway.
Jayme Markus
Roar Guru
Well there was 13 goals kicked in that quarter but 11 of them were by the Eagles. As a result they blew the game open and are sitting pretty for a win to finish their season. Kennedy was dominant and now has 7 goals for the match, 7 more in the last quarter and he takes home the Johnny Coleman. Naitanui was very influential winning taps and clearances at will with no Suns player big enough to stop him. Josh Kennedy has been reported for his hit on Swallow and looks in like he may miss a game or two to start the 2015 season.