In their final hit out before Round 1, the Gold Coast Suns take on the Adelaide Crows at Metricon Stadium. Join The Roar for all the action from 8:40pm (AEDT).
The Gold Coast surprised many in falling only three points short against the West Coast in Joondalup with an inexperienced squad.
Aaron Hall, in particular, was superb against the Eagles, registering 16 tackles to go with his 18 possessions.
The Crows’ preseason has been against the two Western Australia sides. They beat an understrength West Coast by 100 points at Unley Oval, then copped a two-point loss to Fremantle at Mt Barker.
Matt Crouch was one of the best for the Crows against Fremantle, with 26 possessions.
Gary Ablett Jr will not play due to a tendon injury in the bone of his foot, however it is hoped he will play in Round 1 against Essendon. The Gold Coast have a depleted midfield, with Jaeger O’Meara and David Swallow also on the injury list.
The Crows will field a team that resembles their opening round side. First-choice players such as Sam Jacobs, Taylor Walker and Eddie Betts return, though Brad Crouch will miss what was meant to be his return game due to disciplinary action.
Adelaide’s injury list is low, so new recruits Paul Seedsman and Troy Menzel need to impress to guarantee a Round 1 spot against North Melbourne. There is also huge hype locally concerning 2015 first round draft pick Wayne Milera, who is being compared to club great Andrew McLeod.
Prediction
The Crows to be too strong for a Gold Coast Suns side missing key players.
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Matthew Walsh
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Thanks for joining us. Gold Coast will like their chances in Round 1 against Essendon particularly if Gary Ablett plays. Adelaide has Nth Melbourne in Melbourne which is the first part of their tough draw.
Matthew Walsh
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Crows win but plenty of positives for the Gold Coast. GC won the clearances and inside 50's. Aaron Hall and Scott Thompson both finished with 30 touches. Sam Jacobs had 41 hitouts vs. Tom Nicholls with 25. Saad held Eddie Betts well and May played well on Walker.
Matthew Walsh
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FULL TIME Game over. Crows win by 25pts. GOLD COAST 0.11.18 84 ADELAIDE 3.12.10 109
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BEHIND GOLD COAST Sam Day takes a mark 35m dead in front. He hits the post. Day has been well held tonight. GOLD COAST 0.11.18 84 ADELAIDE 3.12.10 109 Reply
Matthew Walsh
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Gold Coast have used all their rotations with 2:13 left on the clock.
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RUSHED BEHIND GOLD COAST GOLD COAST 0.11.17 83 ADELAIDE 3.12.10 109
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BEHIND ADELAIDE Luke Brown the defender trying to get a late goal. He misses. GOLD COAST 0.11.16 82 ADELAIDE 3.12.10 109
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GOAL GOLD COAST S Thompson gives away a free. The Rookie Keough goes back and kicks a nice goal. GOLD COAST 0.11.16 82 ADELAIDE 3.12.9 108
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GOAL ADELAIDE Ball goes over back of contest. Douglas kicks clever goal off the ground from 15m. GOLD COAST 0.10.16 76 ADELAIDE 3.12.9 108
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BEHIND ADELAIDE McGovern take mark on the lead. Kicks a behind. He has shown a bit McGovern. GOLD COAST 0.10.16 76 ADELAIDE 3.11.9 102
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GOAL ADELAIDE McGovern take mark on tight angle. Runs around and kicks on his left. That is probably the game. GOLD COAST 0.10.16 76 ADELAIDE 3.11.8 101
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GOAL ADELAIDE Eddie Betts takes ball and kicks to space to Dean Gore who has just come on the ground. Gore who was part of Dangerfield trade runs into goal and kicks a steadier for the Crows. GOLD COAST 0.10.16 76 ADELAIDE 3.10.9 96
Matthew Walsh
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Seedsman getting into the game since 1st qtr. Had 22 possession as well as 6 tackles.
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RUSHED BEHIND ADELAIDE GOLD COAST 0.10.16 76 ADELAIDE 3.9.9 90
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He headed home before me!
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Don Pyke will not be a happy chappy at the moment.
Flash
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Is it true you were seen out with brad crouch last weekend?
Matthew Walsh
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RUSHED BEHIND GOLD COAST GC has all the momentum. GOLD COAST 0.10.16 76 ADELAIDE 3.9.8 89
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GOAL GOLD COAST 3 in a row for the goal coast!! Aaron Hall crumbs the contest. Snaps from 40m infront and it goes through. . GOLD COAST 0.10.15 75 ADELAIDE 3.9.8 89
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GOAL GOLD COAST Aaron Hall gets on the end of it. Runs into goal and nails it from just inside 50m . GOLD COAST 0.9.15 69 ADELAIDE 3.9.8 89