Gold Coast Suns vs Brisbane Lions: JLT Community Series AFL live scores, blog

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11th March, 2018

When: 4:05pm AEDT
Where: Fankhauser Reserve
TV: Fox Footy
Betting: Gold Coast $1.72, Brisbane $2.13

Gold Coast Suns
B: J.Harbrow 5, S.May 17, J.Joyce 38
HB: M.Rischitelli 35, R.Thompson 16, K.Kolodjashnij 10
C: L.Weller 14, J.Lyons 25, J.Bowes 29
HF: J.Martin 4, T.Lynch 19, T.Miller 11
F: A.Sexton 6, S.Day 12, A.Young 15
Foll: J.Witts 28, D.Swallow 24, B.Fiorini 8
I/C: W.Brodie 41, N.Holman 39, B.Ainsworth 9, D.Macpherson 44, P.Hanley 1, A.Hall 33

Brisbane Lions
B: S.Mayes 32, D.McStay 25, D.Gardiner 27
HB: L.Hodge 2, H.Andrews 31, A.Witherden 29
C: D.Rich 10, D.Zorko 15, J.Allison 19
HF: L.Taylor 28, J.Walker 14, H.McCluggage 6
F: M.Robinson 5, E.Hipwood 30, C.Cameron 23
Foll: S.Martin 12, J.Berry 13, R.Mathieson 36
I/C: B.Keays 1, A.Christensen 3, T.Bell 7, C.Rayner 16, N.Robertson 18, R. Lester 35, J.Payne 40, J.Barrett 43

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Stuart Dew poses after being appointed Senior Coach during a Gold Coast Suns AFL press conference at their training facility on October 5, 2017 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Sarah Wildy

Roar Guru

11th March, 2018

Match result:

The Gold Coast Suns took a seven-point win against a monstrously inaccurate Brisbane Lions side on Sunday.

Final score
Gold Coast: 7.7 (49)
Brisbane: 4.18 (42)

Match preview:

It’s a battle for pre-season bragging rights when the Gold Coast Suns take on the Brisbane Lions at Fankhauser Reserve on Sunday. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 4:05pm AEDT.

In hot and humid conditions last weekend, these two teams had very opposite results.

Under new coach Stuart Dew, the Suns played a high intensity game and demolished Geelong. It was a depleted Cats side, however across the ground the Suns were cohesive and impressive.

Their structures stayed intact across all four quarters and their small forwards emulated the tackling pressure of the top teams.

Meanwhile, the flat Brisbane Lions had a 55-point loss to Sydney. Lacking composure coming out of their defence last week, the Lions improved late in the game to get their ball movement going.

The Lions have a young, promising forward line and if they can move the ball into the forward 50 better, there will be more opportunity for the likes of tall forward, Eric Hipwood and small forward, Charlie Cameron.

Gold Coast have refined their squad to 24, including David Swallow and Steven May for their first preseason hit out. Sean Lemmens will miss the derby with an injured hamstring, while Matt Rosa, Tom Nicholls and Jack Leslie have been left out of the squad.

The Lions will be boosted by the inclusions of Luke Hodge and Dayne Zorko. The ex-Hawk Hodge will line up for his first game in the new colours, strengthening defence and Zorko will add much needed midfield experience and class.

Brisbane will still be without Dayne Beams, who will miss due to the passing of his father.

It is only the JLT Community Series, but both sides will be keen to get a win over their derby rival.

Prediction
Brisbane will look to get a more positive game under their belt, but the Suns will want to continue in winning fashion and head into the season full of confidence. In a tight game, Gold Coast should get the win with their pressure and cohesive ball movement across the ground.

Suns by 13.

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