Gold Coast Suns
62
33
Brisbane Lions
111
| Fourth Quarter | ||||
| 32:16 |  | C. Rayner | ||
| A. Sexton | | 30:38 | ||
| D. MacPherson | | 24:22 | ||
| 22:23 |  | L. McCarthy | ||
| 19:40 | | L. McCarthy | ||
| 15:28 | | L. Taylor | ||
| 13:46 | | L. Neale | ||
| 13:08 | | T. Cutler | ||
| B. Fiorini | | 10:18 | ||
| B. Fiorini | | 9:11 | ||
| P. Wright | | 7:16 | ||
| 5:43 | | C. Rayner | ||
| T. Miller | | 4:34 | ||
| 2:27 | | C. Cameron | ||
| 1:57 | | L. Taylor | ||
| 1:22 | | J. Berry | ||
| J. Bowes | | 0:44 | ||
| 7.3 (45) | Third Quarter [+] | 11.10 (76) | ||
| 29:35 | | L. Taylor | ||
| 21:33 | | L. Neale | ||
| 20:18 | | M. Robinson | ||
| A. Sexton | | 17:26 | ||
| 15:24 | | H. McCluggage | ||
| 11:06 | | M. Robinson | ||
| 10:04 | | J. Lyons | ||
| 8:53 | | C. Cameron | ||
| A. Sexton | | 7:15 | ||
| 6.2 (38) | Second Quarter [+] | 6.8 (44) | ||
| A. Sexton | | 30:44 | ||
| 25:23 | | M. Robinson | ||
| 23:34 | | A. Witherden | ||
| 21:29 | | C. Rayner | ||
| J. Corbett | | 18:18 | ||
| 13:28 | | Rushed | ||
| 10:22 | | H. McCluggage | ||
| J. Corbett | | 7:23 | ||
| 5:03 | | C. Rayner | ||
| 1:56 | | D. McStay | ||
| 3.2 (20) | First Quarter [+] | 2.5 (17) | ||
| D. Swallow | | 29:44 | ||
| 26:42 | | M. Robinson | ||
| J. Lukosius | | 21:42 | ||
| P. Wright | | 18:46 | ||
| Rushed | | 15:58 | ||
| D. MacPherson | | 14:29 | ||
| 13:52 | | E. Hipwood | ||
| 12:13 | | J. Lyons | ||
| 11:46 | | C. Cameron | ||
| 9:16 | | C. Cameron | ||
| 7:57 | | J. Berry | ||
| 2:24 | | E. Hipwood | ||
The Gold Coast Suns and Brisbane Lions meet in Round 6 AFL action. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 1:45pm (AEST).
Not for some time has the ‘QClash’ held so much interest, with northern football not having looked particularly competitive in recent times.
Brisbane began the season like the proverbial house on fire before crashing back to earth with a humbling belting at the hands of the Pies last weekend.
The Suns too, enjoyed a promising start before being similarly derailed in Round 5 when Adelaide finally found some form and their second win of the season.
Both sides now sit at three wins and two losses and on the fringe of the eight when percentages are taken into consideration.
Having both strung together three wins on the trot early in the 2019 season, there is enough evidence to suggest that Chris Fagan and Stuart Dew have their perspective teams in tip-top physical shape and playing with new found confidence.
With more matches now into some of the youth in both squads, the Suns and Lions look to be on the dawn of new areas and that is an exciting thing for all footy fans to be watching.
Despite a lack of household names in their squad, the Suns have done the Gold Coast proud so far, with Jarrod Witts, David Swallow and Alex Sexton playing the aces in the pack with some stand out performances to start the season.
The Lions have been well served by star recruit Lachie Neale and Touk Miller has finally begun to fulfill his much-touted promise.
Despite always having fire and passion, the ‘QClash’ has not had top eight ramifications… well, ever. That makes this match such a different experience for all AFL fans, with the winner moving into the eight and looking very realistic finals contenders.
Prediction
In what I am predicting may be a high scoring and somewhat chaotic game, the Luke Hodge factor may prove the difference.
The veterans’ influence on the Lions’ back half cannot be underestimated and his young defenders just keep improving under him.
That greater sense of poise and composure at the back could prove the difference in a match where young players will no doubt make many errors.
The team that stays disciplined at half-back and measures their attacking paths forward will prevail today. For me, that looks likely to be the Lions.
Brisbane by three goals.
Where: Metricon Stadium, Gold Coast
When: Saturday 27th April 2019, 1:45pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Footy, Kayo Sports
Betting: Gold Coast $2.75 Brisbane $1.42
Catch all the action on The Roar live coverage from 1:45pm (AEST).
Gold Coast
B: Harbrow, Collins, Ballard
HB: Murdoch, Hombsch, Hanley
C: Ainsworth, Bowes, Horlin-Smith
HF: Sexton, Wright, Holman
F: MacPherson, Corbett, Martin
FOLL: Witts, Miller, Swallow
I/C: Brodie, Fiorini, Joyce, Lukosius
EMG: Day, Heron, Miles, Young
Brisbane
B: Hodge, Walker, Rich
HB: Witherden, Gardiner, Robinson
C: Berry, Neale, McCluggage
HF: Rayner, Hipwood, McCarthy
F: Cameron, McStay, McInerney
FOLL: Martin, Zorko, Lyons
I/C: Cutler, Taylor, Lester, Answerth
EMG: Bastinac, Robertson, Ballenden, Smith
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Wasn't quite 9-1 but it felt like it!
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
I was holding 5 crackers when Antonio scored, wonder what happened to those crackers? Shocking performance.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
COYI!!!
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
Nah.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
West Ham 9 Tottenham 1. You heard it here first.
Stuart Thomas
Expert
The Brisbane Lions have defeated the Gold Coast Suns by 49 points to claim their fourth win of the season. It was far from a game to write home about, however, when the match was there to be won it was the Lions who showed their superiority on a warm afternoon at Metricon Stadium. The match started competitively with the Suns poking their nose in front early thanks to inaccurate kicking from the Lions and some excellent smothering defence. That pattern continued in the second term but the visitors managed to take a six point lead into the major break. Whatever Chris Fagan said during that time worked, as the Lions blew the game wide open in the third-quarter, kicking five goals to one and setting up a 31 point lead at three-quarter time. The onslaught continued early in the final term as the Lions added five further goals to complete what ended up being a resounding victory. Brisbane will not be happy with their execution around goal; missing many chances that could well have put them clear of the Suns far earlier in the match. As for the Suns? Well, kicking efficiency and providing better targets in the attacking 50 will be the talk on the training track this week. Frankly, they were awful today. Touk Miller tried hard in the centre and David Swallow was his usual inspirational self, yet there were few commendable performances in the Suns' team. Daniel Rich, Lachie Neale and Lincoln McCarthy had some great moments for the Lions and despite not being a polished and clinical performance, Fagan will still be pleased with the win. The Lions now face Sydney at the Gabba in Round 7 with a chance to become serious top eight contenders should they win. The Suns travel to the west to take on the champions at Optus Stadium. Unless they are able to find something more in attack and hit the scoreboard more frequently, the West Coast Eagles may be able to compile an even larger total against them than the one managed by the Lions today. Final Score Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..15...111
Jordan Klingsporn
Roar Guru
Thanks for the call Stuart. The Lions looked a lot better today. P.S West Ham aren't gonna have a good time tonight! COYS!
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Match report to follow in ten minutes. Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..15...111
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board for the match and be sure to stick with the Roar for the remainder of the afternoon and evening. Time to flick over to the Saints and Crows from Marvel Stadium. Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..15...111
Stuart Thomas
Expert
20' The Lions kick inside 50, Gold Coast mark and that will be it. FULL-TIME Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..15...111
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20' Stoppage on the near side. I love stoppages! Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..15...111
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20' Final minute of play...Rayner snaps and misses. Point. Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..15...111
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19' Hipwood marks and kicks inside 50. Stoppage. Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..14...110
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Expert
19' Brisbane chipping up the near side. Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..14...110
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18' Sexton snaps on goal.......Behind. Gold Coast Suns……..9..8….62 Brisbane Lions……….16..14...110
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18' Fans heading to the car park. Gold Coast Suns……..9..7….61 Brisbane Lions……….16..14...110
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18' Free kick to the Suns deep in defence. They kick up the line. Stoppage. Gold Coast Suns……..9..7….61 Brisbane Lions……….16..14...110
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17' The Suns do well in defence, mark and clear but another poor kick sees the Lions come straight back. Gold Coast Suns……..9..7….61 Brisbane Lions……….16..14...110