Gold Coast Suns v Richmond PreviewNic Negrepontis
SEN
6 July 2022It may be too late for Gold Coast to make the finals, but they can still certainly do some damage and upset teams jockeying for position.
That is what they will attempt to do when they host Richmond in Round 17.
The Tigers will once again be without Dustin Martin who has suffered a hamstring injury, but the return of Dion Prestia would certainly help.
Gold Coast has been playing good footy despite recent results, pushing Port Adelaide and Collingwood all the way, but unable to secure the wins required to keep their finals hopes alive.
The Suns won the encounter last year at Marvel Stadium, despite five goals from former Gold Coast captain Tom Lynch.
Ben King kicked four, but obviously is out for the season. Instead, former Tiger Mabior Chol will lead the way alongside Levi Casboult inside 50.
This game will feature two of the most dynamic small forwards in the AFL with Shai Bolton up one end and Izak Rankine up the other.
Richmond is in good form and gearing up for finals, but this feels like a very winnable match for the Suns.
Tip: Gold Coast by 8 points.
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2022/07/06/who-will-win-and-why-the-predictions-and-tips-for-round-17/
