Gold Coast  v Brisbane Rd 20

Saturday, July 26 – 1.20 PM AEST – Venue: People First Stadium

Gold Coast were soft last week, after a great win over Collingwood the week before and they come up against a strong Brisbane unit all over the ground. They need their forwards to get supply and then kick straight. To go goalless in the first half against Freo was embarrassing. Hardwick will have sat them down within 24 hours and given them the facts – if you want to play finals you have to bring the pressure every week.  

Sam Collins and Lachie Weller will return but Rioli will be missed for his dash and decision making off half back. Nick Holman could be recalled to keep the pressure on Zorko in the Suns forward half. Brisbane will be keen to win to help them ensure a top 4 spot in the finals, and possibly top two for a home final.

The midfield battle will be interesting with Hugh McCluggage who is in great form picking up a game high 18 contested possessions last week, alongside Dunkley 28 disposals, Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale and Jaspa Fletcher. They will be taking on Rowell, Noah Anderson, Brayden Fiorini and Sam Flanders, who are tough and creative, but the Suns will miss the experience of Touk Miller who is still out with a hamstring injury.

Brisbane are moving the ball quickly and giving their forwards excellent opportunities to score goals.

Brisbane by 25 points

AFL betting tips for the QClash often weigh up recent form, key outs, and how Gold Coast handles Brisbane’s midfield pressure.