GWS v Gold Coast Preview, ENGIE Stadium

GWS have roared back to life in recent weeks, winning their last two matches against both Carlton and Richmond and heading into this weekend’s match against fellow finals fancy Gold Coast. The Giants were smashed in the territory and clearance count against the lowly Giants, but they were potent going forward, led by Jesse Hogan and Toby Greene, who combined for eight goals between them. Their opponents, Gold Coast, continued their incredible undefeated run as the home team this year, defeating Port Adelaide last Sunday, but are still yet to win as an away side in 2024. Damien Hardwick would have been pleased with the response after he challenged his players in the lead-in, but now they’re once again faced with the all-familiar test of finally breaking their road hoodoo and knocking off a GWS side they haven’t beaten since 2021 (Giants won the fixture earlier this year in Gather Round). Both sides will be without Toby Bedford and Alex Davies after their match. Three bans were upheld at the AFL Tribunal during the week, while fellow Sun Malcolm Rosas was suspended, and Ben Ainsworth suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Gold Coast’s Lachie Weller is a chance to play his first game in 12 months after recovering from a torn ACL, as is Jarrod Witts after two games out with a back injury. The Giants are hopeful Stephen Coniglio should be good to play after being managed during their win over Richmond.

TIP: GWS by 22 points, Toby Greene multiple goals