Western Bulldogs vs Gold Coast Suns Prediction: Suns have a good chance on the road

In round three of the AFL, Marvel Stadium will be the venue for the Western Bulldogs versus Gold Coast Suns match. Both teams will be aiming for victory in this encounter. What will be the outcome of this game?

The Western Bulldogs had a disappointing start to the season in Round 1, suffering a heavy defeat by the Demons at the MCG, losing by 45 points. Coach Luke Beveridge's selections at the table were noteworthy, as he opted to exclude All-Australian Jack Macrae and promising youngster Sam Darcy from the Round 1 lineup, raising eyebrows among observers. Although Darcy has earned his place in the team for the upcoming match against the Suns, Macrae continues to be sidelined despite the Bulldogs' clear struggle in the midfield against the Demons last week. Additionally, recruit James Harmes remains unavailable for selection due to suspension, but he is set to return to the lineup next week.

Gold Coast Suns has shown strong form at the start of the season, securing victories in the opening round against the Richmond Tigers and narrowly defeating the Adelaide Crows in a close match in Adelaide last week. They are set to face several challenging away games in the upcoming weeks, with only one of their next four matches taking place at People First Stadium.

The midfield of the Gold Coast Suns has been instrumental in their success thus far, with Sam Flanders, Noah Anderson, Matt Rowell, and Touk Miller all fit and contributing significantly. Rowell, in particular, has stood out, recording 29 clearances in the first two games and likely already garnering considerable attention in the Brownlow Medal race with potentially six votes to his name.

I anticipate a tightly contested match, with the Gold Coast Suns demonstrating the resilience and determination instilled by coach Hardwick, ultimately securing a victory as the underdogs on the road, showcasing their serious intent for the 2024 season. Sam Flanders is expected to maintain his midfield dominance for the Coast, likely tallying another game with 15 or more disposals.