We'll endeavour to run through the form, incorporate appropriate stats and also supply a betting prediction which won't always just be who will win.
GOLD COAST v WEST COAST
Sunday 28 April @ People First Stadium
The 'Coasties' game seems possibly a lot closer now than it would have looked a month back.
That is almost hard to fathom given where we thought West Coast would be in 2024.
Gold Coast would have been disappointed at what occurred at the SCG on Sunday. Not so much that losing wasn't there because Sydney is a better side.
However it was that after half time it was 12 goals to 5. They could not control the momentum that the Swans built and there was too much easy kicking up the middle.
Clearly Hardwick would not want that to be the way they play.
Of greater import this week would have been how they controlled young Harley Reid. His last 3 games show what the comp can expect over the next 250 games.
Sadly for all neutral watchers he's been managed for the trip East.
GC might well have had to throw their best tagger on him even so soon but can now send that to Yeo or Kelly.
| Match | Gold Coast | West Coast | Ground |
| Last time they met | 16.17 [113] | 6.7 [43] | Optus Stadium |
| Last 10 matches | 5 wins | 4 wins | 1 draw |
| Notes | Gold Coast with 4 of the last 5 wins | ||
| Record at GC – 3/1/1 to GC | |||
Despite what West Coast have managed in the last 3 games with 2 wins and a competitive loss, fancy Gold Coast are best at home.
Match Selection: Gold Coast by 36 points
Suggested Bets: Gold Coast 30+ @ $1.80 @ bet365
