AFL Sunday Scoreboard
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
7m agoSun 22 Jun 2025 at 3:18am
Suns get the first four goals
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
It’s a great start for Gold Coast who have kicked the opening four goals of the game, through Ben Long, Noah Anderson, Touk Miller and Ben Ainsworth.
Bailey Humphrey also had a crack with a set shot, but that sailed through for a behind.
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It’s the Suns’ midfield are leading the charge, winning the ball and putting pace on it. Gold Coast have five scores from their five entries.
A fantastic start for the Suns, while Adam Kingsley is already have stern words with his side.
12m agoSun 22 Jun 2025 at 3:13am
Great start Suns
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
Well, it took the Suns just 23 seconds to kick the first goal of the game, through Ben Long.
The Giants gave away a free at the centre circle and were caught napping as Gold Coast took off.
Long got the ball out the back after a marking contest inside 50 and put it through the big sticks.
15m agoSun 22 Jun 2025 at 3:11am
We’re off
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
And we’re away at Sydney Showgrounds between GWS and Gold Coast.
The winner will stay in the top eight, the loser faces falling out.
33m agoSun 22 Jun 2025 at 2:52am
Today’s teams
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
GWS regain Toby Greene and Jake Stringer from injuries, while Ryan Angwin will line up for his first game at AFL level since round 15 last year.
The side have lost both Sam Taylor (fractured toe) and Brent Daniels (adductor), while Josaia Deland was omitted.
For Gold Coast, Damien Hardwick has recalled Lachie Weller, Ethan Read and Connor Budarick after last week’s defeat to Geelong, with David Swallow, Sean Lemmens and Leonardo Lombard all omitted.
Stringer and Nick Holman are today’s subs.
36m agoSun 22 Jun 2025 at 2:49am
Let’s talk a look at the Expansion Cup
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
Both GWS and Gold Coast both sit right on the edge within the top eight. The Suns (7th) just ahead of the Giants (8th) on percentage.
If Western Bulldogs defeat Richmond later today, one of them will fall out – which one, today’s result will determine. Unless, of course, it’s a draw and then they’ll both stay in – or Tigers win.
In the 14-year existence of the affectionally dubbed ‘Expansion Cup’, the Giants have won 13 of those last 14 meetings. In fact, the Suns have never won at GWS’ home ground.
The Giants are coming off a spirit-lifting victory against the reining premiers Brisbane, while the Suns are coming off back-to-back losses against Geelong and Fremantle.
49m agoSun 22 Jun 2025 at 2:36am
No late changes
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
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58m agoSun 22 Jun 2025 at 2:27am
Good afternoon
By Marnie Vinall
By Marnie Vinall
Hello footy fans and welcome to our AFL live blog for this fine Sunday of footy.
First up, it’s the ‘expansion cup’ where GWS are hosting Gold Coast at Sydney Showgrounds. First bounce 1.10pm AEST.
Then, closing out the round, it’s the Western Bulldogs taking on Richmond at Docklands. First bounce 3.20pm AEST.
Let’s get to it.
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