Another installment of the expansion cup will headline a stellar Saturday slate in Round 23 of the AFL, with Gold Coast vs GWS getting underway at 12.35pm AEST from People First Stadium. It’s sixth vs eighth in a matchup that is sure to shape the finals bracket.
Below, we bring you our best bet, player prop, and Same Game Multi for the Suns vs Giants, with odds thanks to Dabble!
Gold Coast vs GWS Prediction & Tips: 2025 AFL Round 23
Suns on the Rise: Momentum Building Ahead of Season’s Business End
The Suns have been flying high lately, winning four of their last five games—including a strong three-game streak that’s propelled them up to sixth on the AFL ladder. Last week on the road against the Blues, they were simply too good: star midfielder Matt Rowell delivered a best-on-ground performance, piling on 30 possessions with 16 contested, while key forward Ben King terrorised a depleted Blues defence with six goals. Sitting just four points shy of second-placed Cats, the Suns have everything to play for as they face the Giants and Power in the last two games of the regular season but also have an extra game in hand from the postponed match against the Bombers earlier in the year, which is a guaranteed win at the moment.
Giants Hold Steady in Top Eight Despite Percentage Pressure
The Giants currently sit eighth on the AFL ladder, level on 56 points with the Suns and just four behind second-placed Geelong. However, their percentage is one of the lower ones among the top eight teams, adding pressure as the finals approach. Still, the Giants have been in solid form, winning four of their last five games, including an impressive 54-point demolition of the Kangaroos last weekend. A win in this clash would almost certainly lock in their finals spot, especially with a favorable home game against the Saints looming in the final round. Midfielder Finn Callaghan continues to impress, dominating the contest with 31 touches and six clearances in their latest outing.
Suns Hold Firm While Giants Nurse Key Absences
The Suns find themselves in a relatively strong position injury-wise as they approach the finals. While they’ll be without Charlie Ballard for the remainder of the season, the only other confirmed best-22 absence are Daniel Rioli and Bailey Humphrey. The Giants, however, haven’t been so fortunate, enduring a persistent injury toll—especially among their midfield stocks. Josh Kelly, Jake Stringer, Brent Daniels, and Jesse Hogan will miss this week’s clash but remain hopeful of returning if the Giants secure a finals spot.
Gold Coast vs GWS? Here’s our Suns vs Giants Tip
This is a tough game to call between two sides that have both been in solid form over the past month. Going against the bookmakers here, I’m siding with the Giants, who boast an absolutely dominant record against the Suns in recent years. Regardless of venue, the Giants have won 14 of their last 15 clashes with Gold Coast. Even with a few key midfielders out, their forward line is firing on all cylinders right now. The Suns defence will struggle to handle them.
Giants +12.5
$1.90 (1 Unit)
Gold Coast vs GWS Same Game Multi
Noah Anderson 30+ Disposals - Had a bit of a quieter game against the Blues last week with just 19 touches but in the two games before that he piled up 33 and 38. Tipping him to be back to his accumulating best this week with 30+ again, a feat he has achieved in 11/20 games.
Tom Green 30+ Disposals - Backing the two starts to have a big duel in the middle of the ground with Tom Green on the other side of the ball to accumulate heavily. The GIants star has had 30+ in 11/19 games this season and had 31 against the Suns earlier in the year.
SGM Odds: $4.11 at Dabble
Gold Coast vs GWS Match Info & Betting Odds
Location: People First Stadium
Date: Saturday 16th August
Time: 12.15pm AEST
Odds: Gold Coast ($1.52) vs GWS ($2.55)
Line: Gold Coast -12.5
Total: 175.5
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