SUMMARY
Melbourne had no right to lose Saturday's game against West Coast, but somehow the Demons managed it. They will be keen to atone and Sunday's clash against the SUNS presents them with that opportunity. Gold Coast's tall forwards had a day out against Fremantle, with Sam Day (four goals), Tom Lynch (four) and Peter Wright (three) combining for 11 of the SUNS' 16 goals. The trio could again be the difference on Sunday.

WHERE AND WHEN: MCG, Sunday, July 31, 1.10pm AEST

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LAST FIVE TIMES
R7, 2016, Melbourne 24.16 (160) d Gold Coast 14.3 (87) at Metricon Stadium
R1, 2015, Melbourne 17.13 (115) d Gold Coast 13.11 (89) at the MCG
R5, 2014, Gold Coast 11.20 (86) d Melbourne 11.12 (78) at the MCG
R20, 2013, Gold Coast 13.12 (90) d Melbourne 10.17 (77) at Metricon Stadium
R7, 2013, Gold Coast 16.18 (114) d Melbourne 7.12 (54) at the MCG

THE FIVE POINTS
1. Both teams kicked eight first-half goals in round seven, before Melbourne booted 16 to six in the second half (including nine third-quarter goals). Nathan Jones starred with 33 disposals and two goals.
2. Melbourne is ranked fourth in the AFL in contested possessions. The SUNS are well down the list at 17th.
3. Melbourne and Gold Coast meet for the ninth time and the Demons hold the advantage, winning five games to three. Melbourne has now won the last two matches against the SUNS.
4. The Demons are ranked fifth in the AFL for centre clearances, averaging 13.6 per game. The SUNS have struggled out of the middle, ranked 13th with 11.9 per game.
5. The SUNS have now won three of their past four matches, kicking 102 points per game. Melbourne has lost four of its last five, with its scoring per game dropping to 70 points.