A SCINTILLATING game from Bradley Rees spurred the Gold Coast towards a comfortable victory against Western in their TAC Cup clash at Carrara on Saturday.

GCFC coach Guy McKenna was singing the praises of his young midfielder yesterday, who was instrumental in his side's 18-17 (125) to 5-2 (32) win.

"Brad was sensational from both an offensive and defensive point of view," said McKenna.

"His tackling and intent was first class and his ability to hit bodies paved the way for us."

Maintaining their urgency over the four quarters, McKenna said the victory provided a great hitout for his under-18 team, who next weekend hit the road for a big clash against the side just above them on the ladder, North Ballarat Rebels.

The Gold Coast sit fifth (30 points), and the Rebels are just two points clear.

The Coast kicked 12 second-half goals on Saturday as they streaked away to the 93-point win.

"I was really happy we were able to maintain our intensity and hardness at the football," said McKenna.

"And our ability to win the clearances after half-time was probably the most telling factor."

Matt Fowler, who kicked four goals, was another to impress McKenna along with Damien Steven and Alik Magin who booted three.

"Obviously through some hard work the boys have put themselves in a position where we will now determine how far we go this season," he said.

"This week presents itself with another challenge, we haven't done all that well on the road but we are in a good position where we can get the result this weekend."

Courtesy of Jake Dew, Gold Coast Bulletin.