Saturday, 13th July
GC SUNS Away to Richmond
Cazaly’s, 4:40pm
Live on Fox Sports and throughout Queensland on 7Mate.
STATS THAT MATTER
CONTESTED BALL (vs. Opposition)
GC SUNS +4.1 (8th)
Richmond +3.2 (9th)
TACKLES (vs. Opposition)
GC SUNS +1.1 (8th)
Richmond –4.1 (15th)
DISPOSALS (Total)
GC SUNS 358 (9th)
Richmond 355 (11th)
INSIDE 50'S (For)
GC SUNS 51.5 (10th)
Richmond 53.4 (8th)
DISPOSAL EFFICIENCY % (For)
GC SUNS 71.7% (8th)
Richmond 72.5% (4th)
DID YOU KNOW?
Richmond are Ranked 1st for Scoring Goals FOR from Centre Bounce (33 for Season)
GC SUNS are Ranked 4th for Defending Goals AGAINST from Centre Bounce (18 for Season)
KEY PLAYERS
RICHMOND BIG 4
T.Cotchin: Captain & Leads from the front. Most C/Bounce Involvements, leading clearances & averages 25 disposals
J.Riewoldt: Leading Goal Kicker. Season 44.22, multiple goals in 12 of 14 games with bags of 7 vs. St.K, 5 vs.WBulldogs & 5 vs. Port Adel.
B.Deledio: Versatile – plays Half Back, Midfield & Forward. Averages 23 disp, 4 clearances & 5 I50's
D.Martin: Dynamic Inside Mid & Power Forward.Combines averaging 23 disp while hitting the Scoreboard (Season 17.19)
YOUNG IMPROVERS
B.Ellis: 12 games in 2013. Subbed off last week (injury) – Impressive running Wing/HBack, season high of 39 disp Rd8 vs. Melbourne
N.Vlastuin: (1st Year Player) Goal Kicking midfielder/half fwd who has topped 20 disp in 5 of the 9 games he's played.
GC SUNS
GARY ABLETT – He's back, who gets the job? D.Jackson, S.Edwards or will Richmond take him on Head to Head with one of their Guns?
Note: Richmond are not a team that normally, runs with a heavy tag.
DION PRESTIA – See above. After gathering 42 disposals vs. Adelaide & with G.Ablett a late withdrawal, Brisbane decided to allocate A.Raines the job.
What will Richmond do?
IN THE MEDIA
Guy McKenna, Gold Coast SUNS Senior Coach
“We have many fond memories playing in Cairns; Karmichael’s goal after the siren last year was arguably the single biggest highlight of last season.
“The victory over Richmond in Cairns was a turning point in our year and the catalyst to ending the year with real momentum.
“Hopefully Saturday’s game produces another exciting finish for Gold Coast SUNS fans in North Queensland.”
Brendon Gale, CEO of Richmond Football Club
“Bringing the AFL to Cairns has been a great success, and we have been pleased to be involved in these matches against the Gold Coast over the last three years.
“We have received outstanding support from AFL fans in the region, in particular from our Tiger fans, and we hope to see a full house at Cazaly's Stadium this Saturday afternoon.”
