Gold Coast vs Western Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2025 AFL | Regular Season | Round 9
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The Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs go to the Top End to clash in a battle of premiership heavyweights.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday 10th May, 2025: UK – 10:35am / Local – 7:05pm / US ET – 5:35am / US PT – 2:35pm
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Some matches are televised on Fox Sports channels
How to watch online: UK – discovery+ & Watch AFL / US – Watch AFL
The prediction
The Gold Coast Suns went down to defending premier’s the Brisbane Lions 66-49 last week. Their major ball winners were not as impactful as usual with Matthew Rowell held to 16 positions and key target Ben King having just two touches and one goal on the day.
The Western Bulldogs destroyed Port Adelaide power by 15 goals and suddenly are a different team with the return of their inspirational captain Marcus Bontempelli. Their last three weeks they have recorded victories by 90, 32 and 71 points to thrust themselves into premiership contender discussions.
In the matchup history between the two sides the Bulldogs have won five of their past six contests with an average winning margin of 29 points. The only Suns victory was in Darwin, in 2023, 84-77.
This match will come down to whoever can handle the tropical conditions best with 32-degree temperatures expected at match time. In what projects as a close tussle we think the Bulldogs can continue their hot streak.
Gold Coast vs Western Bulldogs tip: Western Bulldogs to win
