Richmond vs Gold Coast Preview & Prediction | 2026 AFL | Regular Season | Round 2

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One of the early pacesetters, Gold Coast look to continue their fine start to the 2026 campaign when they taken on Richmond at the MCG.

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The prediction

A late charge from Richmond was not quite enough to see them overturn Carlton in their 2026 opener last week, with the visitors losing by just four points at the MCG.

Very much in transition this year after finishing 17th in 2025, there were nonetheless some positive signs from Richmond, although they could have taken the victory had Tom Lynch enjoyed more accuracy with the boot.

A similar display of wastefulness will likely be punished heavily by Gold Coast, who have been emphatic in the early weeks of the season.

After taking apart Geelong on Opening Weekend, the Suns then recorded a 59-point victory over West Coast, and Damien Hardwick's side are clearly firing on all cylinders right now.

There looks to be only one winner here so consider backing the Suns to overcome a healthy handicap.

Richmond vs Gold Coast tip: Gold Coast to win with -27.5 handicap