🔴 🔴 ☀️ 🔴 GAME DAY 🔴 🛩️ ⚫️ 🔴
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social @essendonfc.bsky.social
#AFL #AFLRound6 #AFLSunsDons #GoldCoast #GoDons #Latergram
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#AFL #AFLRound6 #AFLSunsDons #GoldCoast #GoDons #Latergram
April 18, 2026 at 11:37 AM
🔴 🔴 ☀️ 🔴 GAME DAY 🔴 🛩️ ⚫️ 🔴
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social @essendonfc.bsky.social
#AFL #AFLRound6 #AFLSunsDons #GoldCoast #GoDons #Latergram
@goldcoastsuns.bsky.social @essendonfc.bsky.social
#AFL #AFLRound6 #AFLSunsDons #GoldCoast #GoDons #Latergram
First time since 2025 R10 that GCS has won a game when trailling at any break
It is their 13th win since that game
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
It is their 13th win since that game
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
April 18, 2026 at 7:17 AM
First time since 2025 R10 that GCS has won a game when trailling at any break
It is their 13th win since that game
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
It is their 13th win since that game
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
GCS biggest AFL wins by behinds
10 - 2021 R16 v rich - 10.17 (77) to 10.7 (67)
9 - 2026 R06 v ESS - 17.17 (119) to 17.8 (110)
8 - 2014 R05 v melb - 11.20 (86) to 11.12 (78)
6 - 2024 R01 v adel - 8.12 (60) to 8.6 (54)
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
10 - 2021 R16 v rich - 10.17 (77) to 10.7 (67)
9 - 2026 R06 v ESS - 17.17 (119) to 17.8 (110)
8 - 2014 R05 v melb - 11.20 (86) to 11.12 (78)
6 - 2024 R01 v adel - 8.12 (60) to 8.6 (54)
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
April 18, 2026 at 6:56 AM
GCS biggest AFL wins by behinds
10 - 2021 R16 v rich - 10.17 (77) to 10.7 (67)
9 - 2026 R06 v ESS - 17.17 (119) to 17.8 (110)
8 - 2014 R05 v melb - 11.20 (86) to 11.12 (78)
6 - 2024 R01 v adel - 8.12 (60) to 8.6 (54)
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
10 - 2021 R16 v rich - 10.17 (77) to 10.7 (67)
9 - 2026 R06 v ESS - 17.17 (119) to 17.8 (110)
8 - 2014 R05 v melb - 11.20 (86) to 11.12 (78)
6 - 2024 R01 v adel - 8.12 (60) to 8.6 (54)
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
GOLD COAST SUNS 🌞
The Suns survive a scare at home ☀️
Essendon didn’t lose any fans here today either ..
#AFLSunsDons
The Suns survive a scare at home ☀️
Essendon didn’t lose any fans here today either ..
#AFLSunsDons
April 18, 2026 at 6:37 AM
GOLD COAST SUNS 🌞
The Suns survive a scare at home ☀️
Essendon didn’t lose any fans here today either ..
#AFLSunsDons
The Suns survive a scare at home ☀️
Essendon didn’t lose any fans here today either ..
#AFLSunsDons
Gold Coast just avoid the upset against Essendon #aflsunsdons
April 18, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Gold Coast just avoid the upset against Essendon #aflsunsdons
April 18, 2026 at 6:35 AM
April 18, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Sides to score 100+ points and lose in AFL matches since start of 2023
0x: GCS HAW MELB PORT RICH WCE
1x: ADEL COLL FREM SYD WBD
2x: BRIS CARL GWS NTH STK
3x:
4x: GEEL
5x: ESS
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
0x: GCS HAW MELB PORT RICH WCE
1x: ADEL COLL FREM SYD WBD
2x: BRIS CARL GWS NTH STK
3x:
4x: GEEL
5x: ESS
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
April 18, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Sides to score 100+ points and lose in AFL matches since start of 2023
0x: GCS HAW MELB PORT RICH WCE
1x: ADEL COLL FREM SYD WBD
2x: BRIS CARL GWS NTH STK
3x:
4x: GEEL
5x: ESS
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
0x: GCS HAW MELB PORT RICH WCE
1x: ADEL COLL FREM SYD WBD
2x: BRIS CARL GWS NTH STK
3x:
4x: GEEL
5x: ESS
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
#AFLSunsDons Sunshine returns for Gold Coast but they had to fend off a gritty and brave Essendon for the win.
Gold Coast 119 defeated Essendon 110
Gold Coast 119 defeated Essendon 110
April 18, 2026 at 6:11 AM
#AFLSunsDons Sunshine returns for Gold Coast but they had to fend off a gritty and brave Essendon for the win.
Gold Coast 119 defeated Essendon 110
Gold Coast 119 defeated Essendon 110
April 18, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Zach Merrett the 257th V/AFL person to play 257 V/AFL games
Most recent parity title holders
256: Rory Laird
255: Jeremy Cameron
254: Dayne Zorko
253: Mitch Duncan
252: Daniel Rich
251: Paddy Ryder
250: Shane Edwards
249: Shannon Hurn
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
Most recent parity title holders
256: Rory Laird
255: Jeremy Cameron
254: Dayne Zorko
253: Mitch Duncan
252: Daniel Rich
251: Paddy Ryder
250: Shane Edwards
249: Shannon Hurn
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
April 18, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Zach Merrett the 257th V/AFL person to play 257 V/AFL games
Most recent parity title holders
256: Rory Laird
255: Jeremy Cameron
254: Dayne Zorko
253: Mitch Duncan
252: Daniel Rich
251: Paddy Ryder
250: Shane Edwards
249: Shannon Hurn
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
Most recent parity title holders
256: Rory Laird
255: Jeremy Cameron
254: Dayne Zorko
253: Mitch Duncan
252: Daniel Rich
251: Paddy Ryder
250: Shane Edwards
249: Shannon Hurn
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
Gold Coast by 39 with a 88% win chance. Gold Coast v Essendon @ Carrara #AFLSunsDons https://squiggle.com.au/game/?gid=38542
Gold Coast v Essendon @ Carrara
All 30 models give Gold Coast a 72-94% chance of victory over Essendon at Carrara on Saturday with an average tipped margin of 37 points.
squiggle.com.au
April 18, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Gold Coast by 39 with a 88% win chance. Gold Coast v Essendon @ Carrara #AFLSunsDons https://squiggle.com.au/game/?gid=38542
Last post was over a year ago, the day of the #aflsunsdons game.
Flew from US for game (via family visit in Melbourne), then no game. Damn you Alfred!! Go Dons today.. in much nicer weather.
Flew from US for game (via family visit in Melbourne), then no game. Damn you Alfred!! Go Dons today.. in much nicer weather.
April 17, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Last post was over a year ago, the day of the #aflsunsdons game.
Flew from US for game (via family visit in Melbourne), then no game. Damn you Alfred!! Go Dons today.. in much nicer weather.
Flew from US for game (via family visit in Melbourne), then no game. Damn you Alfred!! Go Dons today.. in much nicer weather.
Expected Scores
Gold Coast v Essendon, Round 24
Match Stats
wheeloratings.com/afl_match_st...
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
Gold Coast v Essendon, Round 24
Match Stats
wheeloratings.com/afl_match_st...
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
August 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Expected Scores
Gold Coast v Essendon, Round 24
Match Stats
wheeloratings.com/afl_match_st...
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
Gold Coast v Essendon, Round 24
Match Stats
wheeloratings.com/afl_match_st...
#AFLSunsDons #AFL
August 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
August 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Suns qualify for their first finals series #aflsunsdons
August 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Suns qualify for their first finals series #aflsunsdons
August 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
#AFLSUNSDons Final xScores:
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4 (+2 rushed)
ESS 54 from expected 50.0 (+4 rushed)
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4 (+2 rushed)
ESS 54 from expected 50.0 (+4 rushed)
August 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#AFLSUNSDons Final xScores:
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4 (+2 rushed)
ESS 54 from expected 50.0 (+4 rushed)
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4 (+2 rushed)
ESS 54 from expected 50.0 (+4 rushed)
#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 xScore update:
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4
ESS 54 from expected 50.0
Pregame: GCFC Win 84.3% 33.8pts
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4
ESS 54 from expected 50.0
Pregame: GCFC Win 84.3% 33.8pts
August 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 xScore update:
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4
ESS 54 from expected 50.0
Pregame: GCFC Win 84.3% 33.8pts
GCFC 151 from expected 123.4
ESS 54 from expected 50.0
Pregame: GCFC Win 84.3% 33.8pts
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#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 GCFC GOAL
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
August 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 GCFC GOAL
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 GCFC GOAL
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
August 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 GCFC GOAL
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 123.4 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
August 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 GCFC GOAL
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 124.1 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 124.1 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
August 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#AFLSUNSDons Q4 33:08 GCFC GOAL
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 124.1 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts
JWitts 45.1m 47° xScore 3.2 (44%)
Score: GCFC 153 - 58 ESS | xScore: 124.1 - 50.0
FINAL SIREN GONE | Pregame 84.3% 33.8 pts