Brett Munro, opposition coach for the Gold Coast SUNS, previews Sunday’s game against West Coast at Metricon Stadium.

The Key Numbers

Clearances : ave.
Gold Coast 40.5 (2nd)
West Coast 38.8 (10th)

Contested Poss : ave.
Gold Coast 144.9 (3rd)
West Coast 140.3 (8th)

Tackles : ave.
Gold Coast 67.5 (8th)
West Coast 71.0 (5th)

Uncont. Marks :ave.
Gold Coast 63.9 (17th)
West Coast 78.7 (11th)

Inside 50’s For :ave.
Gold Coast 50.0 (12th)
West Coast 50.6 (8th)

Scores Times Inside 50% For :ave. 
Gold Coast 47.9% (=8th)
West Coast 47.9% (=8th)

The Key Players

Mids : 11 Matt Priddis
Priddis is Ranked in the Top 10 midfielders in the AFL (based on Champion Data Ranking Points) - his game is based mainly around his stoppage prowess, where he is the No.1 ranked for 1st Possession total (2nd Clearances total). Priddis has the ability to evade & release his team mates into space with his creative handball. His 2014 performances have been consistent (not missing a game), the standout game occurred in the Rd20 win vs. Collingwood where he finished with 42 disp, 13 clearances & 7 tackles.

Forwards : 17 Josh Kennedy
Josh Kennedy sits in 6th place in the Coleman Medal, having kicked 53.31 from 19 games – with bags of 3 or more in 7 games. Kennedy has fantastic hands, whether is be marking on the lead or launching for a contested mark, he possesses good speed & strong endurance. What is not recognised is his ability to apply a high level of pressure on the opposition when they are in possession (Ranked 2nd in AFL for F50 Tackles).