Gold Coast have made two changes ahead of Sunday’s match against North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.

Will Brodie has been named for his third senior game of 2018 after showing strong form at NEAFL level in recent weeks.

SUNS coach Stuart Dew is looking forward to seeing Brodie form part of Gold Coast’s midfield unit.

“Obviously he got an opportunity a few weeks ago and then went back (to the NEAFL side) and had a really good game on the weekend,” Dew told SUNS TV. 

“He’s got another opportunity to show his stuff and we’re keen to see him fit into our midfield and play well.”

The SUNS are also boosted by the return of Callum Ah Chee, with the classy utility back from a one-week absence.

Ah Chee has played at both ends of the ground this season and has started to get more time in the midfield under his belt.

“Absolutely, he’s a keen addition to the side and he’s really built some good form since coming back from injury.

“He’s been playing up the ground a bit more through the midfield.”

As confirmed on Thursday evening, Ben Ainsworth will miss Sunday’s clash with injury, while rookie Jacob Dawson has been omitted.

 

Round 16 AFL Premiership Season
Gold Coast SUNS v North Melbourne
Sunday, July 8 at 1.10pm AEST
Etihad Stadium

B:

5. Jarrod Harbrow

16. Rory Thompson

38. Jesse Joyce

HB:

31. Charlie Ballard

17. Steven May

14. Lachie Weller

C:

36. Josh Schoenfeld

11. Touk Miller

6. Alex Sexton

HF:

39. Nick Holman

30. Peter Wright

15. Aaron Young

F:

27. Wil Powell

32. Brayden Crossley

4. Jack Martin

FOLL:

28. Jarrod Witts

25. Jarryd Lyons

24. David Swallow

INT:

13. Callum Ah Chee

41. Will Brodie

35. Michael Rischitelli

 

23. Sean Lemmens

EMG:

40. Jacob Heron

2. Jack Scrimshaw

7. Jesse Lonergan

 

21. Jack Leslie

 

 

IN:

13. Callum Ah Chee, 41. Will Brodie

OUT:

9. Ben Ainsworth, 45. Jacob Dawson