SUMMARY
The SUNS have been super competitive in recent weeks, even with a patchwork midfield. But the Giants have demonstrated great depth and power running in that part of the ground, meaning the SUNS midfield will have to really lift if they are to match it with the second placed Giants. Following a shock loss to Collingwood, GWS has strung three successive wins together and the SUNS have won their last three at home. The game will come down to supply into the forward 50, and then the ability of each forward line to convert where it counts.

WHERE AND WHEN: Metricon Stadium, Saturday, August 6, 4.35pm AEST
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LAST FIVE TIMES
R8, 2016, Greater Western Sydney 22.17 (149) d Gold Coast 9.4 (58) at Spotless Stadium
R16, 2015, Greater Western Sydney 13.16 (94) d Gold Coast 12.7 (79) at Metricon Stadium
R4, 2015, Greater Western Sydney 16.23 (119) d Gold Coast 7.11 (53) at Manuka Oval
R6, 2014, Gold Coast 20.14 (134) d Greater Western Sydney 13.16 (94) at Metricon Stadium
R23, 2013, Gold Coast 22.14 (146) d Greater Western Sydney 9.9 (63) at Metricon Stadium

THE FIVE POINTS
1. Jeremy Cameron kicked a club record seven goals in the Giants' round-eight victory, while Dylan Shiel had 35 disposals. Aaron Hall had 32 touches for the SUNS.
2. One big advantage for the Giants could be in clearances. GWS is ranked first with 40.9 a game, compared to the SUNS' 32.9 a game, which ranks them last.
3. This is the ninth clash between the clubs and it's a 4-4 split, although the Giants have won the past three.
4. The Giants remain the number one ranked side for inside 50s in 2016, averaging 58.2 a game. They're also ranked sixth for marks inside 50.
5. No team has won more quarters of football in 2016 than the Giants, with 51. Gold Coast has won just 28.