Essendon Bombers Face Tough Challenge Against Gold Coast Suns

High-flying Essendon is set to take on the formidable Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling clash to conclude Round 12 of the AFL season.

The Bombers, on an impressive four-game winning streak, have their work cut out for them against the Suns who boast a perfect home record this season, having dominated on the Gold Coast and even in Darwin.

As teams finalize their lineups, a late change sees Todd Goldstein replaced by Nick Bryan for Essendon, while David Swallow and Elijah Tsatas serve as the subs for Gold Coast and Essendon respectively.

Early in the game, Peter Wright and Harrison Jones showcased Essendon’s offensive prowess, while Ben Long and Jake Kelly responded for the Suns to keep the match tight.

Despite a slow start, Ben King‘s goal for Gold Coast followed by goals from his teammates gave the Suns a lead at halftime, with Mac Andrew and Sam Flanders impressing on the field.

In the second half, Ben King and Ben Long continued to shine for the Suns as they extended their lead, putting pressure on Essendon to stage a comeback.

With a tough schedule ahead, including matches against top-eight teams, Essendon faces a pivotal moment in their season while the Suns aim to secure their first win over the Bombers since 2016.

Fans can catch all the action live on Fox Footy or through Kayo, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of this high-stakes showdown between Essendon and Gold Coast.