Tipsters with a keen eye for exposed form would have been looking at this game as a huge opportunity to peg one back on those out in front.
The form line of the Gold Coast Suns at the SCG has been impressive over the last few years, with the Suns giving the Swans enormous issues. The temptation to tip them had to be strong, and with Gold Coast looking every bit like a team that knew they were in with a show, they hit the contest hard and had the Swans on the back foot through most of the first half.
Touk Miller was shutting Errol Gulden down, and every time Chad Warner collected the footy, he was hunted like he was prey. The Suns knew what they needed to do – it was just a matter of whether they could maintain the rage for an entire game and upset the Sydney apple cart in the process.
Of course, if you’re reading this, you’d be well aware that Gold Coast were quite unable to do exactly that, lowering their guard enough for the Swans to land some heavy blows in the third quarter and set up their 24-point win with a six-goal to two burst.
It was win number five on the trot for the Swans, who pushed inside the top eight for the first time in a long while – at least at the time of writing. Can they make it and make some noise in September? And what of the Suns, who have once again promised so much and delivered so little?
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