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2025 AFL Rd 12 Preview – GOLD COAST v FREMANTLE
Racing and Sports will provide analysis of games in the 2025 AFL Season.
We'll endeavour to run through the form, incorporate appropriate stats and also supply a betting prediction which won't always just be who will win.
GOLD COAST v FREMANTLE
Saturday 31 May @ People First Stadium
What a fascinating game awaits on the Gold Coast. Certainly not one you'd have thought as much when we began the year.
The Suns are essentially on top of the ladder with the game in hand and a close percentage to the Pies.
They are beginning to win away from home (not just in the Northern Territory). That was the first step in their proper evolution.
Even though only winning by 19 against St Kilda, they weren't really ever in real doubt. Kicking more is important though.
While he can be double teamed, Ben King will have to snag big hauls for them to even be more successful.
| Match | Gold Coast | Fremantle | Ground |
| Last time they met | 10.5 [65] | 12.13 [85] | Optus |
| Last 10 matches | 5 wins | 5 wins | |
| Notes | At Carrara it is 4/3 to the Suns. | ||
| First 3 to Fremantle and the last 4 to Gold Coast. | |||
Those wins were good – thrashing GWS away and Port at home. From their perspective, putting a gap in the opposition is a really positive sign as they can be dour.
Their best side is very dangerous against most. That is especially so at home. But if they too learn to win away then Finals are there for the taking.
In a tight one we'll take the Suns. But both are a big hope of meeting later on.
Match Selection: Gold Coast by 9 points
Suggested Bets: Fremantle +16.5 @ $1.90