My oh my, folks, this matchup has the promise to ruffle more than a few feathers! We've got the Hawthorn Hawks, all high and mighty at number 3 and the Gold Coast Suns hot on their heels at number 4. Now, I know the folks behind the spread data seem to believe Suns have this in the bag. But, my friends, if sports have taught us anything, it's that no one knows anything.
Remember the last couple of encounters? Suns gave the Hawks a tan to remember! 109-56 in '24 and 101-34 in '23. Although, that's all water under the Gold Coast bridge now.
Admittedly, Gold Coast has been in a wee bit of a slump, dropping games against Brisbane and Richmond. Whereas Pinocchio would fail to deny the fact that the Hawks have been soaring of late, swooping wins against Melbourne, Richmond, and West Coast left and right. That irony, isn't it? The Hawks have been playing like Suns. Who would've thunk!
Factor in the regular-season record, and we have the Hawks teetering in a slightly better place with a 7-2 win-loss record. The Suns, not too far behind with a 6-2.
All said and done, picture this – it's round 10, dwindling into the midpoint of the season. The Hawks, cruising at altitude in 3rd, looking down at the Suns at 4th. What if I told you that the Suns could eclipse the Hawks in a twist of faith? Alright, alright, I won't bore you with suspense any longer.
Albert’s Prediction: Gold Coast Suns by 3
