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North Melbourne vs Gold Coast match preview

The Gold Coast Suns will be looking to continue their undefeated start to the 2025 AFL season when they face North Melbourne in the Barossa Valley this Saturday afternoon.

Damien Hardwick’s side enter as strong favourites at $1.26 with top AFL bookies. The Kangaroos are at $4, while the line is set at 24.5 points.

North Melbourne put in their most disappointing performance of the season last Saturday night as they fell to the Swans by 65 points. Despite dominating the disposal count, Alastair Clarkson’s side struggled to get through the Sydney defence and were regularly caught out on the break.

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After their 59-point win over Melbourne in Round 2, expectations were high for North Melbourne this season. But a pair of poor losses in the last two weeks leaves the Kangaroos down the lower end of the AFL ladder once again.

Last Saturday, the Suns got the job done in a thrilling one-point win over Adelaide at home. Facing the top attacking side in the AFL, the Suns matched the Crows’ firepower while keeping them to their lowest total of the season.

It is a new-look Gold Coast side for 2025, with high pressure numbers leading to big scores. This is the Suns’ best shot yet to reach finals, with leading online bookmakers giving them odds of $1.40 to make the eight.

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North Melbourne are set to regain young midfield duo George Wardlaw and Finn O’Sullivan, creating a squeeze for spots. This leaves the likes of Riley Hardemann, Robert Hansen Jr and Bailey Scott in danger of missing out.

Gold Coast will be without wingman Connor Budarick after he suffered broken ribs in the win over Adelaide. Jake Rogers looks set to be promoted from substitute, with the likes of Alex Sexton and Nick Holman also in the mix.

North Melbourne vs Gold Coast betting predictions

Based off their results so far, the Suns already look like one of the top contenders. Facing a team who just lost by 10 goals at home, expect Gold Coast to have no issues covering the line of 24.5 points at $1.91 with BetOnline.

With North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel making the move back to defence last weekend, veteran midfielder Luke Parker had a major increase in midfield minutes. Collecting 27 disposals, the 32-year-old was arguably North’s best, so expect the role to continue. Back him to collect 25 or more touches at the value price of $3.75 with BetOnline.

Coming off a strong three-goal performance last week, keep an eye out for Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter. Last time these sides met, Walter kicked four majors, and with the struggles of the North Melbourne defence, he looks a good play for two or more goals at $2 with major sports betting sites.

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