AFL · Round 9 · Saturday, 9 May 2026 · 6:40 PM AEST
Gold Coast SUNS v St Kilda Tips & Prediction
Short Answer
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Key Findings
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By PuntGuide Editorial · Updated 5 May 2026 · TIO Stadium, Darwin · All tips are independent
Analysis
Gold Coast's home away from home - they have won eight in a row at TIO Stadium by an average of 39 points. The Suns delivered their most convincing performance in months against GWS and have real momentum. St Kilda have shown they can beat the lesser lights but need to take a first scalp against a side currently above them. The venue and the Suns' form makes this hard to go against Gold Coast.
Key News & Stats
Suns: 8 consecutive wins at TIO Stadium by average 39 points
Suns: John Noble 35 disposals, 8 rebounds - career-high 25.8 per game
Saints: Sam Flanders faces former club - a point to prove
Saints: Showed strong form beating West Coast and Carlton but this is a step up
Gold Coast SUNS: 5-3 (5th)
St Kilda: 4-4 (9th)
Suggested Bets · Gold Coast SUNS $1.45 · St Kilda $2.90
Gold Coast SUNS to winTIO is a fortress - 8 straight wins there
Bet Now →Suns by 20+39-point average win at TIO supports big line
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