The Gold Coast Suns have performed the Darwin double in 2023 and prolonged their profitable file at their dwelling away from dwelling with a surprising 25 level win over the Adelaide Crows.
The Suns prolonged their file to 4-2 at TIO Stadium, profitable out 16.16 (112) – 13.9 (87) and are knocking on the door of the highest eight heading into their mid-season bye with a 6-6 file.
Jack Lukosius backed up his 5 purpose efficiency final week with one other 5 targets whereas Matthew Rowell and Noah Anderson had been the primary drivers in midfield and the Suns kicked 9 consecutive targets in a blitz on each side of half time to overrun the Crows.
The Crows hit again in entrance momentarily within the ultimate quarter however the Suns had been in a position to rapidly get the momentum again and kick clear.
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The Suns had been taking part in “rubbish football” within the first half, in line with Gerard Healy, and trailed by 25 factors mid-way via the second quarter.
Then they flicked the change to start out their 9 purpose blitz to flip the sport on its head.
Brownlow Medallist Gerard Healy famous the work of Suns workhorse Matthew Rowell as the primary driver behind the Suns’ surge.
“Rowell is the one that’s turned this game,” he stated on Fox Footy.
“He’s had seven touches in this term, he’s had five clearances, and before that he’d had four for the (first) half.
“They’ve put Ben Keays onto him but at this stage, he’s an unstoppable force.
“He’s been an amazing igniter for this comeback.”
Rowell was getting his fingers on the ball and being clear together with his contested possession, and Jack Lukosius set to work once more within the entrance half, making the most of the mismatch and sparking the Suns to life.
“He’s really seized on Tom Doedee being subbed out,” Hawthorn legend Dermott Brereton stated.
“They’ve left him one on one inside forward 50 and he’s just a bit too clever. He nudges him (Hinge) under the footy. He gives a half push… he’s just too creative.
“If he gets the ball inside forward 50, he’s a real chance to score because his foot skills are so good.”
Lukosius completed with 16 disposals, 10 contested possession and 5 targets to take his tally within the high finish to 10 targets within the two video games there.
“Last week he kicked five goals, this week, he’s on fire,” Ben Dixon added.
Originally printed as NINE purpose blitz delivers ‘Darwin Double’ for the Suns over Crows
Source: www.news.com.au
