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Live: Suns Rocked by Late Withdrawal Ahead of Meeting with Giants

From ABC Australia · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Gold Coast Suns are forced into a last-minute change with defender Sam Collins withdrawing before their match against the GWS Giants.
  • The Giants are still in contention for a wildcard spot and will play at Sydney Showground against the Suns, who are on a 10-game losing streak.
  • Other AFL matches include West Coast hosting Collingwood and the start of the AFLW season with St Kilda facing Carlton.

The Gold Coast Suns face an unexpected disruption ahead of their clash with the GWS Giants, with veteran defender Sam Collins withdrawing at the last minute. This forced lineup shuffle adds another challenge for the Suns, who are currently enduring a significant 10-game losing streak under coach Damien Hardwick.

The GWS Giants, meanwhile, are still fighting for a place in the wildcard round. Their match against the Suns at Sydney Showground presents an opportunity to bolster their chances. The game is expected to be a tough contest, particularly given the Suns' desperate need to break their losing streak.

Adding to the day's AFL action, West Coast will host Collingwood at Perth Stadium later on Sunday afternoon. The Magpies will be looking to secure a win to climb back into the top eight of the league standings.

Furthermore, the AFLW season kicks off this afternoon with St Kilda taking on Carlton at Docklands Stadium. This match is part of a double-header, preceding the men's teams of both clubs who will play later in the evening.

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Originally published by ABC Australia in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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