There is a lot of chatter about which clubs could finish in the ninth and 10th spots, but Gold Coast could miss the top 10 altogether if they don’t regain the form and confidence lost over the past month.
Tonight’s loss takes them to 7-6 (eighth spot), but they have a treacherous run to the finals and only four home games left, as several other commentators have pointed out this evening.
Daniel Rioli is tackled by Shaun Mannagh.AFL Photos
The next month seems pretty telling when it comes to the finals as they host Hawthorn and Collingwood, along with trips to Perth (to face the Dockers) and Adelaide (to take on the Crows).
If the Suns can’t split that four-match group, the finals could be beyond them.
They also don’t get any chances to beat up on the bottom-four sides, but there are enough games left if they are good enough to get the wins.