Overview
- Adelaide beat Gold Coast 19.14 (128) to 7.7 (49) on Saturday, July 11, 2026, after outscoring the Suns 10 goals to 2 across the second and third quarters.
- The victory lifts the Crows to fourth on the AFL ladder while the Suns fall to 14th with a 7-10 record and a seventh straight loss.
- Jordan Dawson (29 disposals, two goals), Izak Rankine and Sam Berry drove Adelaide's midfield dominance and Taylor Walker kicked five goals to move close to 700 career goals.
- Gold Coast's problems were on full display with repeated 100-plus concession games, a three-quarter-time spray from coach Damien Hardwick, a dissent penalty that gifted Adelaide a goal, and injuries including Will Graham's reported shoulder dislocation and Rory Laird's ankle complaint.
- The result deepens pressure on the Suns' season and selection as they face a tough run home while Adelaide strengthen their top-four push and look to manage player fitness ahead of the finals race.