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2mo ago

King’s Six Goals Power Suns Past Carlton in Finals Push

Gold Coast moves to 14–6 with a game in hand, set to conclude the regular season against GWS, Port Adelaide, Essendon in pursuit of its first finals berth

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Overview

  • Gold Coast held on for a 19-point win at Marvel Stadium, defeating Carlton 13.15 (93) to 11.8 (74).
  • Ben King kicked six goals, including a match-sealing set shot with four minutes remaining, and took a contender for mark of the year over Lewis Young.
  • Carlton small forward Francis Evans doubled his season tally with four goals as the Blues launched a five-goal final-quarter surge to cut the margin to 13 points.
  • Matt Rowell registered 30 disposals and 10 clearances while captain Noah Anderson worked free from Cooper Lord’s tag to finish with 19 disposals.
  • The victory moves the Suns to 14–6 with a game in hand and sets up encounters with GWS, Port Adelaide and Essendon as they chase their first finals berth.