Overview
- Gold Coast thrashed Brisbane by 20.10 (130) to 9.10 (64), marking their biggest Q-Clash margin and moving to 12-6 with a game in hand for a maiden finals push.
- Jarrod Witts dominated the ruck and earned coach Damien Hardwick’s endorsement as an All-Australian candidate, while Matt Rowell’s 37 disposals, 14 clearances and 12 tackles secured the Marcus Ashcroft Medal.
- Five recalls—including Sam Collins, Lachie Weller, Alex Davies, Jy Farrar and Nick Holman—revitalised the Suns’ lineup after injuries to Touk Miller and Daniel Rioli and underpinned Hardwick’s bold selection calls.
- GWS overcame a 35-point half-time deficit to defeat Sydney 15.12 (102) to 8.10 (58) courtesy of a nine-goal third quarter, consigning the Swans’ finals hopes to history and reinforcing the Giants’ top-five credentials.
- Giants captain Toby Greene will miss next week’s match after a one-game suspension for a high-contact strike on Isaac Heeney, although his fat-shaming jibe at Tom Papley attracted no sanction.