Gold Coast trims 11-point deficit to beat Tigers in final
Gold Coast beat Richmond 54-50 despite trailing by 11 at half-time.
Gold Coast trailed by 11 at half-time but kicked four goals in the third quarter to seize momentum. Final score: Gold Coast 8.6 (54) Richmond 7.8 (50).
Forward Havana Harris kicked a career-high four goals with three in the second half, leading the Suns' fightback. Co-captain Niamh McLaughlin had 32 disposals and was arguably best on ground.
Gold Coast played most of the match missing two players: Dekota Baron with a head knock in the second quarter, and Daisy D'Arcy with concussion in the third. The Tigers nearly closed the gap in the final 10 minutes but the Suns held on.
Gold Coast needs a win over Greater Western Sydney next week to secure a top-four finish.
- 11 points
- Halftime deficit
- 4, career-high
- Harris goals
- 32
- McLaughlin disposals
- 4 points
- Final margin
Why it mattersA top-four finish gives Gold Coast a second chance in finals if they lose their first game, dramatically improving their September chances.
AustraliaThe Suns' win keeps Gold Coast's AFLW franchise in finals contention with one round remaining, building momentum for the sport in Queensland.
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