Gold Coast Suns v Hawthorn: the preview
Gold Coast Suns meet Hawthorn at People First Stadium, Thursday 7:30pm (AFL, Round 6). We have no previous meeting between Gold Coast Suns and Hawthorn on record — a first look at this match-up.
The big picture
Hawthorn are 16–7–2 in AFL 2026, averaging 98.2 points for and 82.1 against.
Form
Hawthorn have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Brisbane Lions 122–131.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Hawthorn, watch Jai Newcombe (25.5 disposals a game, 8 goals in 2026) and Josh Ward (22.5 disposals a game, 6 goals in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form, Hawthorn have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.