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Gold Coast will look to continue their remarkable record on home soil and boost their top-eight chances when they entertain Port Adelaide on Sunday afternoon.
The Suns have won all eight home games this season, but they have lost all eight on the road to leave themselves in 13th spot on the AFL ladder.
However, they are just one win away from the top eight and will be out to get it against Port Adelaide.
Port Adelaide have turned things around and find themselves in sixth spot following back-to-back wins.
Ken Hinkley's side need to keep that run going by being the first side to win at People First Stadium this season.
It is a massive game for both teams as they look to extend their seasons into September by playing finals.
. What: Gold Coast v Port Adelaide
. Where: People First Stadium, Gold Coast
. When: 13:10 (AEST), Sunday 14th July 2024
. How to watch: Kayo, Foxtel
. Odds: Gold Coast 1.78, Port Adelaide 2.05
Suns need to respond to narrow loss
Gold Coast head coach Damien Hardwick blasted his players after they slipped to a four-point defeat against North Melbourne.
The Suns have not won on the road in 2024, but everyone would have been expecting them to end that streak against the Kangaroos.
But, following a lacklustre performance, Hardwick expressed his anger to the press after the game and he will be demanding a response against Port.
Hardwick wants more effort, but that has not been an issue on home turf so far this season.
Gold Coast have a 100 per cent record at People First Stadium and beat Collingwood by 11 points in their last game at the venue.
They can be backed at 6.00 to do the same to Port Adelaide and win by 1-12 points.
Ben King continues to have a massive season for the Suns and they will need him again on Sunday.
The forward has booted 43 goals so far this season and is priced at 8.50 to kick the first against the Power.
Power getting switched back on
Port looked to be on the slide and head coach Hinkley was feeling the wrath of his own supporters following a 79-point home defeat against Brisbane.
However, they have turned things around since then with wins over St Kilda and Western Bulldogs to put them firmly back in the finals mix.
Port Adelaide also boast a remarkable record against the Suns, winning each of the last 14 meetings between the two sides.
That includes seven wins on the Gold Coast, so Port will fancy their chances of ending the Suns' winning run there.
Port won by 50 points the last time they visited the Gold Coast in 2021, but it could be much closer on this occasion and Power are 6.00 to come out on top by 1-12 points.
Connor Rozee collected 36 disposals in the win over the Bulldogs and is 2.50 to collect 30+ against the Suns.