Essendon will look to continue their red-hot form this Sunday, when they head north for the final game of Round 12.
Currently second, with an 8-2-1 record, the visitors will be a tall task for the home team Suns, who are coming off a 29 point loss to Carlton.
Can the team in red and yellow stun the Dons, or will they fall further down the ladder?
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What time is the AFL tonight? Gold Coast vs. Essendon start time
Sunday's game between Gold Coast and Essendon is scheduled to start at 4:00 pm local time (AEST) on June 2.
The game will be played at Heritage Bank Stadium on the Gold Coast.
| Timezone | AEST | ACST | AWST |
| Start time | 4:00pm | 3:30pm | 2:00pm |
How to watch or live stream Gold Coast vs. Essendon
| Region | Melbourne | Sydney | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth | Tasmania | Darwin |
| Channel | Fox Footy | Fox Footy | Fox Footy | 7mate/Fox Footy | Fox Footy | Fox Footy | Fox Footy |
| Broadcast time | 4:00pm | 4:00pm | 3:30pm | 4:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 3:30pm |
This match, and every match across the home-and-away season, will be available for live streaming and replay on Kayo Sports.
Gold Coast vs. Essendon betting odds
Per bookmaker TAB, Gold Coast is the $1.67 favourite to win this match, while Essendon is the underdog at $2.20.
Gold Coast vs. Essendon Round 12 team lists
Gold Coast:
IN: Sam Flanders, Rory Atkins, Sam Day, Will Graham
OUT: Jake Rogers (Omitted)
Essendon:
IN: Harrison Jones, Nick Bryan, Archie Roberts, Jye Menzie
OUT: Nate Caddy (Illness)