Round 22 brought plenty of drama to Manuka Oval as the GWS Giants and the Gold Coast Suns locked horns in a fiery encounter on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Punters following the market moves in the lead-up saw the GWS Giants backed early before drifting out to 1.4, while the Gold Coast Suns saw late support, moving from 3.07 into 2.9 (firmed).
When the final siren sounded, it was the visiting side that pulled off the upset in a nail-biter. The final scoreboard read GWS Giants 77–79 Gold Coast Suns, handing the Suns a famous two-point victory on the road and leaving punters and supporters alike talking about a classic tussle.
How the match played out
Coming into the clash, the GWS Giants were looking to build on their form line after their recent outing, while the Gold Coast Suns arrived hunting for redemption following a loss against Melbourne. Both teams threw everything at each other across four quarters, turning Manuka Oval into an absolute cauldron.
Ultimately, just two points separated the combatants when it mattered most. The Suns held firm under pressure in the dying stages to secure the 79–77 result, denying the Giants a crucial win on their home turf.
How the tips went
It was a tough day at the office for tipsters tracking this fixture. The head-to-head selection on the GWS Giants at 1.4 resulted in a loss following the two-point defeat.
Similarly, the line selection on GWS Giants -13.5 at 1.9 also resulted in a loss as the Suns kept the margin well within the handicap.