While not exactly a show-stopping contest for football fans, Friday night's match has plenty of significance to Gold Coast's big picture.
The Suns have played strong footy over the past few weeks and should have been rewarded with a win against Melbourne.
For West Coast, their fans are hopeful that the size of the losses become less and less, although that appears unlikely in the near future.
Stuart Dew's men should be looking to get some confidence back after falling short last week and potentially put themselves into finals contention, although it seems like a long shot.
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The first bounce of the game between West Coast and Gold Coast will be at 8:40pm AEST, at Optus Stadium in Perth.
What time is the AFL today? West Coast vs Gold Coast start time
Friday night's game between West Coast and Gold Coast will begin at 8:40pm AEST.
The game will be held at Optus Stadium in Perth.
| City | Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | Adelaide | Perth |
| Time | 8:40pm | 8:40pm | 8:40pm | 8:10pm | 6:40pm |
How to watch or livestream West Coast vs Gold Coast
Fox Footy will broadcast Friday night's game.
Coverage on Fox Footy will start from 8:00 pm AEST, with first bounce scheduled for 8:40 pm AEST.
Kayo Sports will stream the game live.
| TV Channel | Fox Footy |
| Live stream | Kayo Sports |
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West Coast vs Gold Coast odds
Gold Coast are favoured to win this game, paying $1.30 to West Coast's $3.50 to win per BlueBet.
West Coast vs Gold Coast round 9 team lists
West Coast's starting 22
| Full Back | Alex Witherden | Tom Barrass | Liam Duggan |
| Half Back | Jamaine Jones | Josh Rotham | Jayden Hunt |
| Centre | Luke Foley | Tim Kelly | Andrew Gaff |
| Half Forward | Jake Waterman | Jack Darling | Connor West |
| Full Forward | Callum Jamieson | Oscar Allen | Jack Petruccelle |
| Followers | Bailey J.Williams | Dom Sheed | Reuben Ginbey |
| Interchange | Brady Hough | Xavier O'Neill | Greg Clark |
| Harry Edwards |
INS: Brady Hough, Callum Jamieson, Harry Edwards
OUTS: Jai Culley (Injured), Luke Edwards (Managed), Shannon Hurn (Injured), Zane Trew (Sub)
Gold Coast's starting 22
| Full Back | Sean Lemmens | Sam Collins | Mac Andrew |
| Half Back | Darcy Macpherson | Charlie Ballard | Will Powell |
| Centre | Brayden Fiorini | David Swallow | Brandon Ellis |
| Half Forward | Thomas Berry | Jack Lukosius | Malcolm Rosas |
| Full Forward | Sam Day | Ben King | Mabior Chol |
| Followers | Jarrod Witts | Matt Rowell | Noah Anderson |
| Interchange | Rory Atkins | Alex Davies | Bailey Humphrey |
| Hewago Oea |
INS: Hewago Oea, Mac Andrew, Sam Day
OUTS: Ben Long (Injured), James Tsitas (Sub), Levi Casboult (Personal Reason), Sam Flanders (Omitted)