LIVE: Suns v Hawks

Picture: David Clark Source: Gold Coast Bulletin

FOLLOW all the action from tonight's NAB Cup matches featuring Gold Coast, Hawthorn and Brisbane at Metricon Stadium.

8.34pm - Suns steal victory over Hawks
Gold Coast 0.4.6 (30)
Hawthorn 0.4.5 (29)

GOLD Coast forward Luke Russell delivered victory for the Suns with behind after the siren.

Russell was the beneficiary of a free kick just seconds before the final whistle with the scores locked at 29-apiece.

The Tasmanian product slotted a behind to seal victory in front of a small but parochial Metricon Stadium crowd.

Hawthorn was dealt a double blow with small forward Paul Puopolo helped from the field after landing awkwardly on his leg.

The goalsneak came up clutching his knee but soon was able to walk off the ground unassisted.

But the Suns deserved their victory after pushing the Hawks throughout the NAB Cup hit out.

Gold Coast wasted early opportunities before Harley Bennell got them on the board with back-to-back goals.

8.25pm - Suns push Hawks
Gold Coast 0.4.4 (28)
Hawthorn 0.3.4 (22)

GOLD Coast is threatening to break the game open with back-to-back goals from Jarrod Harbow and Zac Smith.

But Hawks young gun Derick Wanganeen has responded kicking his first goal under heavy pressure.

The livewire broke a tackle close to goal and converted to cut the margin to one point.

8.20pm - Hawks, Suns do battle
Gold Coast 0.3.3 (21)
Hawthorn 0.3.4 (22)

A SLOW start to the second half with Hawthorn and Gold Coast kicking one goal apiece after nine minutes of play.

Sam Grimley gave the Hawks the perfect start racing into an open goal after gather a pass from Lance Franklin.

But the Suns responded with Jarrod Harbrow finding space inside the arc and slotting his first goal to cut the margin to one point.

Young Derick Wanganeen has shown promise in the midfield using his pace to break out of trouble.

8.04pm - Hawks hold sway at main break
Gold Coast 0.2.3 (15)
Hawthorn 0.2.4 (16)

HAWTHORN leads Gold Coast by one point at half time of its NAB Cup match at Metricon Stadium.

The Suns held an eight-point buffer mid way through the half but were unable to hold out a reshuffled Hawks outfit with Ryan Schoenmakers playing in the forward line.

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Schoenmakers provided a solid target in the half getting on the end of a pass to kick his first goal and level the scores.

A flying shot on goal by Paul Puopolo close to the siren gave the Hawks the edge.

But Gold Coast would be ruing its opportunities after wasting gettable shots on goal early.

Harley Bennell has been the stand out with two goals while Karmichael Hunt is getting plenty of the football through the midfield.

Picture: David Clark Source: Gold Coast Bulletin

7.57pm - Bennell gives Suns the edge
Gold Coast 0.2.3 (15)
Hawthorn 0.1.3 (9)

GOLD Coast playmaker Harley Bennell has given the Suns an edge against Hawthorn at Metricon Stadium.

The Suns wasted a couple of early chances but enter Bennell, who with two kicks of the football, has given the Suns some breathing space.

Bennell kicked his first running into an open goal before marking about 35m out on a slight angle for his second.

Karmichael Hunt has been busy early collecting six disposals.

7.47pm - Suns waste early chances
Gold Coast 0.0.1 (1)
Hawthorn 0.1.1 (7)

POOR kicking has cost Gold Coast a dream start against Hawthorn at Metricon Stadium.

And the Hawks have made them pay with Luke Breust waltzing in for the first goal of the match.

The Suns have had all the play early wasting two gettable shots on goal in the opening minutes of play.

Steve May has been impressive early taking two marks. But May's shot for goal left  a lot to be desired, hitting the man on the mark.

May was again in the action a couple of minutes later pin-pointing enforcer Campbell Brown about 30mins out on a slight angle.

But Brown, instead of going back and slotting an easy goal, opted for a Steve Johnson-style snap which only barely registered a behind.

Picture: David Clark Source: Gold Coast Bulletin

PRE-GAME: HAWTHORN will be looking to open its NAB Cup campaign in style against Gold Coast in game of the triangular series starting at 7.40pm AEDT.

The Hawks boast a strong side despite missing key midfielders Sam Mitchell, Shaun Burgoyne, Brad Sewell and skipper Luke Hodge.

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Spearhead Lance Franklin is expected to play his role in tonight's matches alongside forwards Jarryd Roughead, Luke Breust, Jack Gunston and goalsneaks Paul Puopolo and Shane Savage.

Gold Coast too will have plenty to prove with skipper Gary Ablett set to open his campaign tonight.

The Suns are missing key back Nathan Bock, on the comeback trail from a broken leg last year, Brandon Matera, Danny Stanley and Trent McKenzie.

But all eyes will be on Jaeger O'Meara ready to make his presence felt after spending 12 months in the Gold Coast system.

O'Meara was drafted as a 17-year-old access selection and spent last year in the reserves developing body and skills for the rigours of senior football.

Hawthorn defender Brian Lake will also step out for the first time in brown and gold after 197 games with the Western Bulldogs.

SCHEDULE

Suns v Hawks 7.40pm AEDT
Lions v Hawks 8.45pm AEDT
Suns v Lions  9.50pm AEDT

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