# Gold Coast SUNS v Hawthorn — AFL Round 15 2026 AI Prediction by Alphr

## Full Time: Gold Coast SUNS 97 – 113 Hawthorn

_Hawthorn see off Gold Coast SUNS._

Half time: 47 – 55 · Alphr AI pre-game win probability: Gold Coast SUNS 48% / Hawthorn 52% · People First Stadium · Fri, 19 June, 07:40 pm AEST

**Goal Kickers** — Gold Coast SUNS: Ben Long (7' ×4 1st Tipped ⚡), Leo Lombard (15' ×2), Touk Miller (47'), Jarrod Witts (49'), Jed Walter (57' ×2 Tipped ⚡), Ben King (77' Tipped ⚡), Christian Petracca (93' Tipped ⚡), Nick Holman (86') · Hawthorn: Dylan Moore (10' ×4 Tipped ⚡), Mitch Lewis (21' Tipped ⚡), Blake Hardwick (24'), Nick Watson (26' ×3 Tipped ⚡), Jai Newcombe (31' ×2), Mabior Chol (70' ×2 Tipped ⚡), Will Day (71'), Jack Ginnivan (72'), Connor Macdonald (64' ×2)

### Match Winner — AI Prediction Market (resolved)

| Team | Pre-game AI win probability | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | 52% | Won |
| Gold Coast SUNS | 48% | Lost |

Model call: **Correct** · Margin: 4.7 predicted → 16 actual · Markets hit: 1/4

_AI win probability priced pre-game · Markets hit = core betting markets._

### Full-Time Report

**Gold Coast SUNS vs Hawthorn Hawks Prediction & Tips | AFL Round 15 2026**

_By Ben Dunlop · Published: 18 June 2026, 07:35 pm · Last updated: 19 June 2026, 10:45 pm_

Gold Coast SUNS 97–113 Hawthorn in AFL Round 15 at People First Stadium. Here's how the result stacked up against the model's call, with the win-probability story and where the value landed.

Half time at People First Stadium had Hawthorn up 55 to 47, and on paper that looked like a genuine contest. It undersold how much ground had actually shifted. Hawthorn led by 22 at the first change, 41 to 19, and Gold Coast clawed almost all of that back in the second term, outscoring the visitors 28 to 14 to get within 8. That's the version of this game that should have been the story at the main break: the home side finding a way back into something that looked gone early.

The third quarter kept that theme going. Gold Coast actually shaded it, 27 to 26, and the margin sat at 7 heading into the last change, 81 to 74. Then Hawthorn found another gear. A 32 to 23 final term turned a manageable gap into a 16-point win, 113 to 97. Whatever Gold Coast built across the middle two quarters didn't survive the last twelve minutes.

The disposal count tells you Gold Coast were never short of the footy. They finished with 429 to Hawthorn's 346, won contested possession 150 to 125, and piled on 65 inside 50s to 55. They were even more efficient with it too, 75.8 per cent disposal efficiency against 72.8. None of that stopped them losing by 16, which says plenty about what actually happened once the ball got inside 50, not just how often it got there.

Hawthorn's edge showed up in the numbers that matter when it counts. They won clearances 36 to 32, a small but real advantage through the middle, and out-tackled Gold Coast 57 to 48, suggesting more pressure when it mattered. Gold Coast had more of the ball in general play and marked it more, 104 to 71 overall and 11 to 7 inside their forward 50, but Hawthorn's forward line did more with less. Intercepts were close, 72 to 70 in Gold Coast's favour, and Gold Coast even won hit-outs 34 to 30. Volume and clean use of it aren't the same thing, and this game was the proof.

The pre-match numbers hinted at exactly this shape. Hawthorn came in rated well ahead at forward, 1200 to 894, while Gold Coast held clear advantages at ru

**Scoring by Quarter**

| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast SUNS | 19 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
| Hawthorn | 41 | 14 | 26 | 32 | 113 |

**Key Match Stats**

| Gold Coast SUNS | Stat | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| **429** | Disposals | 346 |
| **150** | Contested poss. | 125 |
| 32 | Clearances | **36** |
| **65** | Inside 50s | 55 |
| **104** | Marks | 71 |
| **11** | Marks inside 50 | 7 |
| 48 | Tackles | **57** |
| **34** | Hit-outs | 30 |
| **72** | Intercepts | 70 |
| **75.8%** | Disposal eff. | 72.8% |

**Model Report Card**

Our model correctly predicted Hawthorn to win at 52% probability. The margin model missed here, predicting 4.7 but the actual margin was 16 points. The game's 210 points came in 36 points higher than the predicted 174. Hawthorn led 47–55 at the break and pulled away in the second half to win by 16. The model went 1/4 on this match.

_Official AFL match stats · Generated by Alphr's model_

### Edge Analysis — the model's pre-game markets

- **Head to Head:** Hawthorn to win @ $1.75 (edge -5.6%) — model probability 51.6% — result: WON
- **Line / Spread:** Gold Coast SUNS +4.5 @ $1.89 (edge +9.2%) — result: LOST
- **Margin Band:** Gold Coast SUNS 1-39 @ $3.30 (edge +0.0%) — result: LOST
- **Total (Over/Under):** Under 178.5 @ $1.87 (edge +1.5%) — result: LOST
- Predicted margin: Gold Coast SUNS by 5 · Predicted total: 174

### Match Preview (pre-match read)

Line ball between Gold Coast SUNS and Hawthorn. The model can't split them, landing on Hawthorn at 52%. The heaviest factor is the ratings gap: Hawthorn sit 170 ELO points clear, 1675 to 1505.

Hawthorn own the matchup too, leading 4 of 7 factors including ELO Difference, Recent Win Rate and Forward Line ELO. The margin model has Gold Coast SUNS by 4.7, with the two sides combining for about 174. Coin-flip on the win, so the value is where this one gets settled.

_Pre-match read · Alphr model_

### Recent Form (Last 5)

| Gold Coast SUNS | Stat | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | Wins (Last 5) | 2.0 |
| 85.4pts | Avg Score | 83.8pts |
| 91.0pts | Avg Conceded | 83.6pts |
| -5.6pts | Avg Margin | 0.2pts |
| 350.0 | Disposals | 350.0 |
| 50.0 | Inside 50s | 50.0 |
| 60.0 | Tackles | 60.0 |
| 35.0 | Clearances | 35.0 |

### Form & History

_Last 5 games, oldest → newest._

| Team | Last 5 | Avg Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast SUNS | R9 W · R10 W · R11 L · R13 L · R14 L | 85.4 |
| Hawthorn | R9 L · R10 L · R11 W · R12 W · R13 L | 83.8 |

### Positional Matchup

_Season-to-date production per game with league-wide attack/defence tiers (18 teams)._

**Forwards** (Key Forwards · Med/Mid Forwards)

|  | Gold Coast SUNS | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Attack rank | 7th | 2nd (strong) |
| Defence rank | 8th | 6th (strong) |
| Goals scored · conceded | 134 · 112 | 143 · 109 |
| Goal Assists | 5.7/g | 5.4/g |
| Disposals | 124/g | 119/g |
| Inside 50s | 24/g | 21.6/g |
| Marks Inside 50 | 10/g | 10.2/g |
| Disposal Efficiency | 68.1% | 68.5% |

**Midfield & Ruck** (Midfielders · Rucks)

|  | Gold Coast SUNS | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Attack rank | 15th (weak) | 17th (weak) |
| Defence rank | 7th | 15th (weak) |
| Goals scored · conceded | 28 · 36 | 21 · 47 |
| Goal Assists | 2.5/g | 2.8/g |
| Disposals | 96/g | 128/g |
| Inside 50s | 17.2/g | 19.1/g |
| Marks Inside 50 | 1.5/g | 1.5/g |
| Disposal Efficiency | 70.5% | 71.8% |

**Defenders** (Key & Medium Defenders)

|  | Gold Coast SUNS | Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Attack rank | 1st (strong) | 5th (strong) |
| Defence rank | 16th (weak) | 3rd (strong) |
| Goals scored · conceded | 19 · 15 | 15 · 7 |
| Goal Assists | 2/g | 1.8/g |
| Disposals | 149/g | 144/g |
| Inside 50s | 14.5/g | 15/g |
| Marks Inside 50 | 0.5/g | 1.5/g |
| Disposal Efficiency | 83.8% | 82.2% |

**Who scores on Hawthorn** — Midfielders 2.52/g (lg 2.5) +1% · Forwards 4.03/g (lg 4.44) -9% · Key Forwards 3.41/g (lg 3.84) -11%
**Who scores on Gold Coast SUNS** — Defenders 1.16/g (lg 1.12) +4% · Forwards 4.52/g (lg 4.44) +2% · Midfielders 2.48/g (lg 2.5) -1%

_Goals conceded by position, last 3 seasons; positive = concedes above league average to that position._

### Goal Scorer History — Who Kicks The Goals

_Last 10 games, career record vs the opponent and at People First Stadium. ⚡ = our AI backs them to score; 🎯 = our AI's first-goal pick. 🏉 = scored in this game. Goal % = share of games with a goal, last 10 weighted double vs the 30 prior — historical frequency, not a market price._

**Gold Coast SUNS** (team sheet)

| # | Player | Pos | 2026 | Last 10 | vs opp | Venue | Goal % | Alphr play | This game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Ben King | KF | 41 in 13g | 25/10g (3·2·3·2·2·4·1·1·4·3) | 16/7g | 129/53g | 98% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.01 AI 89% ✓ Scored; 🎯 First Goal $7.50 AI 9% ✗ Not first | 🏉 77' |
| – | Christian Petracca | FWD | 17 in 11g | 14/10g (4·0·3·0·2·1·1·1·1·1) | 9/16g | 18/13g | 70% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.38 AI 69% ✓ Scored | 🏉 93' |
| – | Ben Long | FWD | 15 in 12g | 12/10g (1·0·3·2·2·0·0·2·2·0) | 10/9g | 32/30g | 74% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.28 AI 62% ✓ Scored | 🏉 7' 67' 88' 72' |
| – | Jed Walter | KF | 15 in 8g | 16/10g (0·1·2·2·2·0·3·3·2·1) | 2/3g | 18/12g | 71% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.16 AI 74% ✓ Scored | 🏉 57' 76' |
| – | Bailey Humphrey | FWD | 8 in 10g | 8/10g (4·0·0·2·0·1·0·1·0·0) | 3/4g | 27/28g | 48% | — | — |
| – | John Noble | DEF | 7 in 13g | 4/10g (0·0·0·0·1·1·1·1·0·0) | 0/7g | 4/17g | 26% | — | — |
| – | Leonardo Lombard | FWD | 7 in 13g | 3/10g (0·0·0·0·0·1·1·0·0·1) | 0/1g | 5/7g | 33% | — | 🏉 15' 51' |
| – | Touk Miller | FWD | 6 in 13g | 3/10g (0·0·1·0·0·1·0·1·0·0) | 6/12g | 30/95g | 40% | — | 🏉 47' |
| – | Zeke Uwland | MID | 6 in 10g | 6/10g (0·0·0·2·0·1·0·1·1·1) | 0/1g | 1/3g | 50% | — | — |
| – | Joel Jeffrey | DEF | 4 in 12g | 4/10g (1·1·0·0·1·0·1·0·0·0) | 1/2g | 5/22g | 26% | — | — |
| – | Ned Moyle | RUC | 4 in 6g | 5/10g (0·0·0·1·0·0·3·1·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/6g | 24% | — | — |
| – | Noah Anderson | MID | 4 in 12g | 2/10g (0·0·0·0·1·0·0·1·0·0) | 5/8g | 32/56g | 30% | — | — |
| – | Matt Rowell | MID | 3 in 8g | 4/10g (0·1·0·0·0·0·0·1·1·1) | 1/6g | 22/44g | 32% | — | — |
| – | Daniel Rioli | DEF | 2 in 13g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0·0·0) | 5/14g | 14/22g | 24% | — | — |
| – | Sam Clohesy | MID | 2 in 8g | 3/10g (1·0·0·1·1·0·0·0·0·0) | 3/2g | 4/14g | 22% | — | — |
| – | Bodhi Uwland | DEF | 1 in 13g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0·0) | 0/3g | 1/23g | 6% | — | — |
| – | Jarrod Witts | RUC | 1 in 10g | 1/10g (0·1·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 4/14g | 13/77g | 20% | — | 🏉 49' |
| – | Mac Andrew | DEF | 1 in 13g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·1·0) | 0/5g | 2/29g | 14% | — | — |
| – | Beau Addinsall | MID | no games | 0/0g | 0/0g | 0/0g | — | — | — |
| – | Jai Murray | MID | 0 in 2g | 0/2g (0·0) | 0/0g | 0/1g | 0% | — | — |
| – | Nick Holman | FWD | 0 in 2g | 2/10g (1·0·0·0·1·0·0·0·0·0) | 4/9g | 35/55g | 32% | — | 🏉 86' |
| – | Oscar Adams | DEF | 0 in 10g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/9g | 0% | — | — |
| – | Sam Collins | DEF | 0 in 13g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/8g | 0/60g | 0% | — | — |

**Hawthorn** (team sheet)

| # | Player | Pos | 2026 | Last 10 | vs opp | Venue | Goal % | Alphr play | This game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | Nick Watson | FWD | 33 in 13g | 26/10g (3·1·5·2·2·3·3·2·2·3) | 5/2g | 0/0g | 92% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.01 AI 90% ✓ Scored; 🎯 First Goal $7.50 AI 9% ✗ Not first | 🏉 26' 41' 85' |
| – | Mitch Lewis | KF | 20 in 13g | 18/10g (2·3·3·1·2·1·2·1·3·0) | 8/5g | 3/2g | 86% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.12 AI 84% ✓ Scored; 🎯 First Goal $10.50 AI 8% ✗ Not first | 🏉 21' |
| – | Mabior Chol | KF | 13 in 8g | 14/10g (0·1·2·1·2·2·0·1·2·3) | 6/5g | 35/19g | 80% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.11 AI 78% ✓ Scored | 🏉 70' 66' |
| – | Dylan Moore | FWD | 11 in 12g | 10/10g (3·0·2·1·1·0·2·1·0·0) | 7/7g | 3/3g | 64% | ⚡ Anytime Goal $1.56 AI 65% ✓ Scored | 🏉 10' 22' 68' 84' |
| – | Connor Macdonald | FWD | 10 in 13g | 8/10g (0·1·0·1·3·0·1·0·1·1) | 2/6g | 1/2g | 60% | — | 🏉 64' 67' |
| – | Jack Ginnivan | FWD | 10 in 13g | 7/10g (2·1·1·1·1·0·0·0·1·0) | 10/5g | 4/2g | 66% | — | 🏉 72' |
| – | Blake Hardwick | DEF | 8 in 13g | 8/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·4·4·0) | 4/11g | 2/3g | 22% | — | 🏉 24' |
| – | Josh Weddle | DEF | 5 in 13g | 3/10g (1·1·0·0·0·0·1·0·0·0) | 0/4g | 0/2g | 40% | — | — |
| – | Ned Reeves | RUC | 5 in 12g | 3/10g (0·1·0·0·1·0·0·0·0·1) | 1/4g | 0/1g | 24% | — | — |
| – | Jai Newcombe | MID | 4 in 13g | 2/10g (0·1·0·0·1·0·0·0·0·0) | 1/6g | 0/2g | 34% | — | 🏉 31' 45' |
| – | Massimo D'Ambrosio | MID | 4 in 13g | 3/10g (0·0·0·1·1·0·1·0·0·0) | 1/4g | 0/1g | 22% | — | — |
| – | Lloyd Meek | RUC | 3 in 13g | 2/10g (0·1·0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0) | 0/3g | 0/3g | 24% | — | — |
| – | Cam Mackenzie | MID | 1 in 11g | 1/10g (1·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 0/4g | 0/2g | 14% | — | — |
| – | Harry Morrison | MID | 1 in 3g | 3/10g (0·0·1·0·0·1·0·0·0·1) | 1/7g | 0/1g | 24% | — | — |
| – | Jarman Impey | DEF | 1 in 13g | 1/10g (0·0·0·1·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 4/10g | 1/4g | 10% | — | — |
| – | Tom Barrass | DEF | 1 in 9g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0) | 2/9g | 0/8g | 4% | — | — |
| – | Will Day | MID | 1 in 2g | 7/10g (0·0·3·1·0·1·0·1·0·1) | 0/4g | 0/2g | 34% | — | 🏉 71' |
| – | Bailey Macdonald | DEF | 0 in 3g | 1/10g (0·0·0·0·0·1·0·0·0·0) | 0/1g | 0/0g | 10% | — | — |
| – | Cameron Nairn | FWD | 0 in 3g | 0/3g (0·0·0) | 0/0g | 0/0g | 0% | — | — |
| – | James Sicily | DEF | 0 in 12g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 3/8g | 0/1g | 14% | — | — |
| – | Josh Battle | DEF | 0 in 13g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 6/11g | 7/8g | 0% | — | — |
| – | Josh Ward | MID | 0 in 13g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 1/4g | 0/1g | 6% | — | — |
| – | Karl Amon | DEF | 0 in 12g | 0/10g (0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0·0) | 7/12g | 7/11g | 8% | — | — |

### Player Props — Disposal Counts

_Bookmaker disposal lines vs our model's read. ⚡ = the validated under signal (model ≥10 points past the price) — everything else is market intel, not a tip. The ⚡ under signal's verified record: 57.7% of 1,278 flags in 2025._

**Gold Coast SUNS**

| Player | Line | Under | AI Under | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Anderson ⚡ Under | 28.5 | $1.87 | 68% | 43 ✗ |
| John Noble ⚡ Under | 27.5 | $1.87 | 71% | 26 ✓ |
| Matt Rowell ⚡ Under | 24.5 | $1.87 | 65% | 22 ✓ |
| Christian Petracca ⚡ Under | 24.5 | $1.95 | 63% | 31 ✗ |
| Bodhi Uwland ⚡ Under | 23.5 | $1.88 | 70% | 27 ✗ |
| Touk Miller ⚡ Under | 23.5 | $1.88 | 64% | 24 ✗ |
| Daniel Rioli ⚡ Under | 22.5 | $1.87 | 72% | 13 ✓ |
| Joel Jeffrey ⚡ Under | 16.5 | $1.85 | 65% | 33 ✗ |

**Hawthorn**

| Player | Line | Under | AI Under | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Newcombe | 26.5 | $1.92 | 60% | 31 ✗ |
| Karl Amon ⚡ Under | 24.5 | $2.00 | 64% | 24 ✓ |
| Jarman Impey | 23.5 | $1.81 | 57% | 6 ✓ |
| Will Day ⚡ Under | 23.5 | $1.87 | 84% | 21 ✓ |
| Josh Ward | 21.5 | $1.89 | 56% | 27 ✗ |
| Cam Mackenzie ⚡ Under | 21.5 | $1.92 | 66% | 16 ✓ |
| James Sicily | 21.5 | $1.89 | 57% | 17 ✓ |
| Jack Ginnivan ⚡ Under | 20.5 | $1.91 | 70% | 20 ✓ |
| Massimo D'Ambrosio | 20.5 | $1.91 | 49% | 13 ✓ |
| Josh Battle | 19.5 | $1.87 | 54% | 20 ✗ |
| Connor Macdonald | 19.5 | $1.98 | 59% | 21 ✗ |
| Dylan Moore | 18.5 | $1.87 | 56% | 13 ✓ |

### Prediction Breakdown — Pure Alpha Model

**Team ELO Ratings** — Gold Coast SUNS 1505 · Hawthorn 1675 · ELO difference: 170 in favour of Hawthorn

**Positional Matchups** — lineup ELO by unit

| Unit | Gold Coast SUNS | Hawthorn | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield | 1246 (best 1356) | 1121 (best 1238) | Gold Coast SUNS +125 |
| Forwards | 894 (best 1221) | 1200 (best 1480) | Hawthorn +306 |
| Defence | 1183 (best 1314) | 1172 (best 1402) | Gold Coast SUNS +12 |
| Ruck | 1259 (best 1341) | 1138 (best 1256) | Gold Coast SUNS +121 |

**Key Prediction Factors** — what the model weighted most

| # | Factor | Weight | Favours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELO Difference | 14.0% | Hawthorn |
| 2 | Midfield ELO | 11.0% | Gold Coast SUNS |
| 3 | Recent Win Rate | 10.0% | Hawthorn |
| 4 | Forward Line ELO | 9.0% | Hawthorn |
| 5 | Defensive ELO | 8.0% | — |
| 6 | Scoring Form | 8.0% | — |
| 7 | Venue Advantage | 7.0% | Hawthorn |

**Model Confidence: 52%** — Hawthorn predicted to win by 5 points · Predicted total: 174 pts

**Record:** 1/4 predictions correct

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