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GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns Prediction & Preview - AFLW Round 12 2026
A free, data-led AFLW preview built from real results: head-to-head history, recent form and the players to watch on each side.
Our prediction: GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns
Gold Coast Suns by 13-24
Model score: GWS Giants 37 to 57 Gold Coast Suns
Total points: the model's 93-point expected total leans higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (~80 combined points).
How this works: the model averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games, up to the end of 2026, matches attack against defence, and adds a 2-point home-ground adjustment. A data lean, not a certainty: list changes, injuries and team news all move it.
What the numbers say
Across their last 3 meetings it is GWS Giants 0, Gold Coast Suns 2 with 1 drawn, averaging 74 combined points per game. GWS Giants won 0 of their last 5 on record. Gold Coast Suns won 4 of their last 5.
GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns head-to-head
Last 3 meetings: GWS Giants 0, Gold Coast Suns 2, 1 drawn, averaging 74 combined points per game.
Form guide: last 5 completed games
Most recent results on record, up to the end of 2026.
- 61 to 68 v Richmond Tigers20 Sept 2026
- 56 to 87 @ Sydney Swans13 Sept 2026
- 24 to 55 @ Brisbane Lions5 Sept 2026
- 48 to 52 v Port Adelaide Power30 Aug 2026
- 12 to 60 @ Melbourne Demons23 Aug 2026
- 51 to 10 @ Essendon Bombers20 Sept 2026
- 62 to 32 v Collingwood Magpies12 Sept 2026
- 17 to 14 @ Port Adelaide Power5 Sept 2026
- 57 to 64 v Geelong Cats30 Aug 2026
- 69 to 34 @ West Coast Eagles22 Aug 2026
Players to watch: 2026 averages
Ranked on 2026 GDS fantasy average. Squads change between seasons, so treat this as a guide to who carried each club last time out.
GWS Giants
- Alyce Parker
119.5 GDS avg · 25.7 disposals · 0.3 goals · 2.8 marks · 5.3 tackles (6 games)
- Rebecca Beeson
84.2 GDS avg · 20.0 disposals · 0.8 goals · 1.5 marks · 4.0 tackles (6 games)
- Tilly Lucas-Rodd
82.5 GDS avg · 19.8 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.2 marks · 2.8 tackles (6 games)
- Cambridge McCormick
80.0 GDS avg · 18.8 disposals · 0.0 goals · 2.7 marks · 3.3 tackles (6 games)
Gold Coast Suns
- Charlie Rowbottom
129.2 GDS avg · 29.3 disposals · 0.2 goals · 3.2 marks · 8.0 tackles (6 games)
- Niamh McLaughlin
95.7 GDS avg · 25.0 disposals · 0.0 goals · 3.7 marks · 1.0 tackles (6 games)
- Anne Hatchard
95.0 GDS avg · 20.8 disposals · 0.5 goals · 4.3 marks · 4.8 tackles (6 games)
- Daisy D'Arcy
88.8 GDS avg · 20.0 disposals · 0.0 goals · 1.8 marks · 3.8 tackles (6 games)
AFLW Round 12 2026 preview questions
Who will win GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns?
Our form model favours Gold Coast Suns by 13-24 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of GWS Giants 37 to 57 Gold Coast Suns.
What is the GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns prediction for AFLW Round 12 2026?
Our form model favours Gold Coast Suns by 13-24 points from 2026 season results, from a model score of GWS Giants 37 to 57 Gold Coast Suns. The model expects about 93 combined points, higher-scoring than a typical AFLW game (around 80). It averages each side's points scored and conceded across their last 5 completed games and adds a small home-ground adjustment.
When and where is GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns?
GWS Giants host Gold Coast Suns in AFLW Round 12, 2026 on Sunday 1 Nov 2026, 1:35pm at Henson Park. Times are local to the venue.
What is the GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns head-to-head record?
Across their last 3 meetings between 2023 and 2025 it is GWS Giants 0, Gold Coast Suns 2, with 1 drawn. Those games averaged 74 combined points.
Which players should I watch in GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns?
On 2026 fantasy averages, Alyce Parker for GWS Giants and Charlie Rowbottom for Gold Coast Suns. The preview lists the top four per club with disposals, goals, marks and tackles per game, and every name links to that player's full stats page.
Is this GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns preview free?
Yes. The form lean, head-to-head record and player averages for GWS Giants vs Gold Coast Suns are free and need no account. Stats Lab members get the deeper fantasy and matchup analysis tools on top.
More this round: every fixture is listed on the AFLW match previews page, with deeper club data on the GWS Giants and Gold Coast Suns hubs, and full season stats for every player on the AFLW players page.