AFL Live Updates: Gold Coast vs Melbourne, Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, Collingwood vs West Coast

AFL live updates: Gold Coast vs Melbourne, Hawthorn vs North Melbourne, Collingwood vs West Coast. Gold Coast aims to return to the top eight, while Hawthorn and North Melbourne clash in Tasmania. Collingwood takes on bottom-placed West Coast at Docklands. Follow the live blog, ScoreCentre, and live radio coverage.

Gold Coast Suns vs Melbourne Demons

The Gold Coast Suns will be eager to bounce back from a recent losing streak when they host the Melbourne Demons at People First Stadium on Saturday. The Suns, currently with an 8-5 record, have lost three consecutive matches, including a defeat by Greater Western Sydney last week. However, they remain well-positioned to secure a finals spot for the first time in their history.

The Demons, with a record of 5-9, are coming off a three-game losing streak. Despite their current form, they are led by a new-look team, with several players receiving reprieves from the bench, including Matt Jefferson, Koltyn Tholstrup, and Harry Sharp. The Suns have added Alex Sexton in place of Nick Holman.

Hawthorn Hawks vs North Melbourne Kangaroos

In Launceston, Hawthorn will look to extend its top-four push with a clash against the North Melbourne Kangaroos. Hawthorn, with a record of 9-5, has solidified its position in the top eight with two recent wins. The Kangaroos, with a record of 4-11, are an improving side, having stunned Carlton in their last match.

Both teams have made just one change. Hawthorn has Cam Mackenzie back in place of Henry Hustwaite, while North Melbourne has Wil Dawson replacing Charlie Comben due to a shoulder injury.

Collingwood Magpies vs West Coast Eagles

At Marvel Stadium, ladder-leading Collingwood will look to extend its buffer atop the ladder when it hosts the West Coast Eagles. The Magpies, with a record of 12-2, are the premiership favorites, having won six consecutive matches. The Eagles, at the bottom of the ladder with a record of 1-13, are missing key players like Billy Frampton and Beau McCreery, with Charlie West debuting and Charlie Dean making his first appearance of 2025.

Live Coverage

Follow the live blog, ScoreCentre, and live radio coverage to stay updated with all the latest stats and news from these matches. The action begins with Gold Coast hosting Melbourne at 1:20pm AEST, followed by Hawthorn vs North Melbourne in Tasmania at 4:15pm AEST, and concluding with Collingwood vs West Coast at 7:35pm AEST.

References:
[1] https://www.afl.com.au/news/1349976/follow-it-live-gold-coast-suns-v-melbourne-demons-hawthorn-hawks-v-north-melbourne-kangaroos-collingwood-magpies-v-west-coast-eagles-afl-round-16-2025
[2] https://www.theroar.com.au/afl/live-score/gold-coast-suns-vs-melbourne-demons-afl-live-scores-5-1434327/
[3] https://apnews.com/article/golf-tennis-automobile-racing-d81b288ef72c7db58e9f16441a41249d
[4] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-28/afl-round-16-saturday-live-blog-suns-dees-haw-roos-coll-wce/105472560