An extended-range Jack Lukosius rocket has sunk premiers Geelong to historic depths and helped Gold Coast break a six-year shedding streak in opposition to the Cats.
Geelong turned the primary staff since North Melbourne in 1976 to lose the opening three video games of their premiership defence, upset 10.13 (73) to 7.12 (54) at Heritage Financial institution Stadium on Sunday.
Lukosius kicked a career-high 5 objectives within the low-scoring recreation had been accuracy was elective, his fourth an unbelievable drop punt from past 60 meters late within the fourth quarter.
That gave the Suns a 13-point margin, his closing act a curling effort from deep within the pocket to seal the outcome.
His effort was a vivid spot in a torrid affair dominated by dropped marks and inaccuracy, teammate Ben King dropping 4 first-half marks.
Even in-form Jeremy Cameron (three objectives, three behinds) snapped a comparatively easy shot out on the complete.
It was the Suns’ first win of the season, whereas Chris Scott’s males are 0-Three after opening fortnight losses to Collingwood and Carlton.
Lachie Weller (29 disposals) was a standout for the hosts in his second recreation again from a knee reconstruction, zipping by way of the road to surge the Suns ahead.
The Suns dominated the clearances and stoppages in a particular win for basis participant David Swallow, who turned the primary to play 200 video games for the membership.
For the Cats, Tom Stewart had a game-high 30 touches after lacking only one week with a knee damage.
The Suns dominated the second quarter however let themselves down in entrance of aim, kicking only one as they managed seven behinds from photographs 40m and past.
Geelong had been no higher although, even Cameron caught the bug to snap his effort out on the complete.
The Suns led by two factors at halftime however quickly trailed within the third when Cameron corrected his radar.
Lukosius ran in a 3rd aim after marking strongly, whereas Ben King jagged a aim because of Nick Holman’s terrific chase and sort out of Tom Stewart.
He and substitute Alex Sexton each missed close-range snaps, Cameron kicking one other earlier than Noah Anderson’s late main gave the hosts a seven-point lead.
Defender Charlie Ballard confirmed the forwards the way it was performed, launching a bomb from exterior 50m to kick simply his second aim and first since his debut 90 video games in the past.
One other behind created a 12-point buffer however substitute Gary Rohan bucked the development with a pure set shot from 50m to carry it again to 1 kick.
Enter Lukosius although, his missile sparking wild scenes and reignited Stuart Dew’s ambition for a maiden finals marketing campaign.
