Live stream: Western Jets travel to take on Gold Coast Suns in NAB League

Western Jets fell just short of what would have been an impressive road victory as Gold Coast Suns prevailed in a tight NAB League clash. RELIVE the action from our LIVE STREAM.

The Gold Coast Suns have claimed their first NAB League win of the season, coming from

behind to defeat the Western Jets by eight points on their home turf.

Key forward Will Bella kicked the sealer late for the Suns as they battled back in the final term. AFL Academy member Jed Walter caught the eye, continuing to press his claims as one of the top prospects next year’s draft.

Lively small Cody Harrington was also among the best for the Suns, booting several

classy goals in the win.

Jets co-captain Massimo D’Ambrassio impressed again with his precise kicking and intercept work off halfback, while promising 196cm forward Jovan Petric backed up his four-goal performance last week with another exciting display.

MATCH PREVIEW

- Brayden May

Western Jets co-captain Massimo D’Ambrossio has rocketed into AFL draft calculations after an electric start to the season.

A product of the Point Cook Football Club in the Western Region league, the 18-year-old has averaged 27 disposals across the opening three rounds of the NAB League Boys season.

He will be hoping to continue that form when his side takes on the Gold Coast Suns Academy South Pine Sports Complex in Queensland on Sunday afternoon.

D’Ambrossio’s best performance of the season came at the weekend as he recorded 31 disposals, six rebound 50s and five tackles in his side’s win over the Calder Cannons.

Jets coach Robbie Chancellor said he believes his co-captain has the ability to play at a “higher level”.

“Mass has been terrific down back to start the season and we’re really happy with his form,” he said.

“He’s given us great drive out of defence and provided fantastic voice behind the footy which is why he was named one of our two captains.

“I believe he has the attributes to play at a higher level and has already made his VFL debut with Richmond this year.”

Jack Bonnett of the Western Jets. Photo: AFL Photos/Getty Images.

Also among the players to watch for the Jets will be forward Jovan Petric who finished with four goals from 10 disposals in his side’s win last week.

“He was our deepest forward and to have seven scoring shots in a game is a massive effort,” Chancellor said.

“Jovan has shown some really good form in the last couple of games, kicking a goal in the opening two rounds, but I thought he took it to another level on Saturday.

Jaelen Pavlidis is averaging 20 disposals. Photo: AFL Photos/Getty Images.

Jaelen Pavlidis will also a player to keep an eye on having averaged 20 disposals across the first three games of the season.

Chancellor said he was expecting a “good challenge” as his team prepares to head north.

“They’ve shown they’re a very good side in the first few games,” he said.

“The boys are looking forward to getting away for the day as a group.”

Jed Walter is one to watch for the Gold Coast Suns Academy. Photo: Peter Wallis.

The Suns aren’t without their own talented players headlined by AFL Academy member Jed Walter.

Coach Jarrod Cotton described him as a “powerful player” who possesses “explosive speed.”

Walter along with the likes of big men Will Bella and Ethan Read will play a key role in their side’s fortunes.

Read is a 16-year-old ruckman who is an “extra midfielder” when the ball hits the deck.

Meanwhile, Bella is a key forward who has the potential to tear the game apart.

According to Cotton, limiting the Jets’ ball movement will be key to coming away with the four points on Sunday.

“We have to make sure we are switched on, we can’t let them handball receive and play fast,” he said.

“We have to try and slow them down as much as we can.”

Originally published as Live stream: Western Jets travel to take on Gold Coast Suns in NAB League