Essendon versus Gold Coast AFL LIVE: Saturday smorgasbord launches with Marvel Stadium clash We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Title Deeds Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Essendon versus Gold Coast AFL LIVE: Saturday smorgasbord launches with Marvel Stadium clash By Scott Spits, Danny Russell and Russell Bennett Updated July 5, 2025 — 12.14pmfirst published at 12.09pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size 12.08pmEssendon young gun on the risk behind that stunning goal 12.06pmAbout last night (the second match) Hide key posts Latest posts Latest posts Any late changes? Essendon young gun on the risk behind that stunning goal Everyone has seen Nate Caddy’s goal against the Brisbane Lions in round 12 – an outrageous over-the-head kick that will take some beating for the AFL goal of the year award. Caddy’s stunning goal against the Lions was the exclamation mark of an eye-catching third-quarter revival by the Bombers. They were pushing forward hard when Jade Gresham centred the ball from the pocket to Caddy lurking in the goal square. He pounced on the ground level ball and the rest is history. But the kick over his shoulder that levelled the scores wasn’t pre-planned, or something he trained. It was entirely instinctive. Caddy is proud of the goal and, yes, he’d soak up any official recognition from the AFL. When asked about the possibility of it being adjudged goal of the year at the end of the season, Caddy’s reply was immediate: “hopefully”. Nate Caddy is embracing the hype surrounding his game, but knows he’s far from the finished product.Credit: Alex Coppel About last night (the second match) Tom Green and Harley Reid engaged in a heated tit-for-tat but it was the GWS star who had the last laugh in a 59-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium. Giants midfielder Finn Callaghan starred with a career-high 37 disposals, six clearances, 854m gained and one goal on Friday night as the Giants waltzed to the 16.15 (111) to 8.4 (52) victory. The Eagles were never in the match after conceding six of the first seven goals, but it was the third-quarter exchanges between Reid and Green that at least added some intrigue. The two traded sneaky blows during the term, with one Green off-the-ball elbow to the midriff leaving Reid gasping for air and on the turf in pain. When Reid finally got to his feet and was given the all clear by the trainer, Green barged in with a big bump. Reid pointed angrily at his opponent as the duo squared off, with the exchange firing up the 38,152 crowd. Green finished with 35 disposals and nine clearances for GWS, while Reid tallied 24 possessions and seven clearances. Advertisement Good afternoon and hello Good afternoon and hello. It’s an earlier start than normal today as Essendon take on Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium from 12.35pm AEST. Most Viewed in Sport Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate The Sydney Morning Herald Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025