CARLTON will travel to Metricon Stadium to take on the Suns this Saturday in hopes of notching its first win of the season.

Here is everything you need to know about the Blues’ Round 4 opponent:

OVERVIEW:

Ladder position: Ninth

Won: 2

Lost: 1

Form: LWW

Average points for: 72.7

Average points against: 70.3

AGE BREAKDOWN:

(Carlton in brackets)

Players aged 18-21: 8 (11)

Players aged 22-25: 8 (7)

Players aged 26-29: 8 (5)

Players aged 30+: 2 (3)

WHAT TO WATCH:

Carlton will face an in-form Gold Coast when the two sides meet this Sunday, with the Suns coming off two hard-fought wins.

The Suns have made an impressive start to their season after finishing 17th on the ladder in 2018 – they are currently placed ninth going into the weekend’s match.

Gold Coast’s first three rounds have been decided within five points, with its recent victories over Fremantle and the Western Bulldogs demonstrating their resilience and fight.

The Blues have traditionally come off best against their interstate opponent, recording six wins out of the last 10 matches.

Carlton will have its work cut out for them up forward, with the Suns defence bolstering week-on-week: they’ve recorded the second-most rebound 50s in the competition.

Coming within 19 points of victory at their last two outgoings, the Blues are hungry to finally seal their first win.

Watch the full opposition report above for a complete analysis of Sunday’s game.