THE SUNS return home on Sunday to play their first game at Metricon Stadium in a month, knowing a win over the Bulldogs will vault them into the top four. They are on a four-game winning streak after successive victories at Etihad Stadium over North Melbourne and St Kilda, and possess one of the most in-form midfields in the competition. Aside from the imperious Gary Ablett, the likes of Jaeger O'Meara, David Swallow and Dion Prestia have been in white-hot form and supplying plenty of ball to an ever-improving forward line. The contest in the middle of the ground should be enthralling, with the Bulldogs – fresh from a bye – loaded in that area as well with Ryan Griffen, Matthew Boyd, Tom Liberatore and Adam Cooney. But if the Suns play anywhere near their best, they should be far too slick for their competitive opponents.

WHERE AND WHEN: Metricon Stadium, Sunday May 25, 3.20pm AEST

R8, 2013, Gold Coast 13.15 (93) d Western Bulldogs 8.13 (61) at Metricon Stadium

R8, 2012, Western Bulldogs 9.18 (72) d Gold Coast 4.10 (34) at TIO Stadium

R14, 2011, Western Bulldogs 17.8 (110) d Gold Coast 13.10 (88) at Metricon Stadium

R3, 2011, Western Bulldogs 18.14 (122) d Gold Coast 7.9 (51) at Etihad Stadium

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1. Suns skipper Gary Ablett starred in his team's win over the Bulldogs last year, collecting three Brownlow votes with 31 possessions, nine marks and five tackles.

2. Ablett’s season so far has been nothing short of spectacular, ranked first for average disposals (33), contested possessions (18) and clearances (eight). He has also kicked 18 goals.

6. Jaeger O'Meara has shot up the Official AFL Player Ratings, brought to you by Gatorade, from No.296 at the start of the season to No.125 - and at 20 years of age already is the No.5 player at the Suns.

Prediction: Gold Coast by 40 points