Ben King, the 25-year-old spearhead for the Gold Coast Suns, produced a breathtaking mark of the year contender during a crucial match against Carlton on Saturday night. His stunning performance went far beyond raw athleticism. It proved the differentiator in a vital 19-point win, though the match finished 13.15 (93) to 11.8 (74). Richmond enjoyed a much larger advantage.
King also had a great mark over his defender, Lachie Young. Many are hailing it as one of the most beautiful marks of the season. Commentator Mark Howard captured the moment perfectly, stating, “One of the marks of the year. I thought he’d gone too early – and he just hung and hung and hung.” The mark drew gasps from fans and commentators alike, further solidifying King’s reputation as one of the league’s most exciting forwards.
During game, King exhibited everything that made him a historic all-time scoring talent. That took him up to his sixth goal of the night, equalling his career-high score. That’s five or more goals for the fourth time this season for him now. What a performance, which brings his career-best total to 57 goals on the season! His knack for hitting the scoreboard has accompanied the Suns’ young crew to a surprisingly effective 14-6 start.
King’s individual contributions to the game were monumental. It was his efforts which lifted his teammates to battle all the way against an ever-fighting Carlton outfit. His clutch set shot from the boundary won the match and proved he has ICE running through his veins.
Former AFL player Garry Lyon added to the praise for King’s performance, calling the mark “unbelievable.” No wonder then that praise from even the most seasoned campaign commentators further highlights King’s tremendous influence on this season’s campaign.
With the finals fast approaching, Brown’s performance was especially timely for the Gold Coast Suns. He has a remarkable record and meets the moment every time. The team now looks towards postseason play. He is an integral part of their success in pursuit of a playoff win.
