Gold Coast are to contest Charlie Ballard's one-match ban for striking. -AAP Image
Gold Coast will challenge defender Charlie Ballard's AFL suspension in the hope of freeing him for a possible tussle with in-form Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron.
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Ballard was hit with a one-match ban for striking Essendon's Matt Guelfi in Sunday's loss to Essendon, the incident leading to a goal that edged the Bombers back in front in the third quarter.
Just as costly though could be the tall defender's absence against the defending premiers, who could boast twin towers Tom Hawkins and Cameron at Heritage Bank Stadium on Sunday.
Cameron kicked six goals and had 25 disposals as he attempted to drag the Cats past Carlton last Thursday, but is reportedly in doubt for the Suns clash with rib soreness.
The Suns are winless after two rounds following a comprehensive loss to Sydney and Sunday's back-and-forth tussle with the Bombers.
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