Oh my, this has been an impressive start by the Suns.

Ben King, who has been well held by Connor O’Sullivan, has booted his first goal of the night, from a free kick in a marking contest.

The Suns have made a statement in a rare Friday night game.

Christian Petracca has been excellent in his first quarter as a Sun, collecting nine possessions and a goal, while Touk Miller is enjoying extra centre square time with 10 disposals in the absence of Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell.

Bailey Humphrey was the star of the quarter with three goals. Unless the Cats can increase pressure up the field, Humphrey is in line for a big night.

Not much has gone right so far for the Cats, who have been beaten 38-30 for contested possessions and unable to stop the Suns once the ball gets to the outside.

At quarter-time, it’s the Suns by 29 points.

Gold Coast 7.1 (43) Geelong 2.2 (14)