The mindset shift which turned rising Sun into a superstar
Two years after his AFL career was in the balance, Sam Flanders is on the cusp of superstardom. He tells CALLUM DICK about the key shift which made it happen.
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Walter’s vow after rude AFL awakening
Jed Walter dominated junior football, but after his first year at Gold Coast he has learnt the AFL is a different beast. Now, he has a plan to make the leap from good to great.
Rising Sun reveals ‘toll’ of living with Dusty comparison
Suns forward Bailey Humphrey has vowed to ‘pave my own path in the AFL’ after a disappointing 2024 season, in part thanks to comparisons to a famous football name.
‘Like NBA2K’: Suns rookie on his AFL shock
Drafted moments before his graduation, Asher Eastham went from living at home in country Victoria to bunking with Touk Miller in an award-winning Gold Coast home.
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Eagles gun ‘wants out’ in AFL trade rumour
One of West Coast’s premiership stars is poised to request a trade as he’s keen to sign a long-term deal at a Victorian contender.
Manunda Hawks’ PNG Contingent Driving AFL Cairns forward
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‘Nothing’s easy’: Scott laments another Bombers season fadeout
Bombers coach Brad Scott promises fans his players are more disappointed than anybody to see their finals hopes disappear as he promises to make a ‘concerted effort’ to fix their issues.
‘Not backing down’: Ex-AFL star adamant Dusty is bound for Suns
A former AFL star has boldly claimed Dustin Martin’s retirement is part of a “long play” strategy to reunite with Damien Hardwick and continue his career on the Gold Coast.
‘This is different’: Why Suns say Hardwick’s first year not wasted
Another year without finals beckons for the Gold Coast Suns — but according to their vice-captain, this time a failure to reach the top eight is different. CALLUM DICK explains why.
‘We’ve failed’: Frustrated Hardwick says ‘tough calls’ loom for Suns
A frank Damien Hardwick has conceded “we’ve failed” after watching his Gold Coast side’s hopes of a maiden finals berth evaporate in a season-defining loss to West Coast.
‘Past his best at 28’: Suns’ fears for battering ram Rowell
Damien Hardwick has conceded the Suns need to better manage Matt Rowell’s workload amid fears his own tenacity could cut his time short at the top level.
Ex-Suns coach Dew’s role in Brisbane resurgence hailed
Brisbane Lions have hailed the role former Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has played in their rise to premiership contention this year, revealing how the unlikely union came about.
The reason Dusty won’t snare big Gold Coast payday
Gary Ablett Jr was paid stacks of AFL cash to head to the Gold Coast, but there’s a big reason Dusty wouldn’t should he decide to move, while Lance Franklin is considering a return to football.
Tigers hero who ‘brought together football club’ calls time
Damien Hardwick was there for Brandon Ellis’ first game and his last, and has lauded the Tigers’ tenacity and vulnerability as he calls time on his career.
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