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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in his new Gold Coast colours. Picture: Gold Coast Suns

Jamarra’s ‘prove-it’ year: Why it’s not just the Suns risking it all

Gold Coast’s premiership window has never been more open after a bumper trade period. But Jamarra Ugle-Hagan looms as the biggest question hovering over Damien Hardwick’s side.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan during a Gold Coast Suns AFL training session at People First Stadium on November 24, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Collins backs Jamarra’s efforts to ‘earn his stripes’ as a Sun

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has hit the ground running after his move to the Suns, with Sam Collins saying the former No.1 pick looks like he can ‘get back to playing his best football’.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 31 2024 Brodie McLaughlin of Williamstown celebrates kicking a goal against Box Hill Hawks during the VFL elimination final Picture: Brendan Beckett

SSP watch: VFL star, ex-Docker battle for Hawks spot

Brodie McLaughlin says he’s ready to throw everything at the chance to revive his AFL career after receiving a surprise call to train with a premiership contender.

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Tai Hayes of the Southport Sharks and Fraser Rosman of Port Melbourne. Picture: Highflyer Images

Have Suns let next Zorko slip through cracks?

Gold Coast collected a plethora of talent in its latest dominant draft haul but did the Suns let the next Dayne Zorko slip through the cracks in the process? The club will be hoping history doesn’t repeat after a late developing Gold Coaster was snapped up by rivals Brisbane. Details inside

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Avery Thomas of the Allies in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Allies and Western Australia at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

From ‘disbelief’ to Dimma’s new housemate: New Sun’s first steps

As he prepares for the first steps in his AFL career, Tasmanian and new Gold Coast Sun Avery Thomas has revealed the teammate he’s looking forward to playing with and why he’s excited to live with coach Damien Hardwick.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: Zeke Uwland (Gold Coast SUNS Academy) poses with Former Suns player, David Swallow after being drafted with pick two by the Gold Coast Suns during the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 19th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Houdini magic: How Gold Coast escaped bid bind — again

The rest of the league finally thought they had the Suns’ Academy stretched too thin ahead of the draft. But Gold Coast matched bids at picks 2, 5, 17 and 18 … and have one more to come. Here’s how they did it.

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Walters Cup game between PBC (red and white) and Marsden at Tugun . Palm Beach fullback Dylan Patterson caused Marsden defence no end of trouble with his footwork... Picture Glenn Hampson

AFL draft gun’s league debut that made NRL clubs go gaga

After his first competitive game of rugby league at age 14, two NRL clubs came knocking for Dylan Patterson’s signature. Here’s why he turned them down in favour of the AFL’s Gold Coast Suns.

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2025 Marsh AFL National Development U16 Championships. Gold Coast Suns Academy (red) v Sydney Swans (white) at Southport Sharks. Failed attempt at a mark by Suns Kobe Skinner.. Picture Glenn Hampson

Draft aces: Meet the Gold Coast’s 100+ top junior footy stars of 2025

With draft season just around the corner, meet the 100+ junior footy stars making their mark in the Gold Coast Suns Academy.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Beau Addinsall during the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Round 05 match between Eastern Ranges and Gold Coast Suns Academy at Box Hill City Oval on May 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

Dons, Roos could help Suns land academy stars as rivals circle

Rivals are sensing they could snare one of the Suns’ prized academy players in the draft. But at least two Victorian clubs are interested in a pick swap that would help Gold Coast match bids.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 04: Cooper Collins of the Suns kicks the ball during the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Round 05 match between Eastern Ranges and Gold Coast Suns Academy at Box Hill City Oval on May 04, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

AFL Draft watch: Inside word on U18 Suns Academy superstars

Gold Coast’s under-18 men’s academy is stacked with talented stars who are set to take the AFL world by storm in years to come. With the 2025 AFL Draft only a couple of months away, we profile every player in the Suns Academy.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - September 24, 2023. AFL . Brownlow medal night at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. . Australia.. New Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick and partner Alexandra Crow. Photo by Michael Klein.

Promoted: Dimma’s partner lands full-time job at Suns

Rival clubs asked questions about Alexandra Crow’s part-time role at Gold Coast in 2025 before the AFL ticked it off. Now, the partner of coach Damien Hardwick has been promoted.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Christian Petracca poses during a media opportunity with the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Trac’s ‘elephant in the room’: The moment Dee became a star Sun

A top 2025 draft prospect was there the moment Christian Petracca learnt he was traded from Melbourne to the Suns. And it was all part of the superstar’s plan to take his game to new heights.

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Cam Guthrie (left), Jason Johannisen (centre) and Oscar McInerney (right).

Rug pulled from under star in AFL carnage

The Western Bulldogs have made a shock move to cut a premiership-winning cult figure with three players shown the door.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Christian Petracca poses during a media opportunity with the Gold Coast Suns at People First Stadium on October 17, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Petracca ready to shine with Suns

Christian Petracca believes Gold Coast’s weather and beach lifestyle could help take his game to ‘another level’ after ending his 11-year Melbourne career.

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