‘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.
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‘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.
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Newest Suns Academy gun headlines Allies squad
After producing four picks in the top 30 last year, Gold Coast’s Academy is coming back for more at the Under 18 National Championships. See the full Allies squad here.
Suns to target ‘damaging’ Cats star
Geelong star Tom Stewart can expect plenty of attention from the Gold Coast Suns in Darwin on Thursday night.
From career crossroads to historic run: Young Sun vindicating Dimma
Damien Hardwick once declared Mac Andrew could be “one of the best players to play the game,” yet to start 2024 he wasn’t in the Suns’ team. Now, the young gun is in a historic purple patch.
‘The wheel will turn’: Clarkson buoyant after North’s latest loss
North Melbourne is still winless after a trip to the Top End on Saturday night. But coach Alastair Clarkson remains steadfast that the fortunes of his club will eventually turn.
Lions laud AFL’s ‘clear’ message about slurs
The AFL’s decision to give a Suns star a lengthy ban for his use of a homophobic slur towards a Lions player has been applauded by Brisbane coach Chris Fagan.
‘Unacceptable’: Suns condemn star’s homophobic slur
Gold Coast and the AFL Players Association have comdemned Wil Powell after he was handed a five-match ban for a homophobic slur directed at a Brisbane opponent.
‘It shouldn’t happen’: Dimma’s revelation from QClash hiding
Damien Hardwick has revealed details of Gold Coast’s QClash inquisition and how his side will avoid repeating the mistakes it made against a battered Brisbane.
Lions want long weekend QClash permanently
The idea of a Sunday night Labour Day long weekend Gabba QClash becoming a regular fixture on the AFL calendar excites the Brisbane Lions.
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