Rising Suns defender extends Gold Coast stay
One of Gold Coast’s brightest young talents wants to ‘repay the faith’ shown in him after extending his stay with the Suns.
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Rookie to riches: Young Sun signs fresh deal
Breakout Gold Coast defender Bodhi Uwland’s purple patch of form has been rewarded with a new two-year deal.
Inside Dimma’s explosive spray after shock North loss
Gold Coast vice-captain Sam Collins says Damien Hardwick’s message was heard loud and clear after the coach’s public spray in the wake of the shock loss to North Melbourne.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
AFL issues official response to Hardwick F-bomb
AFL football boss Laura Kane has revealed what she told the Suns after Damien Hardwick’s media conference F-bomb, as Gold Coast braces for more injury pain.
Dusty ‘mistake’ exposed in heated TV clash
Veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson has sparked debate after calling for Suns coach to follow his own advice in the pursuit of Dustin Martin.
AFL rules on Hardwick F-bomb
After his team fell to lowly North Melbourne on Saturday, Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick dropped some colourful language and the AFL wasn’t happy.
Robbo: ‘When’ and ‘if’ loom large for coaches in the run home
It’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
‘We’ve got to grow the f— up’: Dimma unleashes on Suns
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
Suns set for stint without skipper after vertebrae fracture
Understudy Ned Moyle will once again take the reins at the Suns after co-captain Jarrod Witts fractured a vertebrae on the weekend. CALLUM DICK has the details.
‘It’s done’: AFL great drops trade bombshell
Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.
‘Always looking’: Suns coach fuels Dusty rumour
As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.
From unwanted to the top tier: The Clohesy rise continues
This time last year, Sam Clohesy was plying his trade across halfback for in the VFL. Now, he’s one of the highest-rated wingman at the top level – and has a new contract to match.
Fans all say same thing over Maynard act
Pies defender Brayden Maynard is up to his old tricks, easily going to ground in a move that swiftly had fans calling for fines.
Pies denied as footy’s new fortress claims another big scalp
Gold Coast has withstood a Nick Daicos-inspired last-quarter charge from Collingwood to celebrate one of its biggest home wins and keep its dream of a maiden finals berth on track.
‘Flag in the ground’: Suns out to prove credentials against Pies
Last year, Gold Coast’s momentum was stopped dead by a rampaging Collingwood on the way to a premiership. This year, the Suns are intent on reversing the ledger and proving they’re the real deal.
Giants coach, Suns boss continue to push Academy ‘advantage’
Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans and GWS coach Adam Kingsley are united in their view that their access to northern academies should remain unchanged given other disadvantages their clubs face.
‘Bit of a win’: Suns snare former cricketer
Gold Coast is getting better at keeping players but luring talent is the next aim and it’s started with winning the fight for a former cricketer.
‘Interstate from where?’: Term which exposes AFL divide
For decades, any club outside Victoria has been referred to as interstate. Now, a fed-up club boss has urged a rethink as he hit back about ongoing angst surrounding northern academies.
‘Excruciating pain’: Mum of Suns Academy guns opens up
What exactly does the Suns Academy do to prepare players for the AFL? Michelle Uwland opens up on sons Bodhi and Zeke’s sometimes stressful journeys and why she would do it all again.
Young Sun turns back on Crows, Pies interest to re-sign
A Gold Coast youngster has turned his back on monster interstate offers from Adelaide, Collingwood and Melbourne to re-sign with Damien Hardwick’s Suns, reports JON RALPH.
Suns star’s immediate recall after ban
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says a Sun will be welcomed back into the senior side after serving a suspension for a homophobic slur.
Voss warns AFL as Blues, Suns push back on draft changes
Michael Voss admits he’s confused that the AFL are making changes to this year’s draft that will put their recruitment strategy at risk. Plus more on the Suns’ stance to make it easier to draft academy players.
Another devastating ACL blow for injury-plagued Roo
After recovering from serious elbow and shoulder injuries during his time at North Melbourne, highly-talented young gun Brayden George has torn his ACL playing in the VFL.
The ‘demons’ set to kill Gold Coast’s 2024 finals vision
Dimma, we have a problem. When the optimism at the Suns was at its highest, its achilles heel may have ended their finals hopes again. Mick McGuane grades their season so far.
Rowell clone scores rave reviews after humiliating Hawks
He’s the fourth and sometimes forgotten 2023 Suns Academy draftee but this second-gamer is already out-tackling Matt Rowell and Hawthorn’s entire midfield.
Damning stats that back Mitchell’s critical assessment of Hawks
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said he was ‘enormously disappointed’ by what his side dished up against the Suns – and the stats show, it’s not just last night that has been poor.
One step back, two steps forward: Hardwick lays down path to finals
Damien Hardwick is willing to make short-term sacrifices by blooding plenty of young players at once, and hinted that another young gun could be handed a debut soon.
Brutal cull flips AFL basket case on its head
These Gold Coast Suns are “nothing like” the versions of years past, and it’s set to take the club to heights its never seen before.
Dimma’s Suns ‘not quite there’ but formula to rise emerges
When Damien Hardwick became Gold Coast coach he said that 80 per cent of the Suns’ first premiership side was already in the building, they may not be there yet, but the formula seems apparent.
‘I’ll put myself no.1’: Tom Green’s big call on 2019 re-draft
By Tom Green’s admission, he ‘slid’ in the 2019 super-draft order, so where does he place himself when re-selecting ahead of a Gather Round match up with the Suns no.1 from that year Matt Rowell?
Second-chance Clohesy ready to repay Suns faith
Sam Clohesy ended his three-year stint in the Gold Coast Academy certain his chance was lost. Five years on, the former Weribee star is ready for the AFL and to repay the faith of the Suns.
Wouldn’t Read about it: Unicorn’s journey from doubts to debut
Ethan Read knew his great mates Jed Walter and Will Graham would be drafted when he played alongside them at Palm Beach Currumbin, but wasn’t so sure about himself. This weekend the trio will run out together in Gather Round.
Lukosius set to become Suns’ plug-and-play secret weapon
With the Suns’ boom key forward recruit Jed Walter showing glimpses of his potential on debut, don’t be surprised to see Jack Lukosius becoming a swingman weapon for Damien Hardwick writes CALLUM DICK.
Suns prodigy won’t be ‘gifted’ AFL games
Gold Coast Suns’ top pick from last year’s draft won’t be guaranteed games after a quiet AFL debut, but the club is bullish about his huge potential.
How Liam Jones’ QAFL generosity could come back to bite Bulldogs
When Liam Jones was exiled to the QAFL, he told a young key forward how to get under defenders’ skin. Now, that key forward – Jed Walter – is set to play against Jones in the AFL.
Miller, Suns mids ready for challenge of Bont’s Bulldogs
Suns skipper Touk Miller says his club has one of the best midfields in the AFL, and his charges are ready to keep their unbeaten start to 2024 alive when they face the Western Bulldogs.
New deal sets Witts on road to Suns longest serving skipper
Jarrod Witts is the unsung hero of the Suns’ star-studded midfield and with a new two year deal, the co-skipper is on track to become Gold Coast’s longest serving captain.
Hardwick: Don’t write off Pies and Lions
Three-time AFL premiership-winning coach Damien Hardwick says there’s still plenty of hope for struggling Collingwood and Brisbane.
‘It was hard’: Ellis, Dimma on Suns’ move ahead of game 250
Brandon Ellis left Richmond with two flags, then the Tigers went and won a third. Damien Hardwick helps reflect on the now very happy Sun’s career ahead of game 250.
Suns captain makes big flag call
As they chase a third successive win, the captain of the Gold Coast Suns has put a premiership on the agenda after making a big call.
Nicks: Crows to focus on positives despite first half wipeout
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will look for positives after the Crows’ wipe-out on the Gold Coast, with the Crows unable to make a dint in the Suns’ star-studded midfield.
‘Won’t get SuperCoach points’: Hardwick‘s plan
Those playing SuperCoach might want to avoid picking Gold Coast players because coach Damien Hardwick’s system isn’t about stats.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
Suns’ huge show of faith in damaging defender
He’s still got a year to run on his current contract, but exciting defender Wil Powell’s call to commit for a further four years shows great confidence in Damien Hardwick and the Suns, writes CALLUM DICK.
Odds slashed: The making of this year’s Brownlow bolter
Damien Hardwick’s message was heard loud and clear by Matt Rowell, who torched Richmond with 20 clearances on the weekend. See the edict and stats behind Rowell’s dominance.
Shackles off: What Dimma’s taught young Suns star
Ben King understands the fascination with contract talks, but is glad he can let his football do the talking after putting pen to paper last year. He tells CALLUM DICK he wants the footy to be talking loudly.
Dimma, Rowell tear Tigers apart to make Opening Round statement
Matt Rowell has taken the Tigers’ big guns to the cleaners to help Gold Coast and new coach Damien Hardwick start 2024 in style. And it wasn’t pretty for Richmond.
‘Mid-year trade’: Dusty spotted on Gold Coast
Settle down Richmond fans, your champion midfielder isn’t officially wearing Gold Coast Suns colours just yet.
The Hardwick effect: Inside Dimma’s Suns revolution
Damien Hardwick’s revolution on the Gold Coast is taking shape — but with a warning from club powerbrokers to be patient. CALLUM DICK takes you inside the big changes.
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