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.
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‘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.
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Dimma lures ex-premiership Tiger to Gold Coast
Damien Hardwick’s off-season wins keep on coming with the newly-minted Gold Coast coach tempting a former premiership Tiger who’s now a highly-rated coach to jump on board.
Dusty and Dimma together on the Gold Coast?
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Dimma’s Suns revolution lands first signing coup
An in-demand Suns midfielder has spurned rival interest to commit his future to Damien Hardwick and the Suns, announcing the signing at the Gold Coast’s awards night.
What Dons’ top draft picks must get right in 2024
Harrison Jones, Zach Reid and Nik Cox were meant to help drive Essendon to the next level. Where are they at? Mick McGuane looks at the Bombers and what the high picks must get right.
NRL vs AFL: Who is really winning the code war in Queensland?
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Which Suns are part of Dimma’s ‘80 per cent’ premiership window?
Incoming Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says 80 per cent of a premiership-winning list is already at the club. We run the rule over every player’s 2023 season. See where all 48 Suns are at.
Clarko: Win ‘much more important’ than securing Harley Reid
North may have lost the number one pick and first shot at Harley Reid but it was the last thing on coach Alastair Clarkson’s mind after their shock victory over the Suns on Saturday.
King drops contract hint after Dimma appointment
Gold Coast spearhead Ben King has spoken candidly about his ‘up and down’ season and his thoughts on Damien Hardwick’s arrival at the Suns.
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