Damien Hardwick has fallen in love with Queensland, finding peace in life, football, and his call to leave Richmond. He opens up to CALLUM DICK on why he’s thriving on the Gold Coast.
With all the focus on John Noble and Daniel Rioli, Lachie Weller’s “faultless” pre-season has gone under the radar. But it’s been predicted he’ll be a key cog in Gold Coast’s pursuit of a maiden finals berth.
Sitting alongside your idols as they talk about the future of the AFL is a eye-opening experience. Noah Anderson takes Scott Gullan inside what it’s like to be at your first AFL Captain’s Day.
Gold Coast’s first pick in last year’s draft is set for a sideline stint after an impressive pre-season looked set to earn him an Opening Round debut against the Bombers.
Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.
As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.
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.
Pies defender Brayden Maynard is up to his old tricks, easily going to ground in a move that swiftly had fans calling for fines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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