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Callum joined the Gold Coast Bulletin sports team in January 2021, via the Mackay Daily Mercury and before that the Queensland Times in Ipswich. Callum is a sporting all-rounder though partial to the various bat and ball codes, particularly Aussie rules. If you have a great story that needs sharing, email: callum.dick@news.com.au

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Jarrod Witts of the Suns competes for the ball against Darcy Cameron of the Magpies during the round 16 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies at People First Stadium, on June 29, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

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.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Charlie Cameron of the Lions celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Brisbane Lions at Adelaide Oval on June 22, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Country roads keep Charlie home: Cameron, Berry re-sign with Lions

Brisbane has recorded a double signing coup, with Charlie Cameron and Jarrod Berry both extending their contracts. CALLUM DICK has the details.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Sam Clohesy of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and North Melbourne Kangaroos at TIO Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Ben Long of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Collingwood Magpies at People First Stadium on June 29, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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.

AFL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Clayton Oliver of the Demons celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Demons at The Gabba on June 28, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Proud Goody praises Oliver – but ‘brutal’ Dees let this one slip

It was a game no one gave the Demons a chance to win – but they almost did. Despite the final term and Hugh McCluggage dagger, Friday night was important for Melbourne, writes CALLUM DICK.

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Will Lorenz with his family after being drafted by Port Adelaide . Picture: PAFC

Teams news: Tigers, Port to unveil round 16 debutants

Port Adelaide and Richmond will unveil fresh faces on Sunday, while Hawthorn has made its call on whether to include Finn Maginness for the tagging job on Harley Reid. SEE THE FULL ROUND 16 TEAMS

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Darcy Cameron of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 16 AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies at Heritage Bank Stadium, on July 01, 2023, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

‘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.

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Giants coach Adam Kingsley during the Round 15 AFL Sydney Derby between the GWS Giants and Sydney Swans at Engoe Stadium on June 22, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

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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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 23: Bodhi Uwland of the Suns in action during the round 15 AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium, on June 23, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘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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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. May 30, 2024. St Kilda training at RSEA Park, Moorabbin . Ross Lyon, Senior Coach of the Saints at his weekly press conference . Pic: Michael Klein

‘I’ll get a birthday cake out’: Sarcastic Lyon laments Saints’ start

St Kilda kicked their highest score of 2024 despite losing to Brisbane by 20 points. But it was little consolation for coach Ross Lyon.

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