Are the Suns set to sign an AFLW premiership coach?

The Suns are yet to announce their inaugural AFLW coach but they may be making some bold moves behind closed doors.

THE Suns could be gifted an AFLW premiership-winning coach for their inaugural campaign, with former Adelaide mentor Bec Goddard destined for a move to Queensland.

The rumour mill was set alight on Friday when AFL head of women’s football Nicole Livingstone revealed 2017 Crows coach Goddard appears likely to leave her home in Canberra and head north.

With Gold Coast searching for a permanent coach for when they enter the AFLW in 2020, Goddard may very well land in their lap.

It’s unclear if the 40-year-old is interested in returning to coaching after leaving the helm at Adelaide at the end of the 2018 season.

Goddard resigned to resume full-time work at the Australian Federal Police and has recently been working with the Canberra Capitals women’s basketball team in weekly player review.

Suns chief executive officer Mark Evans did not rule out chasing the title-winning mentor.

“We’ve heard she’s looking at a job shift to Queensland but that’s all we know,” he told the Bulletin.

“Obviously being the inaugural premiership coach in the AFLW, she has a lot of credibility and standing in the competition.”

Michael Gugliotta coached the club’s first Winter Series campaign last year, with the Suns finishing last in the four-team format.

Livingstone on Friday hinted that Goddard would be a good fit for the fledging Suns franchise.

Crows coach Bec Goddard celebrates during the AFL Women's Grand Final between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows on March 25, 2017 in Gold Coast. Picture: Jason O'Brien/Getty Images

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Goddard would already have fond memories of the Gold Coast after steering the Crows to 2017 premiership success against Brisbane in the grand final at Metricon Stadium.

“I believe she might be moving to Queensland and if you think about our (the league’s) expansion in 2020, that’s an interesting concept,” Livingstone said on ABC Melbourne radio.

The Suns are yet to commence their coach hunt but Evans said they already have some key qualities in mind.

“We want someone with a great football understanding, an ability to gel a group together quickly and someone who can create a team that locals can be proud of,” he said.

The chance to nab a premiership-winning mentor like Goddard would be a welcome boost to the Gold Coast club which has been crying out for success in the men’s competition since their induction in 2011.