Suns dud deals giving rivals a leg-up on draft stage
Lachie Weller. Jack Bowes. Insane pick swaps. The Suns may be playing a completely different game come draft time, but it’s giving their rivals a massive leg-up.
Gold Coast
Race for trade period’s hottest property goes into overdrive
The list of clubs interested in Gold Coast’s sought-after pick 13 is growing, complicating Collingwood’s efforts to wrench Dan Houston out of Port Adelaide in a trade.
AFL ruling opens door to wild three-team mega trade
Port Adelaide has the green light to strike a simple deal and get trade period moving – or a complex three-way move with two other clubs and multiple players.
Why your trade outrage means nothing to Gold Coast
The footy world is bewildered at the Suns paying top dollar – in this case at least pick 6 – for Daniel Rioli. However, CALLUM DICK writes, the Suns’ priorities are different to most clubs.
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‘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.
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