David Swallow says he is open to re-signing with Gold Coast Suns before the end of 2018
SUNS midfield David Swallow has pledged his loyalty to Gold Coast, declaring he is open to re-signing with the club before the end of 2018.
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SUNS midfielder David Swallow has pledged his loyalty to Gold Coast, declaring he is open to re-signing with the club before the end of 2018.
It’s a massive show of faith to a club rocked by news captain Tom Lynch wants to leave amid another disastrous season for the Suns.
Gold Coast football manager Jon Haines said he was eager to put offers in front of both skipper Steven May and Swallow before next year when both are due to become free agents.
The Suns inaugural no. 1 draft pick and foundation player said he was open to speaking with the club about recommitting a season before he comes out of contract.
“Absolutely,” Swallow said.
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“I love the Gold Coast and I really want to stick around and find success with the Suns.
“We will finish off playing this year and then I’ll speak to the club at the end of the season.”
Swallow has been linked to a move back to his home state of Western Australia, something that has been speculated about numerous times throughout his eight years at Gold Coast but the 25-year-old laughed off the recent reports.
“That is the nature of the game,” Swallow said.
“There is always speculation, especially because I’m a Perth boy. It’s been there my whole career.”
Swallow is content with life in Queensland. His partner Georgia Homer operates her own business on the Gold Coast and the two welcomed their first child, son Charlie, earlier this year.
Swallow’s brother and former North Melbourne player Andrew also moved to Byron Bay this year and plays for NEAFL club Aspley.
Gold Coast sit second last on the ladder and are coming off a 19.11 (125) to 7.9 (51) loss to reigning premiers Richmond at Metricon Stadium on Saturday.
Swallow said the Tigers simply taught the Suns a lesson in football.
“They taught us a lesson all over the ground, especially as a midfield group in terms of what is required with work rate,” Swallow said.
“The get that first hand experience when you play against them, I’m sure we are going to be better for it. We will learn a lot from that game.
“They’re a great side and premiers for a reason. We just have to hang in there for longer in games.”
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