‘We’ve failed’: Frustrated Hardwick says ‘tough calls’ loom for Suns
A frank Damien Hardwick has conceded “we’ve failed” after watching his Gold Coast side’s hopes of a maiden finals berth evaporate in a season-defining loss to West Coast.
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‘Past his best at 28’: Suns’ fears for battering ram Rowell
Damien Hardwick has conceded the Suns need to better manage Matt Rowell’s workload amid fears his own tenacity could cut his time short at the top level.
Ex-Suns coach Dew’s role in Brisbane resurgence hailed
Brisbane Lions have hailed the role former Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has played in their rise to premiership contention this year, revealing how the unlikely union came about.
The reason Dusty won’t snare big Gold Coast payday
Gary Ablett Jr was paid stacks of AFL cash to head to the Gold Coast, but there’s a big reason Dusty wouldn’t should he decide to move, while Lance Franklin is considering a return to football.
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Hardwick: Don’t write off Pies and Lions
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‘It was hard’: Ellis, Dimma on Suns’ move ahead of game 250
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Suns captain makes big flag call
As they chase a third successive win, the captain of the Gold Coast Suns has put a premiership on the agenda after making a big call.
Nicks: Crows to focus on positives despite first half wipeout
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will look for positives after the Crows’ wipe-out on the Gold Coast, with the Crows unable to make a dint in the Suns’ star-studded midfield.
‘Won’t get SuperCoach points’: Hardwick‘s plan
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Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
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Suns’ huge show of faith in damaging defender
He’s still got a year to run on his current contract, but exciting defender Wil Powell’s call to commit for a further four years shows great confidence in Damien Hardwick and the Suns, writes CALLUM DICK.
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