Revealed: Dons, Suns hold power in AFL trading’s new era
Critics of Essendon’s pick nine trade with Melbourne — prepare to eat humble pie. As JOSH BARNES reports, the Bombers are set to wield a powerful hand in 2025. And, they’re not alone.
Gold Coast
‘Big brother’: The Suns mentor guiding Lombard
Discover Leo Lombard’s special connection with a new Suns teammate and how he hopes to add to his premiership tally with the club after he was snapped up in the draft.
100+ names: Queensland footy’s top junior talents revealed
Discover the Suns academy names from across Queensland vying to crack onto draft boards now and in years to come, with the AFL and AFLW drafts upon us.
The making of Gold Coast’s latest academy stud
He won a VFL premiership at 16 as his mum worked three jobs to support him, now he is set to join the Suns and has a martial arts background to thank for it. Go inside the rise of Leo Lombard ahead of the national draft.
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Suns take hard line on omitted tall
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has weighed in on a contracted forward’s future at the club after his sensational omission.
Moneyball: Star Don signs mega deal, rivals eye fringe Pies
Breakout Bomber Jye Caldwell has signed a long-term contract extension. Plus, rival clubs are circling several fringe Collingwood players. FULL DETAILS in Moneyball.
The ‘false’ statement that proves Suns can live without Lukosius
It was once said Jack Lukosius would always have a spot in Gold Coast’s senior team. Now, the Suns have proven they can live without him. CALLUM DICK explains why.
Eagles gun ‘wants out’ in AFL trade rumour
One of West Coast’s premiership stars is poised to request a trade as he’s keen to sign a long-term deal at a Victorian contender.
Manunda Hawks’ PNG Contingent Driving AFL Cairns forward
A brigade of Papua New Guinean (PNG) AFL Cairns players are blazing a path for future growth across the Pacific. Meet the six players here.
‘Nothing’s easy’: Scott laments another Bombers season fadeout
Bombers coach Brad Scott promises fans his players are more disappointed than anybody to see their finals hopes disappear as he promises to make a ‘concerted effort’ to fix their issues.
‘Not backing down’: Ex-AFL star adamant Dusty is bound for Suns
A former AFL star has boldly claimed Dustin Martin’s retirement is part of a “long play” strategy to reunite with Damien Hardwick and continue his career on the Gold Coast.
‘This is different’: Why Suns say Hardwick’s first year not wasted
Another year without finals beckons for the Gold Coast Suns — but according to their vice-captain, this time a failure to reach the top eight is different. CALLUM DICK explains why.
‘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.
‘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.
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