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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Dustin Martin of the Tigers runs out with the team during the round 16 AFL match between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on June 30, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Dustin Martin of the Tigers and Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Tigers celebrate during the 2017 Toyota AFL Grand Final match between the Adelaide Crows and the Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 30, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

‘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.

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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.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Zak Evans of the Renegades looks on during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on January 26, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

‘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.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Wil Powell of the Suns warms up during the round five AFL match between Gold Coast Suns and Hawthorn Hawks at People First Stadium, on April 13, 2024, in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Suns star’s immediate recall after ban

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says a Sun will be welcomed back into the senior side after serving a suspension for a homophobic slur.

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Jayden Laverde was penalised for throwing the ball to the wrong player. Photo: Fox Footy.

AFL explodes, penalty defies ‘common sense’

AFL fans were left enraged by a seriously harsh umpiring call that appeared to decide Essendon’s thrilling loss to the Gold Coast.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Brad Scott, Senior Coach of the Bombers addresses his players during the 2024 AFL Round 11 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Essendon Bombers at The Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dons to seek answers after players ‘bewildered’ by umpiring decisions

Essendon coach Brad Scott will seek clarification from the umpiring department after he said his players were blindsided by some decisions on the Gold Coast.

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Hardwick and Voss hit out at the umpiring. Photo: Fox Sports

‘Dangerous’ issue AFL needs to fix

Carlton coach Michael Voss and Suns coach Damien Hardwick have put the AFL’s umpiring in the spotlight once again.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Ben Long of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Round 10 match between The Gold Coast SUNS and The Geelong Cats at TIO Stadium on May 16, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Suns make Top End statement with dominant Cats win

The Suns are in the AFL’s top eight after a breathtaking performance in Darwin gave them a 64-point win over Geelong.

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The AFL's Welcome to Country before the Cats took on Gold Coast. Photos: Fox Sports/Getty Images

AFL world reacts to new Welcome to Country

There has been a mixed reaction to a different take on the Welcome to Country for the AFL clash in Darwin.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Jarrod Witts of the Suns handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and North Melbourne Kangaroos at TIO Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

AFL teams: Raft of stars rested in NT heat

Gold Coast and Geelong have pulled some surprise selection calls ahead of Thursday night’s big clash in Darwin. SEE THE FULL TEAMS

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 20: Tom Stewart of the Cats in action during the 2024 AFL Round 06 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Geelong Cats at The Gabba on April 20, 2024 in BRISBANE, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Suns to target ‘damaging’ Cats star

Geelong star Tom Stewart can expect plenty of attention from the Gold Coast Suns in Darwin on Thursday night.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Wil Powell of the Suns and Charlie Cameron of the Lions in action during the 2024 AFL Round 08 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS at The Gabba on May 05, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions laud AFL’s ‘clear’ message about slurs

The AFL’s decision to give a Suns star a lengthy ban for his use of a homophobic slur towards a Lions player has been applauded by Brisbane coach Chris Fagan.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05: Eric Hipwood of the Lions is tackled during the round eight AFL match between Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast Suns at The Gabba, on May 05, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Lions want long weekend QClash permanently

The idea of a Sunday night Labour Day long weekend Gabba QClash becoming a regular fixture on the AFL calendar excites the Brisbane Lions.

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Logan Morris and his pre-game meal. Photos: Getty Images/Supplied

‘It’s a big order’: Lion’s wild pre-match meal

Prior to his unexpected AFL debut, a young Brisbane Lion consumed a staggering amount of food from McDonald’s.

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The Lions have survived despite and injury disaster. Photo: Getty Images

Disaster proves AFL ‘monster has awoken’

Most pundits had drawn a line through the Brisbane Lions in 2024 but a domination of the QClash may show the side still has life.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Chris Fagan, Senior Coach of the Lions walk from the field after defeat during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval, on April 25, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

Lions season at ‘critical’ stage

With his side having already lost five times this season, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan knows there is plenty at stake in Sunday night’s QClash at the Gabba.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Cam Rayner of the Lions celebrates a goal during the round seven AFL match between Greater Western Sydney Giants and Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval on April 25, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/AFL Photos/via Getty Images )

‘AFL’s hard’: Lions star’s frank admission

Cam Rayner wants to have a midfield “impact” for the Brisbane Lions, but first he needs to improve in other areas on the field.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 13: Jed Walter of the Suns handpasses the ball during the 2024 AFL Round 05 match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Hawthorn Hawks at People First Stadium on April 13, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Suns ‘kids’ making an impression

Having been given a chance by Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick, a host of young Suns players are making the most of their opportunities.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 09: Harris Andrews kicks the ball during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on April 09, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Lions on ‘edge’ after poor start

Brisbane Lions players aren’t taking their places for granted after the club’s disappointing start to the AFL season.

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GC Suns Tom Berry and Brisbane Lions Jarrod Berry at Kangaroo Point ahead of the Q Clash. Picture: Liam Kidston

Lions confident of saving season

The Berry brothers will go head-to-head in Sunday’s QClash that the Lions and Suns are desperate to win for different reasons.

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Sydney Swans players line up for a moments silence paying respect for the victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy during the Round 6 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and Gold Coast Suns at the SCG on April 21, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

‘Hard to comprehend’: AFL’s Bondi tribute

The Swans, whose home ground is a short distance from Bondi Junction, paid their respects to victims of the horrific knife attack.

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Gold Coast Suns Mac Andrew / Jed Walter / and Sam Flanders.

Brutal cull flips AFL basket case on its head

These Gold Coast Suns are “nothing like” the versions of years past, and it’s set to take the club to heights its never seen before.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Dejected Magpies players walk from the ground after the round two AFL match between St Kilda Saints and Collingwood Magpies at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on March 21, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Hardwick: Don’t write off Pies and Lions

Three-time AFL premiership-winning coach Damien Hardwick says there’s still plenty of hope for struggling Collingwood and Brisbane.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Jarrod Witts of the Suns looks on at the quarter time break during the 2024 AFL Opening Round match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Richmond Tigers at People First Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

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.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Damien Hardwick, Senior Coach of the Suns addresses his players at quarter time during the 2024 AFL Opening Round match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Richmond Tigers at People First Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Won’t get SuperCoach points’: Hardwick‘s plan

Those playing SuperCoach might want to avoid picking Gold Coast players because coach Damien Hardwick’s system isn’t about stats.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Ben King of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2024 AFL Opening Round match between the Gold Coast SUNS and the Richmond Tigers at People First Stadium on March 09, 2024 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Shackles off: What Dimma’s taught young Suns star

Ben King understands the fascination with contract talks, but is glad he can let his football do the talking after putting pen to paper last year. He tells CALLUM DICK he wants the footy to be talking loudly.

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