Gold Coast Suns

Unwanted Tiger makes most of lifeline

All Mabior Chol wanted was a chance to show what he could do at AFL level, and Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew provided it for the ex-Tiger.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Head coach Chris Fagan is seen during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at The Gabba on June 29, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Returning Lions stars told to deliver in QClash

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says history will count for nothing in Saturday night’s QClash at the Gabba.

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Brisbane Lions player Callum Ah Chee pictured at the Gabba plays his 100th game when the Lions take on the Suns over the weekend, Brisbane 21st of July 2022. (Image/Josh Woning)

Lion is proud of AFL century

This weekend’s QClash holds greater significance for the Lions’ Callum Ah Chee, who will chalk up a well-deserved AFL milestone.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Oscar McInerney of the Lions and Jarrod Witts of the Suns compete for the ball the round six AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium on April 24, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

QClash woes won’t dull Suns’ belief

The Gold Coast Suns need to end their QClash drought in their chase for a maiden AFL finals berth.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Lincoln McCarthy of the Lions kicks the ball during the 2022 AFL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Lions and the Western Bulldogs at The Gabba on June 30, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

QClash of extreme significance

Saturday night’s QClash is crucial for both the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast Suns.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Sam Draper of the Bombers celebrates kicking a goal during the round 18 AFL match between the Essendon Bombers and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on July 17, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Absurd’ moment sends AFL into a frenzy

Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has pulled off a late contender for goal of the year during Sunday’s victory over the Gold Coast Suns.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 26: Stuart Dew, Senior Coach of the Suns during the 2022 AFL Round 15 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Gold Coast Suns at the Adelaide Oval on June 26, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Job is not done’: Club’s ‘belief’ in AFL coach

Gold Coast Suns have ended speculation about the future of coach Stuart Dew as the club continues to “chase down firsts”.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Joel Jeffrey during a Gold Coast Suns AFL training session at Metricon Stadium on June 16, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Suns suffer another season-ending injury

The news that Joel Jeffrey had been ruled for the rest of the season tempered Gold Coast Suns’ celebrations over the re-signing of Jack Lukosius.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Wil Powell of the Suns is tackled while kicking the ball during the round 14 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Adelaide Crows at Metricon Stadium on June 19, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Suns defender out for the season

Gold Coast Suns defender Wil Powell had surgery on Monday to repair his badly injured ankle.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 16: Head Coach Stuart Dew during a Gold Coast Suns AFL training session at Metricon Stadium on June 16, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Demons’ slide has in-form Suns cautious

The Gold Coast Suns aren’t getting cocky despite their good form, which has many tipping them to finish in the top eight this season.

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DARWIN, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Sam Day of the Suns celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 12 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at TIO Stadium on June 04, 2022 in Darwin, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

AFL club record smashed in ‘complete mauling’

The Gold Coast Suns have continued to cement Darwin’s TIO Stadium as its new home away from home with a record-breaking performance.

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Suns coach backs embattled Kangaroos counterpart

Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew believes David Noble can lift the struggling Kangaroos if given the time.

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - MAY 21: Sam Collins of the Suns is seen prior to the round 10 AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Gold Coast Suns at Mars Stadium on May 21, 2022 in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Martin Keep/Getty Images)

Suns coach backs under-fire defender

There was no chance of Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew not backing his defender Sam Collins following suggestions of illegal tactics.

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‘Embarrassing’: AFL stunned by huge upset

The Gold Coast Suns caused arguably the upset of the AFL season to date with a spectacular defensive display to emerge victorious against Sydney.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Stuart Dew, Senior Coach of the Suns enters the field during the 2022 AFL Round 06 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium on April 24, 2022 in the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Pressure nothing new for besieged Suns coach

Speculation about his future is anything but a surprise for Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Touk Miller of the Suns looks dejected after a loss during the 2022 AFL Round 07 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Gold Coast Suns at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 01, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

‘Unacceptable’ Suns must lift

The Gold Coast Suns are in danger of letting another AFL season fall by the wayside unless they quickly rediscover winning form.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: Player of the match Zac Bailey of the Lions poses for a photo after the 2022 AFL Round 06 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium on April 24, 2022 in the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Why Lions are desperate for Swans’ scalp

The Brisbane Lions aren’t satisfied with their start to the AFL season despite winning five from six.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 06: Keidean Coleman speaks at a press conference during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Leyshon Park on October 06, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Lions skipper set for more time in defence

Emerging star Keidean Coleman returns to Brisbane’s side for Sunday’s QClash against the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium.

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WARNING DO NOT USE BEFORE SATURDAY THE 23RD OF APRIL: Brisbane Lions ruckman Darcy Fort and Oscar McInerney ahead of this weekend's QClash against the Gold Coast Suns. Picture: Zak Simmonds

Twin rucks to run amok for Lions

Oscar McInerney has welcomed the addition of fellow giant Darcy Fort to the Brisbane Lions’ rucking ranks.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Hugh McCluggage of the Lions in action during the 2022 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on April 08, 2022 In Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Lions not about to show Suns mercy

The Brisbane Lions are intent on extending their QClash winning streak to seven matches on Sunday at Metricon Stadium.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Stuart Dew, Senior Coach of the Suns looks on during the 2022 AFL Round 05 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on April 16, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Dew: Suns ‘not far away’ from Lions

Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew predicts a physical QClash on Sunday as the Suns bid to end Brisbane’s derby dominance.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 16: Jarrod Witts of the Suns in action during the 2022 AFL Round 05 match between the St Kilda Saints and the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on April 16, 2022 In Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Witts and Suns striving for consistency

Jarrod Witts and his Gold Coast Suns aren’t satisfied with their form ahead of Sunday’s QClash against the Brisbane Lions.

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GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Lincoln McCarthy of the Lions kicks the ball during the 2022 AFL Round 04 match between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at GMHBA Stadium on April 08, 2022 In Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

McCarthy milestone a long time coming

Having played less than 30 matches in seven seasons of AFL football with Geelong, Linc McCarthy considered retirement, but then the Brisbane Lions came calling.

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MELBOURNE. 10/04/2022. AFL . Round 4 . Hawthorn vs St Kilda at the MCG . Paddy Ryder of the Saints kicks at goal . Photo by Michael Klein

Suns wary of ‘unpredictable’ Saints

The Gold Coast Suns won’t fall into the trap of writing off a St Kilda side missing the “unbelievable” Paddy Ryder.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Head coach Stuart Dew looks onduring a Gold Coast Suns training session at Metricon Stadium on March 16, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Suns striving for ‘balance’ between self-belief and respect for premiers

Having beaten the West Coast Eagles in Perth, the Gold Coast Suns are now chasing the scalp of the AFL premiers.

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MELBOURNE, NOVEMBER 24, 2021: Mac Andrew of the Suns. 2021 NAB AFL Draft at the London Tavern Hotel, Richmond. Picture: Mark Stewart

Suns keen to lock away another young gun

Mac Andrew is yet to play an AFL match but the Suns see him as a major piece of their future and are keen to extend his contract.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Izak Rankine of the Suns celebrates a goal during the round one AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on March 20, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Suns primed to challenge weekly: Dew

A season-opening defeat of West Coast has buoyed Suns coach Stuart Dew, who believes his players are ready to win more regularly

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 01: Ben King of the Suns celebrates a goal during the 2021 AFL Round 16 match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Richmond Tigers at Marvel Stadium on July 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Suns coach hails King re-signing as positive for future

Ben King won’t play for Gold Coast this season as he recovers from an ACL injury but he still provided a major boost for the Suns

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Touk Miller of the Suns poses during 2022 AFL Premiership Captain's Day at Yeronga FC on March 09, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Lions blueprint a formula for Suns success

The transformation of the Brisbane Lions irritates but also inspires Gold Coast Suns co-captain Touk Miller.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Ben Ainsworth of the Suns celebrates a goal during the AFL AAMI Community Series match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Geelong Cats at Metricon Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Suns claim another scalp

The Gold Coast Suns have claimed another pre-season scalp with an impressive display at Metricon Stadium.

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