Remember me? Suns haunted by ghosts of Dimma’s past
Shai Bolton came back to haunt his premiership coach Damien Hardwick, inspiring Fremantle to a win which put Gold Coast Suns’ finals credentials under the microscope.
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‘Bikies and drugs, laughing stock’: The stigmas that stuck to Suns
Ross Lyon sparked a war of words when he referred to Gold Coast as the AFL’s nepo baby. The Suns called it offensive but uncovered documents reveal how footy’s perennial basket case believed it was perceived by rivals.
‘Modern-day Leigh Matthews’: How a father figure launched Suns rookie to debut
The junior coach who gifted his own car to help a kid without a father figure chase his AFL dream has spoken of his pride as Leo Lombard prepares for his first game as a Gold Coast Sun.
‘Don’t care for his opinion’: Suns star hits back at Lyon’s ‘nepo baby’ comment
Gold Coast Suns vice-captain Sam Collins has hit back at his former Fremantle coach Ross Lyon, who claimed the Suns were the AFL’s ‘nepo baby’. Details inside.
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‘Genuine X-factor’: suburban star linked with Suns
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Unwanted Dusty call, Cyril love: Rising Sun finds fine line
An ‘unnecessary’ call heaped pressure on Bailey Humphrey. But after a difficult period, the gun youngster has hit his stride in Damien Hardwick’s system.
‘I love him’: Hawks legend takes ‘small step back’ into the fold
Despite Sam Mitchell referring to the ‘complicated situation’ during the week, club legend Cyril Rioli made a rare – and celebrated – AFL appearance on Thursday night.
AFL star’s gesture causes stir as storm erupts
A gesture from a Gold Coast Suns defender said it all as a Hawthorn star appeared to get away with a controversial act.
The question Hawks must answer on ‘wobbly’ skipper
Short turnaround. Five team changes. A midfield smacking. The Hawks won’t leave Darwin too displeased with an eight-point loss – but is a big concern brewing?
SuperCoach: Four key takeaways from Gold Coast v Hawthorn
Is 1000m gained enough for you to get on the John Noble bandwagon? Were you burnt by CJ too? Plus, the two main men at the Suns continue to show their class in our SuperCoach takeaways.
AFL’s Welcome to Country sight says it all
AFL greats and commentators have lauded “special” scenes in Darwin as a Welcome to Country kicked off the league’s Indigenous Round.
Dan’s double life: Meet Rioli the YouTube fishing influencer
Most people know Daniel Rioli as one of the AFL’s premier halfback flankers. But he has surged in popularity off-field thanks to the success of his fishing and lifestyle channel.
Dimma’s revolution: How cellar-dweller Suns became finals threat
Time to believe Gold Coast fans? These are the stats — and insights — which show Damien Hardwick’s side is ready to make finals history.
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