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Gold Coast's problems are much deeper than the need for more draft picks, says Gary Buckenara.
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Bucky: AFL should plan for future without Suns

Gold Coast should be given 3-5 years to prosper or be sent to Tasmania, says recruiting expert Gary Buckenara. And he’s not convinced more draft concessions are going to help the battling club.

Sydney's Zak Jones celebrates kicking a goal  during AFL match Sydney Swans v North Melbourne Kangaroos at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard
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Trade talk: What will Jones cost Saints?

If St Kilda is forced to trade pick No.5 to land Brad Hill, how would it get a deal done for Sydney’s Zak Jones? The pacy midfielder is of interest to the Saints, but at what price?

Shaun Burgoyne (right) of the Hawks is congratulated by Blake Hardwick after kicking a goal during the Round 23 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, August 24, 2019.  (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Burgoyne to play on with Hawks

After weeks of speculation he would join Gold Coast, Hawthorn veteran Shaun Burgoyne will reject a long-term deal with the Suns and stick with the family club.

Shaun Burgoyne of the Hawks prepares to kick on goal  during the Round 23 AFL match between the West Coast Eagles and the Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium in Perth, Saturday, August 24, 2019.  (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Burgoyne inches closer to Suns deal

He’s a four-time premiership great — three of those in the brown and gold — but Hawk Shaun Burgoyne is closing in on a new deal with Gold Coast that could see him play on for some time yet.

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Tanking excuse out for insipid Dons

Tanking excuse out for insipid Dons

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AFL Teams: Roos lose Waite for mini-final

NORTH Melbourne will face Collingwood without Jarrad Waite but the Pies have a big inclusion. Meanwhile, Sydney and Gold Coast have suffered surprise injuries. REPLAY SUPERCOACH CHAT

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 04: Jacob Weitering of the Blues demands the ball during the round 11 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on June 4, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Rising Star a race in three

THREE experts predict three different Rising Star winners. Who is right? Plus premiership and trade tips. OUR EXPERTS ANSWER SEVEN BURNING FOOTY QUESTIONS

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 09: Gary Ablett of the Suns looks on during the round 16 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Brisbane Lions at Metricon Stadium on July 9, 2016 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Ablett to miss rest of season

SUNS captain Gary Ablett needs surgery on his shoulder and will miss the rest of the season as the Gold Coast injury curse gets even worse.

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