Wide open: Experts’ flag tips
It’s one of the most even AFL seasons in memory and after Round 18, no-one has emerged as a clear frontrunner for the premiership. Our experts give their verdict for this year’s flag.
Gold Coast
When will your club play in Round 23?
The AFL is set to make the most of top-eight shaping matches in Round 23 when it releases the game times for Essendon v Collingwood, Richmond v Brisbane and more. SNEAK PEEK
The moment Gaz got cold feet about Suns move
It was one of the biggest signings in AFL history. Geelong superstar Gary Ablett was off to the Gold Coast. But it almost didn’t happen.
Sacked: How Suns dodged Bombers-style ASADA bullet
Dean Robinson and Stephen Dank were only employed by the Gold Coast Suns for a short period of time. But Guy McKenna spotted some serious red flags. He reveals how the Suns avoided an Essendon-style disaster.
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Cocaine scandal a crushing blow
IT WAS heralded as a massive coup in the battle of the footy codes. AFL’s most powerful man helped make a play for a rugby league superstar and managed to snare him.
Glenn now ready to take AFL step
LAST year Josh Glenn declined to nominate for the three drafts despite strong interest from several AFL clubs.
Suns recruit Miller in the swing
TOUK Miller was the steal of the draft at pick 29 for the Gold Coast Suns, with many pundits expecting him to be selected much earlier.
Two-metre Peter the Wright fit for Suns
THE AFL national draft might be leaving Queensland in 2015, but “Two-Metre Peter” Wright hopes to make the Gold Coast his long-term home.
Daring drafting has Suns set to rise
GOLD Coast will never fall for conservatism at the draft table. Especially when the club’s recruiting boss says their main play is to simply go after “matchwinners”.
Hallahan hopes to step up at Suns
MITCH Hallahan and the Suns hope the former Hawk can follow in the footsteps of Josh Kennedy and Ben McGlynn by starring at a second club.
Malceski strikes gold with Suns
SYDNEY Grand Final hero Nick Malceski has signed a three-year deal to move to the Gold Coast as an unrestricted free agent.
History, Priddis too much for Ablett
HISTORY said it was impossible, even for Gary Ablett, and so it proved. The Suns champion couldn’t hold on to win the Brownlow Medal.
Brownlow Bracket semi: Joel v Gaz
VOTE NOW: Mark Robinson and Jon Ralph state the case for Joel Selwood and Gary Ablett to top the Brownlow count. Who’s more deserving? You decide.
Karmichael: Why I joined the Suns
KARMICHAEL Hunt, a tri-code pioneer who has tackled unprecedented challenges and changed perceptions, chats with Andrew Hamilton.
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