Suns secure statement win — but not without a giant Pies scare
The Suns’ charge towards September has its biggest scalp in ladder-leading Collingwood. But it wasn’t without surviving the mightiest of comebacks from the Josh Daicos-inspired Pies.
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GALLERY: Fans flock to People First Stadium for Suns, Pies blockbuster
A sellout crowd was predicted to flock to People First Stadium on Friday night for the blockbuster AFL clash between the Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood Magpies.
Footy world says same thing on Pies loss
The Gold Coast Suns snatched an incredible win over Collingwood, leaving fans all making the same joke about the Magpies.
‘That’s why I came here’: Ex-Pie on a new cause and moving on
John Noble knows there’s a world where Collingwood wins another flag while he’s in Suns colours – and he’s made peace with it. He opens up on what’s driving him on the Gold Coast.
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AFL star brutally taken out, debate erupts
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Package arrives: Giants’ mighty comeback sinks Suns
Four minutes in the first term nearly sunk the Giants’ season, but four minutes in the final quarter – highlighted by Jake Stringer’s arrival as a Giant – proved a win for the ages.
‘Tipping point’: Why Saints say AFL must act on draft wipeouts
Northern clubs’ academies have come under fresh attack ahead of the most compromised draft in AFL history, with the Saints labelling this year a ‘tipping point’. See their case here.
Sam’s our man, says Suns coach
The Gold Coast Suns are not only confident of keeping key players but also believe that more stars from rival clubs will want to play for them.
Five clubs are waiting on a Matt Rowell call – who will he choose?
Four Victorian clubs – and the Suns – are waiting by the phone for Matt Rowell to make a call on his future. But the Gold Coast star isn’t a conventional target – Jon Ralph unpacks the latest.
Surviving the ‘s***storm’: Shaw’s darkest days, Roo regrets
Rhyce Shaw calls himself a “footy sicko”. But there was a long period where he stopped loving the game which has shaped his family for decades. He opens up to Callum Dick.
Debate rages over Stewart hit – but star Cat is in the clear
Chris Scott has warned the AFL risks making a “massive change to the game” if Tom Stewart is suspended for his bump on Noah Anderson. But in the end the Cats had nothing to fear.
The call that led to Geelong’s recruiting coup of discarded Blue
Jack Martin slotted in seamlessly for Geelong on debut against his first old side, and it was an early meeting that set a seven-month plan towards another recruiting coup.
Footy world split by unique team jumper
The Suns wore their “trailblazing” pink jumper in their loss to Geelong, leading to a strong reaction across the footy world.
Ando v Baz: Which star midfielder are you taking?
Bailey Smith is the Brownlow favourite but the numbers don’t lie for Gold Coast counterpart Noah Anderson, who finds himself in rare air ahead of Saturday’s showdown.
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