The reason Dusty won’t snare big Gold Coast payday
Gary Ablett Jr was paid stacks of AFL cash to head to the Gold Coast, but there’s a big reason Dusty wouldn’t should he decide to move, while Lance Franklin is considering a return to football.
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Tigers hero who ‘brought together football club’ calls time
Damien Hardwick was there for Brandon Ellis’ first game and his last, and has lauded the Tigers’ tenacity and vulnerability as he calls time on his career.
‘To Dimma’: Retiring Sun’s emotional tribute
A Gold Coast wingman has called time on his 251-game career and paid tribute to his former coach at two different clubs.
Tribunal: Fyfe, Uwland learn fate after challenging bans
Gold Coast’s Bodhi Uwland and Fremantle’s Nat Fyfe both fronted the tribunal on Tuesday night. SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON has the details on how they went.
The odd couple who could save Suns’ season
For years, they’ve competed for spots, but on Saturday they ran out together for the first time. Jarrod Witts believes he and Ned Moyle can not just work in tandem, but star in it.
Emphatic response from dropped Sun as cricket convert debuts
Alex Sexton reminded the Gold Coast Suns selectors of what he can do up forward, while a former Big Bash cricketer made his VFL debut. More here.
Patchwork Lions expose stubborn Hardwick’s coaching flaw
Brisbane Lions have launched into the AFL’s top-two and left Gold Coast needing a miracle to play finals for the first time. CALLUM DICK breaks down the QClash and how Damien Hardwick played into Brisbane’s hands.
Butters, Walsh, Bont: Where gun Sun has them all covered
He delivered arguably the biggest moment in his club’s history, and Noah Anderson is certainly living up to the hype of being a top two draft choice, cementing himself among the game’s best midfielders.
The top 25 Lions and Suns: Who’s most likely to dominate QClash?
It’s perhaps the most important QClash yet. Who from the Lions or Suns will push their side over the line? CALLUM DICK has the numbers and Champion Data rankings.
Winning Ashcroft medal would be an ‘honour’ for young Lion
For one emerging Brisbane Lions star, Saturday’s QClash holds some extra significance.
Suns not fooled by Lions line-up
Suns coach Damien Hardwick won’t fall for any selection mind games the Lions might be trying to play ahead of Saturday’s QClash.
Depleted Lions to keep it ‘simple’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has promised the Lions won’t take victory for “granted” in Saturday’s QClash.
Lions urged to resist Hipwood switch
Despite their list of unavailable defenders growing, the Lions shouldn’t move one of their star forwards into the backline, a club great says.
Suns out to rectify ‘anomaly’, flip script on ‘big brother’ Lions
The Gold Coast Suns seem well aware of their issues going forward ahead of a must-win QClash against rivals Brisbane, with a midfield star defending their underperforming forward line.
‘Concern’: AFL’s please explain to Lions
The AFL wants answers from the Lions regarding Brisbane’s handling of a head knock suffered by one of the club’s best players.
Ex-BBL speedster targets Suns debut after cross-code switch
Zak Evans hopes to feature for Gold Coast this year after the former BBL cricketer’s code switch was rubber-stamped by the AFL.
Big Bash bowler’s bold AFL ambitions
The Gold Coast Suns have snared the services of a former Melbourne Renegades and Victoria fast bowler.
‘Thin ice’: Secret behind Lions’ turnaround
The Lions have been rewarded for taking risks in a winning streak that has lifted them back into AFL premiership contention.
Tsunami warning? Expansion Cup win leaves Giants poised to strike
In a season as tight as this, the Giants rounding into form looms as a threat over the competition, as the woes of the Suns away from home continued in the latest Expansion Cup game.
Dusty’s Richmond future clouded as fitness issues linger
When — or if — Dustin Martin will run out in Tigers colours remains up in the air. JON RALPH has the latest on the Richmond star’s clouded future.
‘Simple’ way for Suns to rectify away form
Until the Gold Coast can break its away hoodoo, the ‘narrative’ will remain the same, according to Suns coach Damien Hardwick.
The bold plan for boutique 5000-seat Gold Coast stadium
A Gold Coast sporting club has stated its bold aim to construct a secondary boutique stadium. Find out what it would be used for.
‘Sorry mum’: Hardwick responds to F-bomb critic
The AFL didn’t like the outburst from the Gold Coast Suns coach last week but there was another significant person who liked it even less.
Damning numbers behind Suns’ scoring woes
A historically inefficient forward line is hurting Gold Coast’s hopes of a maiden finals berth as the hot-and-cold Suns search for answers.
Rising Suns defender extends Gold Coast stay
One of Gold Coast’s brightest young talents wants to ‘repay the faith’ shown in him after extending his stay with the Suns.
Rookie to riches: Young Sun signs fresh deal
Breakout Gold Coast defender Bodhi Uwland’s purple patch of form has been rewarded with a new two-year deal.
Inside Dimma’s explosive spray after shock North loss
Gold Coast vice-captain Sam Collins says Damien Hardwick’s message was heard loud and clear after the coach’s public spray in the wake of the shock loss to North Melbourne.
Eight picks in top 40: How Tiges can build generational draft haul
Richmond are on track to finish 18th for the first time but by trading a couple of aging premiership stars, they could walk into this year’s draft with an epic hand of picks.
AFL issues official response to Hardwick F-bomb
AFL football boss Laura Kane has revealed what she told the Suns after Damien Hardwick’s media conference F-bomb, as Gold Coast braces for more injury pain.
Dusty ‘mistake’ exposed in heated TV clash
Veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson has sparked debate after calling for Suns coach to follow his own advice in the pursuit of Dustin Martin.
AFL rules on Hardwick F-bomb
After his team fell to lowly North Melbourne on Saturday, Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick dropped some colourful language and the AFL wasn’t happy.
Robbo: ‘When’ and ‘if’ loom large for coaches in the run home
It’s the time of year some coaches start making peace with their football mortality. Adam Simpson is already doing so, writes MARK ROBINSON, but who else is feeling the heat?
‘We’ve got to grow the f— up’: Dimma unleashes on Suns
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
Suns set for stint without skipper after vertebrae fracture
Understudy Ned Moyle will once again take the reins at the Suns after co-captain Jarrod Witts fractured a vertebrae on the weekend. CALLUM DICK has the details.
‘It’s done’: AFL great drops trade bombshell
Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.
‘Always looking’: Suns coach fuels Dusty rumour
As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.
From unwanted to the top tier: The Clohesy rise continues
This time last year, Sam Clohesy was plying his trade across halfback for in the VFL. Now, he’s one of the highest-rated wingman at the top level – and has a new contract to match.
Fans all say same thing over Maynard act
Pies defender Brayden Maynard is up to his old tricks, easily going to ground in a move that swiftly had fans calling for fines.
Pies denied as footy’s new fortress claims another big scalp
Gold Coast has withstood a Nick Daicos-inspired last-quarter charge from Collingwood to celebrate one of its biggest home wins and keep its dream of a maiden finals berth on track.
‘Flag in the ground’: Suns out to prove credentials against Pies
Last year, Gold Coast’s momentum was stopped dead by a rampaging Collingwood on the way to a premiership. This year, the Suns are intent on reversing the ledger and proving they’re the real deal.
Giants coach, Suns boss continue to push Academy ‘advantage’
Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans and GWS coach Adam Kingsley are united in their view that their access to northern academies should remain unchanged given other disadvantages their clubs face.
‘Bit of a win’: Suns snare former cricketer
Gold Coast is getting better at keeping players but luring talent is the next aim and it’s started with winning the fight for a former cricketer.
‘Interstate from where?’: Term which exposes AFL divide
For decades, any club outside Victoria has been referred to as interstate. Now, a fed-up club boss has urged a rethink as he hit back about ongoing angst surrounding northern academies.
‘Excruciating pain’: Mum of Suns Academy guns opens up
What exactly does the Suns Academy do to prepare players for the AFL? Michelle Uwland opens up on sons Bodhi and Zeke’s sometimes stressful journeys and why she would do it all again.
Young Sun turns back on Crows, Pies interest to re-sign
A Gold Coast youngster has turned his back on monster interstate offers from Adelaide, Collingwood and Melbourne to re-sign with Damien Hardwick’s Suns, reports JON RALPH.
Suns star’s immediate recall after ban
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says a Sun will be welcomed back into the senior side after serving a suspension for a homophobic slur.
Voss warns AFL as Blues, Suns push back on draft changes
Michael Voss admits he’s confused that the AFL are making changes to this year’s draft that will put their recruitment strategy at risk. Plus more on the Suns’ stance to make it easier to draft academy players.
Another devastating ACL blow for injury-plagued Roo
After recovering from serious elbow and shoulder injuries during his time at North Melbourne, highly-talented young gun Brayden George has torn his ACL playing in the VFL.
The ‘demons’ set to kill Gold Coast’s 2024 finals vision
Dimma, we have a problem. When the optimism at the Suns was at its highest, its achilles heel may have ended their finals hopes again. Mick McGuane grades their season so far.
AFL admits umpire error as contentious calls reviewed
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
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