‘Not backing down’: Ex-AFL star adamant Dusty is bound for Suns
A former AFL star has boldly claimed Dustin Martin’s retirement is part of a “long play” strategy to reunite with Damien Hardwick and continue his career on the Gold Coast.
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‘This is different’: Why Suns say Hardwick’s first year not wasted
Another year without finals beckons for the Gold Coast Suns — but according to their vice-captain, this time a failure to reach the top eight is different. CALLUM DICK explains why.
‘We’ve failed’: Frustrated Hardwick says ‘tough calls’ loom for Suns
A frank Damien Hardwick has conceded “we’ve failed” after watching his Gold Coast side’s hopes of a maiden finals berth evaporate in a season-defining loss to West Coast.
‘Past his best at 28’: Suns’ fears for battering ram Rowell
Damien Hardwick has conceded the Suns need to better manage Matt Rowell’s workload amid fears his own tenacity could cut his time short at the top level.
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Return of the ‘brutal Blues’ delivers warning to rivals
The relentless pressure which had Carlton ranked among the top premiership contenders is back — and as CHRIS CAVANAGH writes, it couldn’t have come at a better time.
‘Dangerous’ issue AFL needs to fix
Carlton coach Michael Voss and Suns coach Damien Hardwick have put the AFL’s umpiring in the spotlight once again.
The SOS deal that might come back to hurt Blues – today
Matt Rowell and best mate Noah Anderson were always Gold Coast bound in 2019. But a draft night trade by Carlton also handed the Suns another Victorian young gun.
Dimma wants Vic clubs ‘named and shamed’ over travel bias
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick was seething at ‘laughable’ suggestions from Victorian clubs questioning the legitimacy of travel burdens for interstate sides.
King of the Coast: Career-best numbers for Suns gun
Ben King’s incredible form has shot him to the top of the Coleman Medal tally, making for a mouthwatering encounter with Carlton stars Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay this weekend.
SA return? Dimma, gun Sun’s strong response to trade murmurs
Jack Lukosius starred against Geelong on Thursday night slotting five goals. Could he return home to South Australia come trade time? The star Sun and his coach have their say.
‘It’s not about umpires…’: Scott bites tongue after historic belting
Chris Scott didn’t miss in his discussion about umpiring last week. But, despite a lopsided free kick count, he took a different approach after Gold Coast dismantled his side in Darwin.
Suns make Top End statement with dominant Cats win
The Suns are in the AFL’s top eight after a breathtaking performance in Darwin gave them a 64-point win over Geelong.
Three takeaways from the Suns’ slaughter of the Cats
Seven Gold Coast Suns went nuclear in a record-breaking night against Geelong in Darwin. See our SuperCoach takeaways and relive the updates here.
AFL world reacts to new Welcome to Country
There has been a mixed reaction to a different take on the Welcome to Country for the AFL clash in Darwin.
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