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.
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.
Veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson has sparked debate after calling for Suns coach to follow his own advice in the pursuit of Dustin Martin.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Dustin Martin’s AFL future has been at the centre of constant speculation, now a great of the game has delivered bombshell news.
As the rumour mill goes into overdrive over Dustin Martin’s future, his former coach has left the door open for a reunion.
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.
Pies defender Brayden Maynard is up to his old tricks, easily going to ground in a move that swiftly had fans calling for fines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says a Sun will be welcomed back into the senior side after serving a suspension for a homophobic slur.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It was an ugly game of football, one that was devoid of any high-level skill, writes RONNY LERNER. But the match came alive in the final term as the Saints held on in a nail-biting finish.
From delisted Docker to key defensive pillar, Sam Collins is finally earning the recognition he deserves after helping to transform Gold Coast’s back six.
Just under a year after his sacking from the Gold Coast Suns, Stuart Dew has made his AFL return, this time helping the Suns’ biggest rival.
When Damien Hardwick became Gold Coast coach he said that 80 per cent of the Suns’ first premiership side was already in the building, they may not be there yet, but the formula seems apparent.
By Tom Green’s admission, he ‘slid’ in the 2019 super-draft order, so where does he place himself when re-selecting ahead of a Gather Round match up with the Suns no.1 from that year Matt Rowell?
Sam Clohesy ended his three-year stint in the Gold Coast Academy certain his chance was lost. Five years on, the former Weribee star is ready for the AFL and to repay the faith of the Suns.
Ethan Read knew his great mates Jed Walter and Will Graham would be drafted when he played alongside them at Palm Beach Currumbin, but wasn’t so sure about himself. This weekend the trio will run out together in Gather Round.
With the Suns’ boom key forward recruit Jed Walter showing glimpses of his potential on debut, don’t be surprised to see Jack Lukosius becoming a swingman weapon for Damien Hardwick writes CALLUM DICK.
Gold Coast Suns’ top pick from last year’s draft won’t be guaranteed games after a quiet AFL debut, but the club is bullish about his huge potential.
When Liam Jones was exiled to the QAFL, he told a young key forward how to get under defenders’ skin. Now, that key forward – Jed Walter – is set to play against Jones in the AFL.
Suns skipper Touk Miller says his club has one of the best midfields in the AFL, and his charges are ready to keep their unbeaten start to 2024 alive when they face the Western Bulldogs.
Jarrod Witts is the unsung hero of the Suns’ star-studded midfield and with a new two year deal, the co-skipper is on track to become Gold Coast’s longest serving captain.
Three-time AFL premiership-winning coach Damien Hardwick says there’s still plenty of hope for struggling Collingwood and Brisbane.
Brandon Ellis left Richmond with two flags, then the Tigers went and won a third. Damien Hardwick helps reflect on the now very happy Sun’s career ahead of game 250.
As they chase a third successive win, the captain of the Gold Coast Suns has put a premiership on the agenda after making a big call.
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will look for positives after the Crows’ wipe-out on the Gold Coast, with the Crows unable to make a dint in the Suns’ star-studded midfield.
Those playing SuperCoach might want to avoid picking Gold Coast players because coach Damien Hardwick’s system isn’t about stats.
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
He’s still got a year to run on his current contract, but exciting defender Wil Powell’s call to commit for a further four years shows great confidence in Damien Hardwick and the Suns, writes CALLUM DICK.
Damien Hardwick’s message was heard loud and clear by Matt Rowell, who torched Richmond with 20 clearances on the weekend. See the edict and stats behind Rowell’s dominance.
Ben King understands the fascination with contract talks, but is glad he can let his football do the talking after putting pen to paper last year. He tells CALLUM DICK he wants the footy to be talking loudly.
Matt Rowell has taken the Tigers’ big guns to the cleaners to help Gold Coast and new coach Damien Hardwick start 2024 in style. And it wasn’t pretty for Richmond.
Settle down Richmond fans, your champion midfielder isn’t officially wearing Gold Coast Suns colours just yet.
Damien Hardwick’s revolution on the Gold Coast is taking shape — but with a warning from club powerbrokers to be patient. CALLUM DICK takes you inside the big changes.
Far from taking on NRL, Damien Hardwick says the Suns and Gold Coast Titans can work together. And a quirky link with Des Hasler might help.
Matt Rowell was disappointed at losing a pre-season match to the GWS but he is well aware that adjusting to Damien Hardwick’s complex system will take time.
The enormity of Damien Hardwick’s task at the Suns is becoming clearer, with the Giants dominating the Suns in Canberra to close out their respective pre-seasons. Lachlan McKirdy has all the intel.
Damien Hardwick still appears undecided on the best forward mix at the Suns, and their newest injury concern could not come at a worse time.
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