Footy love-in? Dimma calls off Gold Coast code war
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.
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Rowell concedes adjustment to Dimma ’will take time’
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.
Dimma’s tough task, GWS flex: Key notes from Giants-Suns
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.
Hardwick’s forward plans thrust into chaos after latest injury
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.
‘Tiger Time’ still in vogue at Suns
Richmond may be removing references to its golden years, but Damien Hardwick’s new side is still soaking in the Tigers era.
Ex-Sun retches throughout AFL horror story
He could barely get the words out of his mouth, but a former Sun has recalled a revolting story from his time at the AFL battlers.
’No ceiling’: Star commits in huge boost for Suns
Gold Coast has secured the signature of one of the hottest properties on the AFL market in a major win for new coach Damien Hardwick.
Fagan teases fans with Rayner masterclass in pre-season hit out
Another Cam Rayner midfield masterclass will have Brisbane Lions fans salivating after Chris Fagan’s men looked a class above the Suns in the first real hitout for both sides this pre-season.
‘I love Dimma’: Suns’ ‘teacher’s pet’ lifts lid on Hardwick impact
The player dubbed Damien Hardwick’s ‘teacher’s pet’ has revealed the impact the premiership coach has had since arriving on the Gold Coast.
‘Up for it’: Players embrace Hardwick’s bold target
The ‘clean slate’ under new Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has the Suns excited and expecting to reach the finals for the first time this year.
Tigers life member defects from Punt Rd to join Dimma’s Suns
He’s been one of the longest-serving stalwarts at Punt Rd, but 24 years of service have come to an end for a beloved face at Richmond. However, the Tigers will come face-to-face with him in Opening Round.
Sexton’s ‘freshen up’: Why Dimma moved Suns forward back
Alex Sexton has never played in defence in his life: not as a junior, not at lower levels – never. He speaks to CALLUM DICK about why new coach Damien Hardwick wanted him down back.
Dimma: The young Sun who could be one of game’s best ever
Damien Hardwick has big wraps on one of his young Suns – and it’s not Matt Rowell, Ben King or Noah Anderson. See the full Q&A here.
King fit for season opener as Suns set for defensive reshuffle
One of Gold Coast’s key pillars has declared himself good to go for the first game of the season as the Suns look to reshuffle their defence under new coach Damien Hardwick. CALLUM DICK has all the news from Suns training.
Hardwick: I haven’t spoken to Dew — yet
Damien Hardwick says he is indebted to Stuart Dew for his “incredible” work on the Gold Coast, but revealed he has not spoken to his former teammate since taking on the Suns job.
Every Sun rated: Can Dimma turn King into Riewoldt 2.0?
Ben King can add more to his game than just kicking goals, and Damien Hardwick is the perfect man to help him do it. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH rate every Sun here.
Suns rubbish Dimma rumours, set ambitious flag target
Gold Coast has set an ambitious time frame for when it expects to be in flag contention under Damien Hardwick, while dismissing rumours it tapped up the premiership winner while he was still at Richmond.
Ex-Saint’s 7000km trek to keep AFL career alive
One of the ex-AFL players fighting for a list spot has travelled across the country and back again in a bid to extend his career at the top level for at least another year.
Suns young gun set to miss chance at early debut after injury
Gold Coast’s next big thing in the forward line Jed Walter is racing the clock for a round zero debut after injuring his collarbone at training.
Seven wonders of the Gold Coast: Suns young guns to shine in 2024
The Gold Coast Suns will be hoping to make their first final under new coach Damien Hardwick. But to break into a hotly-contested top eight, they’ll need some young guns to make new ground. Here are seven candidates to step up for the Suns.
Dimma already lauded for immediate Suns impact
Damien Hardwick might not have coached a game for the Gold Coast yet, but his players are amazed at the job he’s doing. Can he break their finals drought? Have your say.
Club by club: The goalsneak who could set the AFL alight in 2024
The Gold Coast Suns fell flat in season 2023 after being in the box seat for its maiden finals berth. Under new coach Damien Hardwick, they’ll look to make new ground.
Hypocritical & ignorant: Why AFL academy critics have it so wrong
Opinion: The only thing louder than the red playing guernsey presented to Gold Coast AFL draftees are the critics screaming out about a broken system. This is why they they are so misguided
Draft’s big flaw exposed as Suns storm erupts
The AFL Draft’s big flaw was on display as the Gold Coast Suns pulled off a controversial raid with explosive rumours swirling.
Cross-country move that netted Curnow clone for Suns
He’s viewed as the best player not named Harley Reid in this year’s draft – but how has Jed Walter slipped through the fingers of the West Coast Eagles? It means Gold Coast are already draft night winners.
Suns respond to calls for King defensive switch
After two goalkicking greats called for Gold Coast to make a drastic switch with out-of-form Ben King, the Suns have responded to the idea.
Lynch: Why King should go back to move forward
Fox Footy’s Alastair Lynch suggests the Suns take a page out of the Brisbane Lions’ book to help star forward Ben King return to form.
Six-shooter Giants have finals in sights
GWS has surged into the eight on the back of a six-game winning streak as Gold Coast had no answer to brilliant Giants skipper Toby Greene.
Second ACL sidelines Gold Coast star
The Gold Coast Suns are rallying around luckless defender Lachie Weller after scans revealed he needs major knee surgery for the second time in as many seasons.
‘Arms, legs and appendages’: V’landys’ crack at delusional AFL
Gill McLachlan can call Queensland an ‘AFL state’ but the fact is the league has sunk hundreds of millions of dollars into the Suns for no finals appearances – an irony not lost on Peter V’landys.
Lyon: I need another pre-season to fix Saints’ issues
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has delivered a brutally honest assessment of where the Saints are at as they face the prospect of sliding out of the top eight.
Gill gives tick of approval to Dew sacking
Outgoing AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has rejected the assertion that the Gold Coast Suns are a “basket case” in suggesting the sacking of Stuart Dew shows the club has grown up.
AFL boss tosses hand grenade at Aussie state
Gillon McLachlan has made a staggering claim against his rival code with an eyebrow-raising comment about one Aussie state.
Why coaches should be licking their lips to lead Suns
The Suns have a rising list and now need a new coach, which is why recruiters believe any coaching prospects should be licking their lips to take over. Jay Clark analyses where the Suns are at.
Suns interim coach calls for ‘passion’
Gold Coast Suns interim coach Steven Kings wants his players’ “heads back in the game” following the sacking of Stuart Dew.
‘Heavy couple of days’: Suns reveal toll of Dew axing
Gold Coast interim coach Steven King lifted the lid on the impact Stuart Dew’s sacking has had on the club’s players as he prepares to lead them for the first time.
‘That’s crap’: AFL great explodes over Suns
AFL icon Malcolm Blight has coming out swinging over a Gold Coast Suns “myth” that has left him “absolutely dirty”.
Key powerbroker quits Gold Coast Suns
The fallout from the Gold Coast Suns sacking of senior coach Stuart Dew continues with a key member of the club’s off-field team departing the club, effective immediately.
This Aussie city will kill any sporting team
Stuart Dew’s sacking at the hands of the Gold Coast Suns is more proof this city is the undefeated “death zone” of Australian sport.
Under fire AFL coach sacked immediately
The Gold Coast Suns have brought an end to an era, parting ways with coach Stuart Dew amid intense scrutiny over their middling fortunes.
Sacked coach left ‘frustrated and angry’
Gerard Whateley believes the Gold Coast Suns “failed” sacked coach Stuart Dew for their handling of his eventual departure over the past week as the AFL world responded to his dismissal.
Stuart Dew sacked as Suns coach
Stuart Dew is out as coach of the Gold Coast Suns after six seasons.
How Suns can defy history to ease pressure on Dew
Stuart Dew’s position has been called into question – but his players have an opportunity to change the narrative against Port Adelaide. And it all starts in one key area.
Embattled Suns coach not chasing ‘sympathy’
Stuart Dew has the support of Gold Coast Suns chief executive officer Mark Evans – for now.
Dew has ‘full support’ as Suns deny Hardwick approach
Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans has denied the Suns have made an approach to Damien Hardwick as he provides his ‘full support’ to embattled coach Stuart Dew.
AFL coach unloads on journo’s ‘vendetta’
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has unloaded on “unfounded” claims by a veteran journalist, claiming his players are “filthy”.
The curious case of Damien Hardwick’s coaching future
Damien Hardwick couldn’t have positioned himself better for the Suns coaching role if he had tried, and Gold Coast will find it difficult to ignore him for 2024, writes Jon Ralph.
Suns boss facing axe by ‘end of month’
Stuart Dew’s days as coach of the Gold Coast Suns are numbered, according to veteran AFL reporter Caroline Wilson.
Hardwick shadow creeps over Suns, Dew
Gold Coast is backing coach Stuart Dew but he is coaching for his football future over the next eight rounds after Damien Hardwick declared he wants to coach again.
‘I feel valued’: Markov reveals key difference between Pies, Suns
Gold Coast showed Oleg Markov the door last year. On Saturday night, he hurt his former club wearing black and white. He opens up about his renaissance at Collingwood.
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