Suns dud deals giving rivals a leg-up on draft stage
Lachie Weller. Jack Bowes. Insane pick swaps. The Suns may be playing a completely different game come draft time, but it’s giving their rivals a massive leg-up.
Gold Coast
Race for trade period’s hottest property goes into overdrive
The list of clubs interested in Gold Coast’s sought-after pick 13 is growing, complicating Collingwood’s efforts to wrench Dan Houston out of Port Adelaide in a trade.
AFL ruling opens door to wild three-team mega trade
Port Adelaide has the green light to strike a simple deal and get trade period moving – or a complex three-way move with two other clubs and multiple players.
Why your trade outrage means nothing to Gold Coast
The footy world is bewildered at the Suns paying top dollar – in this case at least pick 6 – for Daniel Rioli. However, CALLUM DICK writes, the Suns’ priorities are different to most clubs.
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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.
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