The call that led to Geelong’s recruiting coup of discarded Blue
Jack Martin slotted in seamlessly for Geelong on debut against his first old side, and it was an early meeting that set a seven-month plan towards another recruiting coup.
Gold Coast
Footy world split by unique team jumper
The Suns wore their “trailblazing” pink jumper in their loss to Geelong, leading to a strong reaction across the footy world.
Ando v Baz: Which star midfielder are you taking?
Bailey Smith is the Brownlow favourite but the numbers don’t lie for Gold Coast counterpart Noah Anderson, who finds himself in rare air ahead of Saturday’s showdown.
How footy’s greatest salary dump changed trading forever
It was a brazen contract dump, tied in with a juicy top-10 pick, that shocked the AFL. Nearly three years on, this is how the Jack Bowes deal changed trading forever.
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‘I’ve become a Queenslander’: Why Hardwick doesn’t regret Tigers exit
Damien Hardwick has fallen in love with Queensland, finding peace in life, football, and his call to leave Richmond. He opens up to CALLUM DICK on why he’s thriving on the Gold Coast.
Suns’ forgotten man ready to supercharge finals push
With all the focus on John Noble and Daniel Rioli, Lachie Weller’s “faultless” pre-season has gone under the radar. But it’s been predicted he’ll be a key cog in Gold Coast’s pursuit of a maiden finals berth.
‘Bit of impostor syndrome’: What it’s like being AFL’s newest skipper
Sitting alongside your idols as they talk about the future of the AFL is a eye-opening experience. Noah Anderson takes Scott Gullan inside what it’s like to be at your first AFL Captain’s Day.
Collision between top picks rules out Suns young gun
Gold Coast’s first pick in last year’s draft is set for a sideline stint after an impressive pre-season looked set to earn him an Opening Round debut against the Bombers.
Hardwick turns to Avicii as Suns aim to silence doubters
What do the Gold Coast Suns and music icon Avicii have in common? According to Damien Hardwick, quite a lot. Details inside.
Every Sun rated: New skipper leads fresh era, but he’s not No. 1
The list has talent in spades, but Damien Hardwick needs his group to take that next step. Will 2025 be the year? Jon Ralph and Glenn McFarlane rate every Sun.
Gold Coast Suns hacked as attack goes viral
The Gold Coast Suns have issued an apology after the AFL club was compromised in bizarre fashion on Tuesday.
Draft Night Drama: The moment Sun’s AFL future changed forever
One of the AFL’s tallest young prospects thought he was heading back to Fremantle—until Gold Coast swooped in a draft shock. Now, he’s embracing a surprise second chance. Read his full story.
Rowell breaks silence on future as rival clubs loom
Matt Rowell’s coach and captain have fronted the media to chat about recent trade speculation, now the man himself has faced the music. Read the full transcript here.
Why new Suns skipper thinks Rowell will reject Vic clubs
Gold Coast have a new captain who is full of belief that Matt Rowell will spurn the advances of rival clubs and re-sign with the Suns beyond 2025. Plus, details on Touk Miller’s knee concern.
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