Saints’ AFL fear as war of words explodes over ‘nepo baby’ jab
The Saints are set to ramp up their fight against the academy selection process, as a war of words breaks out after Ross Lyon’s “nepo baby” whack at the Suns.
Gold Coast
‘Genuine X-factor’: suburban star linked with Suns
Former AFL player Nathan Freeman says his local football teammate and mid-season draft hope, high-flying Caleb Lewis, ‘has the tools to be a star’.
Unwanted Dusty call, Cyril love: Rising Sun finds fine line
An ‘unnecessary’ call heaped pressure on Bailey Humphrey. But after a difficult period, the gun youngster has hit his stride in Damien Hardwick’s system.
‘I love him’: Hawks legend takes ‘small step back’ into the fold
Despite Sam Mitchell referring to the ‘complicated situation’ during the week, club legend Cyril Rioli made a rare – and celebrated – AFL appearance on Thursday night.
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Forgotten ex-AFL player’s early retirement ‘heartbreak’, rare injury
Josh Corbett gave the game away at 28 after fighting tooth and nail to get there. In an upfront interview with DAN BATTEN, the ex-Docker and Sun reflects on his decision to undergo a surgery that no player has ever come back from.
Predictions, best 23: 2025 has to be the year the Suns rise, right?
Is 2025 finally the year? In Damien Hardwick’s second season on the Gold Coast, finals will once again be the expectation for the Suns. CALLUM DICK previews their season.
Matt Rowell opens up on Dimma, his Suns future and Victorian interest
Suns midfielder Matt Rowell has spoken about his long-term future heading into the final year of his contract amid strong Victorian interest.
Suns’ summer standouts prompt King’s big 2025 call
Gold Coast spearhead Ben King has raved about the young forwards at the Suns, insisting it could force Damien Hardwick into a rethink of the Suns’ 2025 line-up.
The mindset shift which turned rising Sun into a superstar
Two years after his AFL career was in the balance, Sam Flanders is on the cusp of superstardom. He tells CALLUM DICK about the key shift which made it happen.
Walter’s vow after rude AFL awakening
Jed Walter dominated junior football, but after his first year at Gold Coast he has learnt the AFL is a different beast. Now, he has a plan to make the leap from good to great.
Rising Sun reveals ‘toll’ of living with Dusty comparison
Suns forward Bailey Humphrey has vowed to ‘pave my own path in the AFL’ after a disappointing 2024 season, in part thanks to comparisons to a famous football name.
‘Like NBA2K’: Suns rookie on his AFL shock
Drafted moments before his graduation, Asher Eastham went from living at home in country Victoria to bunking with Touk Miller in an award-winning Gold Coast home.
Gold Coast skipper requests trade hours after club sacks coach
Just hours after sacking coach Cam Joyce, the Suns have been hit by a trade request from their captain. ELIZA REILLY and DAN CHERNY have the details.
Suns swing axe on coach after review
Gold Coast has brought an abrupt end to its AFLW senior coach’s tenure despite two years remaining on his contract.
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