Gold Coast Suns

Dimma’s Suns thrashed by ominous Lions in match-sim

AFL: In his first outing as the Gold Coast Suns coach, Damein Hardwick's team was soundly beaten by the Brisbane Lions during their match simulation.

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1 month ago, Herald Sun, Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns

The key observations from Thursday’s Brisbane v Gold Coast practice match

Brisbane comfortably accounted for Gold Coast in a practice match on Thursday night. The Lions ran away 47-point winners - 15.12 (102) to 8.7 (55) - in hot, humid and windy conditions at Springfield. Both clubs sent out fairly strong teams from the beginning before Damien Hardwick introduced a large...

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1 month ago, SEN, Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns

‘No point shying away’: Suns’ quest for AFL first begins as Lions stars seek redemption — LIVE

The Gold Coast Suns’ preparations for Opening Round step up a notch on Thursday night when they meet the Brisbane Lions in a practice match at Springfield’s Brighton Homes Arena.

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1 month ago, Fox Sports, Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast Suns

‘I love Dimma’: Suns’ ‘teacher’s pet’ lifts lid on Hardwick impact

It’s not uncommon to cast an eye over Gold Coast’s training ground at Carrara and see a lone figure putting in the extras.

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1 month ago, Herald Sun, Gold Coast Suns

Tigers life member defects from Punt Rd to join Dimma’s Suns

Richmond will confront another member of its premiership dynasty in Opening Round with life member and team manager Mark Opie reuniting with Suns coach Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast.

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1 month ago, Herald Sun, Gold Coast Suns, Richmond Tigers

Sexton’s ‘freshen up’: Why Dimma moved Suns forward back

After just twelve games in two years Alex Sexton knew his AFL career was on the ropes.

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1 month ago, Herald Sun, Gold Coast Suns

Dimma Q&A: His SuperCoach lock, King saga, Suns’ second-year Dusty

In three short weeks Damien Hardwick will lead the Gold Coast Suns into battle against the club he coached to three premierships over 14 seasons.

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1 month ago, Herald Sun, Gold Coast Suns, Fantasy

King fit for season opener as Suns set for defensive reshuffle

Ben King appears primed for an Opening Round berth after a standout showing in Gold Coast’s intraclub clash at Carrara on Thursday.

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1 month ago, Herald Sun, Gold Coast Suns

Ex-Don, Saint and VFL gun join Pies in signing spree; first look at Dimma’s Suns — Track Watch

Collingwood has signed three additional players to its rookie list with VFL star Lachie Sullivan getting the call-up after a huge performance in their intraclub match on Wednesday.

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1 month ago, Fox Sports, Collingwood Magpies, Gold Coast Suns, St Kilda Saints

The top ten Gold Coast Suns players of all-time

Are these the ten greatest Suns to shine since inception?

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1 month ago, Zero Hanger, Gold Coast Suns

“Doing it quite easy”: Suns ‘unicorn’ draftee’s staggering athleticism impressing teammates

Top Gold Coast draftee Ethan Read has done his Opening Round hopes no harm over the pre-season, with his athletic abilities wowing teammates. Read was taken with Pick 9 in last year’s National Draft as a Suns Academy prospect, labelled a ‘unicorn’ for his rare talents before he’d even stepped in the...

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1 month ago, SEN, Gold Coast Suns

Suns forward set to stay despite lure to return home

The Suns spearhead appears set to put pen to paper.

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1 month ago, Zero Hanger, Gold Coast Suns

King set to sign new Suns deal and lock away future until free agency

BEN King is poised to re-sign with Gold Coast as the Suns set themselves for a charge towards a maiden finals berth. While there is no agreement on finances yet, King will commit to a two-year deal that will carry him through to free agency eligibility at the end of 2026. King, 23, has been the subject...

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1 month ago, SEN, Gold Coast Suns

The Dimma dream: Hardwick’s Tigerish plan to resurrect the Suns

The Suns have bought experience in premiership coach Damien Hardwick, creating an expectation on the Gold Coast that this time they have got it right.

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1 month ago, The Age, Gold Coast Suns, Richmond Tigers

“F**k you blokes”: Hardwick forced to watch back famous Suns win over Richmond

It's fair to say the new Gold Coast coach was left with mixed emotions?

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1 month ago, Zero Hanger, Gold Coast Suns, Richmond Tigers

Dimma’s Suns revolution faces a brutal do-or-die deadline. It’s one he can still meet

Ready or not, here they come.

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1 month ago, Fox Sports, Gold Coast Suns

Tale of the tape for your AFL team: Gold Coast

Jack Lukosius (centre) is mobbed by teammates after kicking one of his trademark long-range goals last year. Photo: AFL MEDIA GOLD COAST 2023 record: 9 wins, 14 losses (15th) THE INS Jack Mahony (North Melbourne), Jed Walter (Palm Beach Currumbin), Ethan Read (Palm Beach Currumbin), Jake Rogers (Broadbeach),...

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1 month ago, Footyology, Gold Coast Suns

Suns rubbish Dimma rumours, set ambitious flag target

Gold Coast chairman Bob East has declared ambitious plans to win the club’s first premiership as he made clear the Suns had a clear conscience over their chase for new coach Damien Hardwick.

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1 month ago, Herald Sun, Gold Coast Suns

Suns set on three-year premiership plan

“It would be a missed opportunity if we didn’t be bold and state where we’re headed.”

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1 month ago, Zero Hanger, Gold Coast Suns

“Wow”: The influence of Hardwick and why he is different to previous Suns coaches

Gold Coast’s Wil Powell says he and his teammates have been in awe of Damien Hardwick during his first pre-season as head coach. The three-time premiership coach has been busy educating his players and implementing his successful game plan as the Suns chase their maiden finals berth. Powell has been...

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1 month ago, SEN, Gold Coast Suns

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