2023/2024 Gold Coast Draft & Trade periods

[Jirik13]

SUN’S TALKS PROGRESS​

Victorian clubs chasing Gold Coast midfielder Sam Flanders might be rebuffed as talks continue over a four-year deal.
The 22-year-old from Fish Creek in Gippsland finished the year with a superb fortnight, racking up possession tallies of 36 (five clearances) and 29 (two goals).
The deal is not done yet but the Suns believe they are in a good position on that deal given he is getting serious midfield time in a team about to welcome Damien Hardwick.

Elijah Holland could move back to Melbourne despite being contracted, while clubs will surely ask about Chris Burgess

21

Chris Burgess

Age

28

Ht

194cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.2

2star

K

3.9

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

6.6

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.4

4star

G

0.4

3star

(contracted to 2024) given his 51-goal VFL season from only 17 games.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-news-harley-reid-draft-latest-jade-gresham-sam-flanders-tarryn-thomas-and-more/news-story/12af704a133f03f738db98cfe467d494

 

[Jirik13]

SUNS ACADEMY STOCKS RISE​

No wonder Damien Hardwick believes the Suns have 80 per cent of their talent needed to win a flag on their list given the perfect ruck succession plan.
The Suns will secure 202cm Gold Coast academy ruckman Ethan Read with an early pick, but many good judges believe he will start his career as a centre half back.

The most hyped ruckman in the VFL this year is Ned Moyle, who was taken by the Suns in the 2021 mid-season draft.
He is still only 21 0 and played two AFL games this year but has totally dominated the VFL so by the time Jarrod Witts

28

Jarrod Witts

Age

32

Ht

209cm

Wt

110kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.8

4star

CL

3.3

5star

HO

31.8

5star

D

10.8

3star

K

5.9

2star

HB

4.9

3star

CL

3.4

4star

HO

29.5

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

3.6

3star

CL

0.4

3star

HO

8.0

5star

hangs up the boots he will be ready to take over the No.1 ruck role.

By then Read can hand him support but might also be playing as a defender who can succeed Sam Collins, a hugely popular key defender who gives his all but turns 30 next year.

Gold Coast will secure key position forward Jed Walter and 172cm Touk Miller

11

Touk Miller

Age

28

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

12.3

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

5.4

5star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.0

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

10.6

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

17.8

5star

K

5.8

3star

HB

12.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.0

5star

clone Jake Rogers but will also secure a fourth Suns academy selection.

Palm Beach Currumbin’s Will Graham is a 186cm midfielder who will likely go later in the draft but the Suns would like to draft him.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-news-harley-reid-draft-latest-jade-gresham-sam-flanders-tarryn-thomas-and-more/news-story/12af704a133f03f738db98cfe467d494

 

[Jirik13]

To be clear, I have no problem with taking 3 highly rated academy kids. It’s very exciting for us and QLD AFL and I’ve watched all three closely this year.

But we do the same thing every year, taking top rated kids, and expect different results, wondering why our competitors rise while we don’t. No matter how highly rated, draft picks are always speculative. There is risk, and time, required.

Now we have a new coach, again, and we hope things will be different. A lot of hope rides on Hardwick.

I love all our players, but we just seem to be lacking, and I think our lacking is due to more than a coach and a couple of highly touted academy kids. There are fundamental holes in the list that these three academy players may not fill (though we all hope they will).

It was just a (controversial) musing, is all.

You and all others make valid points.

Where does improvement come from?

A lot of people put blame on Dew, the team plan, list underperforming. Will Hardwick push team to make that final step, improve game plan, consistency, skills, mental side?

Once the team makes a string of wins, confidence usually goes through the roof and the team can get on the roll. Look at Blues. They looked hopeless during 8 consecutive losses and now a lot of people have them seriously challenging. And we did have them on plate at HBS. we are not as bad as some people suggest.

Will inside growth be enough? We have a lot of players who should progress as they get more mature and with more experience but it's not as simple and it does not happen linearly and certainly not for all players.

No question top finals experienced A grader(s) would help enormously. Is it Martin? Or rather somebody else? There are some players on Tigers list I would prefer more. Let's see what Dimma can do, can he attract someone. Dimma's first job is to re-sign Flanders. Time is ticking. Extending Ben during off-season would be handy too.

For me it's really non-negotiable that we draft and keep our top academy kids. They are/will be the base for our long-term success. I believe we can get top 3 academy kids and at the same time A grader if opportunity arises this off-season (I doubt it will happen).

It is extremely even competition. Every team usually improves. I have hard time to see who we would jump in top 8. And that's not even considering teams that did not make it like us and will be aspiring for finals too (Freo, Crows, WB).

 

[CanYouFeelTheSunburn]

Sam Edmund on SEN now: Sam Flanders is a done deal on 4 years, only hold up is finalising the financial details of the contract.

 

[robo_1]

Where does improvement come from?

Basic skills would be a huge improvement

 

[Jirik13]

Basic skills would be a huge improvement

Especially under pressure. Some players should be re-programmed to never attempt risky kick (hello Collins, Lemmens)

 

[GC2015]

Sam Edmund on SEN now: Sam Flanders is a done deal on 4 years, only hold up is finalising the financial details of the contract.

Fantastic. Another tick for Dimma since taking over.

 

[Jen2310]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-news-harley-reid-draft-latest-jade-gresham-sam-flanders-tarryn-thomas-and-more/news-story/12af704a133f03f738db98cfe467d494

Thats optimistic. I reckon it gets done.

 

[ajhgcs]

Sam Edmund on SEN now: Sam Flanders is a done deal on 4 years, only hold up is finalising the financial details of the contract.

I'm guessing CBA % rise that is baked into to almost every new contract.

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[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Sam Edmund on SEN now: Sam Flanders is a done deal on 4 years, only hold up is finalising the financial details of the contract.

Good man Ned

 

[Jen2310]

Sam Flanders (Gold Coast)

“This has progressed to the point where it would be a big surprise if he doesn’t stay at the Gold Coast.

“Both parties are a fair way down the track on a four-year deal.”

Sam Edmund’s trade and contract update on 18 AFL players

Sound the Trade Bell!

www.sen.com.au

 

[Iva Bigun]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-news-harley-reid-draft-latest-jade-gresham-sam-flanders-tarryn-thomas-and-more/news-story/12af704a133f03f738db98cfe467d494

I have bitten my nails so much they are up to my elbows waiting for this deal to get done, the longer it drags are less likely I feel it is

 

[Jen2310]

I have bitten my nails so much they are up to my elbows waiting for this deal to get done, the longer it drags are less likely I feel it is

its now that far down the track, it would be a surprise if it doesn't get done at this point. Just a matter of time now.

 

[Iva Bigun]

Thats optimistic. I reckon it gets done.

Let’s hope so Jen

 

[Southern Sun]

Cal twomey suggesting chol as possibly gettable. Twomey one of the more reliable journos and wouldn't think he would bring up his name if there was no noise around it. Sort of makes sense though.

 

[Jen2310]

Paul Connors wasn’t convinced King will stay? Someone was saying

What did he say about king?


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[Jirik13]

Paul Connors wasn’t convinced King will stay? Someone was saying

What did he say about king?


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He actually said something like "it seems everybody is happy'. Definitely did not say "Paul Connors wasn’t convinced King will stay?"

 

[Jen2310]

He actually said something like "it seems everybody is happy'

Thanks. Im out so can’t watch it atm


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[Jirik13]

Thanks. Im out so can’t watch it atm


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Yeah, sounded promising Ben will stay. "Ben is settled".

 

[Choppers]

From Sen article re:Connors on King


Ben King (Gold Coast)

“I think he’s really settled. I think he’s really happy.

“I’m not as close to it as Robbie (D’Orazio) is.

“I think Gold Coast and the Giants have never been more settled as a club.”


://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/08/30/player-agent-on-futures-of-star-clients-smith-billings-grundy-king-and/

 

[Jen2310]

From Sen article re:Connors on King


Ben King (Gold Coast)

“I think he’s really settled. I think he’s really happy.

“I’m not as close to it as Robbie (D’Orazio) is.

“I think Gold Coast and the Giants have never been more settled as a club.”


://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/08/30/player-agent-on-futures-of-star-clients-smith-billings-grundy-king-and/

Just watched it now. Sounded pretty positive.

 

[sunsofanarchy]

From Sen article re:Connors on King


Ben King (Gold Coast)

“I think he’s really settled. I think he’s really happy.

“I’m not as close to it as Robbie (D’Orazio) is.

“I think Gold Coast and the Giants have never been more settled as a club.”


://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/08/30/player-agent-on-futures-of-star-clients-smith-billings-grundy-king-and/

Dew has to get some credit for this

 

[Ben Drever]

For all the TT fans the past 12months

 

[Iva Bigun]

For all the TT fans the past 12months

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Should fit right into that culture

 

[ajhgcs]

Should fit right into that culture

Good replacement for Stringer

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