Suns in the Media - Part I

[Southern Sun]

The guys look like they are having a great time in the NT. Although it sucks not having a couple more games at heritage bank this partnership is going beautifully. Ben long

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Ben Long

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.9

3star

K

6.2

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

166.8

3star

D

12.8

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.3

3star

MG

129.0

2star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.2

5star

MG

223.0

4star

looks to be absolutely loving the opportunity to get back up there and its surely attractive for other NT boys in the future.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

The guys look like they are having a great time in the NT. Although it sucks not having a couple more games at heritage bank this partnership is going beautifully. Ben long looks to be absolutely loving the opportunity to get back up there and its surely attractive for other NT boys in the future.

Hopefully not too much... lol

 

[SUNS]

The guys look like they are having a great time in the NT. Although it sucks not having a couple more games at heritage bank this partnership is going beautifully. Ben long looks to be absolutely loving the opportunity to get back up there and its surely attractive for other NT boys in the future.

Unfortunately after this week the current partnership is expired.

Will find out Thursday what lies ahead though

 

[GC2015]

Unfortunately after this week the current partnership is expired.

Will find out Thursday what lies ahead though

Wow, really? So it's possible that this Saturday night will be our last home game in Darwin?

 

[kreglze]

Without any insight on the situation, I wouldn't mind going with 1 game a season, though I have no idea what the financials are like on it.

 

[SUNS]

Wow, really? So it's possible that this Saturday night will be our last home game in Darwin?

It is entirely possible. However I would say it is odds on that we get at least some sort of arrangement with the NT!

 

[robo_1]

Without any insight on the situation, I wouldn't mind going with 1 game a season, though I have no idea what the financials are like on it.

I rather them go back to cairns for 1 game

 

[GC2015]

Will find out Thursday what lies ahead though

How's it looking? Are we continuing with Darwin?

 

[Supersuns]

How's it looking? Are we continuing with Darwin?

Pretty sure it's not Thursday yet.

 

[GC2015]

Remarkable journey for Ace. Nice to see it getting national coverage on Sunrise.

AFL rising star Hewago Oea's road from Papua New Guinea to the Gold Coast Suns

AFL rising star Hewago Oea's road from Papua New Guinea to the Gold Coast Suns

7news.com.au

 

[The Kings Ransom]

ESPN's 2023 (slightly early) mid-year All-Australian team

Six club captains feature in ESPN's mid-year All-Australian team, while a number of fresh faces put their hand up for a blazer. Check out our consensus best-22 here.

www.espn.com.au

 

[KaySwizzle]

ESPN's 2023 (slightly early) mid-year All-Australian team

Six club captains feature in ESPN's mid-year All-Australian team, while a number of fresh faces put their hand up for a blazer. Check out our consensus best-22 here.

www.espn.com.au

Our best chances are Ballard, Witts, Anderson and (based on the past few weeks) Rowell.

Hope Ballard gets some recognition in the second half of the year. Heard a few sections of the media mentioning him briefly, but his season has been unreal.

 

[Southern Sun]

I would argue that Rowell has had a better season so far than Anderson, he just doesn't get the high possession games to grab the media and opposition spectators attention.

 

[KaySwizzle]

I would argue that Rowell has had a better season so far than Anderson, he just doesn't get the high possession games to grab the media and opposition spectators attention.

Anderson played more consistent (kicking goals too) in the first part of the season. Rowell’s last few weeks have been BOG level though. Media are definitely noticing him now!

 

[Supersuns]

I would argue that Rowell has had a better season so far than Anderson, he just doesn't get the high possession games to grab the media and opposition spectators attention.

Disagree.
Ando has gone to another level, kicking goals, high in score involvements, high in clearances. Rowell last few weeks have been great but Ando has been amazing.

 

[Brenton87]

Suns getting alot of love from David King on AFL 360

 

[GC2015]

Suns getting alot of love from David King on AFL 360

Joey Montagna was showing some love for us too. It seems like the tide is starting to turn with the media and we just have to keep winning to convince more of them.

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Disagree.
Ando has gone to another level, kicking goals, high in score involvements, high in clearances. Rowell last few weeks have been great but Ando has been amazing.

Yeah recency bias is making people here think Rowell. Ando has been a top 5 mid this season imo. Rowell aint having it though and more games like that well be laughing.

FWIW they are now both top 40 in the SI AFL Player ratings. We currently have 3 midfielders in the top 40 (incl Touk) as well as Witts.

 

[KaySwizzle]

Yeah recency bias is making people here think Rowell. Ando has been a top 5 mid this season imo. Rowell aint having it though and more games like that well be laughing.

FWIW they are now both top 40 in the SI AFL Player ratings. We currently have 3 midfielders in the top 40 (incl Touk) as well as Witts.

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We definitely have an elite midfield, especially for clearances and stoppages.

However, we do get burned on the outside, especially if another team starts winning the taps or the clearances. We basically have to win from the centre (which is true for many teams, but 100% true for us).

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

We definitely have an elite midfield, especially for clearances and stoppages.

However, we do get burned on the outside, especially if another team starts winning the taps or the clearances. We basically have to win from the centre (which is true for many teams, but 100% true for us).

Yeah and Touk was top 3 before his injury. Rowell will easily be top 10 with a couple seasons of this form.

 

[Jirik13]

Suns’ burning question: Does their backline get enough credit?

Gold Coast’s uptick in form has gone under the radar, winning four of its last six games to sit in striking distance of the top eight. And the club’s backline led by Charlie Ballard

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Charlie Ballard

Age

25

Ht

196cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

8.8

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

185.6

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.6

2star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.3

2star

MG

158.9

3star

D

9.4

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

4star

MG

156.0

3star

has been key to this run. Stats shown on Fox Footy’s AFL 360 revealedthe Suns are the ranked No. 2 in the AFL in defensive one-on-ones, with Ballard the No. 1 rated intercept mark in the AFL and on track to break the record the record for the most intercept marks in a season. Will Powell is also rated elite in intercept marking, while Darcy MacPherson is ranked elite at intercepting in and Sam Collins and Ben Long

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Ben Long

Age

27

Ht

186cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.9

3star

K

6.2

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.7

4star

MG

166.8

3star

D

12.8

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.3

3star

MG

129.0

2star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.2

5star

MG

223.0

4star

are rated above average. “I just think we need to talk more about this group, because over the last six weeks they are third-hardest team to score against when the ball goes inside their defensive 50,” dual All-Australian Leigh Montagna

Leigh Montagna

Age

41

Ht

178cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.9

5star

K

14.8

5star

HB

9.0

5star

M

4.7

4star

T

4.0

5star

MG

482.3

5star

No current season stats available

D

5.0

1star

K

3.8

2star

HB

1.2

2star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.4

4star

said on AFL 360. “We talk a lot about Matt Rowell

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Matt Rowell

Age

23

Ht

180cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.8

1star

T

5.2

5star

CL

3.8

5star

D

17.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.8

1star

T

5.2

5star

CL

3.8

5star

D

17.4

5star

K

7.6

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

0.8

1star

T

5.2

5star

CL

3.8

5star

and Noah Anderson

15

Noah Anderson

Age

23

Ht

192cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.0

2star

T

0.0

1star

CL

0.0

1star

D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

6.0

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

0.0

1star

CL

0.0

1star

D

12.0

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

6.0

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

CL

0.0

1star

, but their defenders are getting the job done. (Ballard) has to be in the (All-Australian) conversation.”

‘This is another level’: Contender cops warning; Vic powerhouses under big pressure — Round 12 Blowtorch

‘This is another level’: Contender cops warning; could BOTH grand finalists miss finals? — Blowtorch

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[KaySwizzle]

‘This is another level’: Contender cops warning; Vic powerhouses under big pressure — Round 12 Blowtorch

‘This is another level’: Contender cops warning; could BOTH grand finalists miss finals? — Blowtorch

www.foxsports.com.au

Ballard was getting some raps in AFL daily. Barret obviously didn’t give a glowing recommendation in response, but at least other people are throwing his name around as a potential AA.

 

[RowellAnderson12]

Ballard was getting some raps in AFL daily. Barret obviously didn’t give a glowing recommendation in response, but at least other people are throwing his name around as a potential AA.

Barrett is our biggest hater, don't bother with any of his opinions

 

[SandyToes]

Ballard was getting some raps in AFL daily. Barret obviously didn’t give a glowing recommendation in response, but at least other people are throwing his name around as a potential AA.

Opposition coaches know about Chucky.
Which is why dickwad Van Rooyen was instructed to punch him in the head by Simon Cuck Goodtime
But you know"it's part of the game-earning his marks"

 

[robo_1]

Gold Coast Head Coach Stuart Dew

Stuart Dew

Age

45

Ht

183cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.1

3star

K

9.1

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

12.2

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.8

4star

joins Sportsday hosts Gerard Healy and Kane Cornes for an in depth chat about the life of a head coach and the current news at the Suns