Suns in the Media - Part I

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

Agreed

At least for a year or two to see how he comes on. Could be the Collins replacement.

 

[Southern Sun]

Out of Contract according to my spreadsheet

Flanders
Holman
Day
J. Anderson
Tsitas
Blakely
Casboult
Uwland
Constable
Faulkhead
Stein
McLaughlin
Macpherson
Brock
Oea


Bolded, i would like to keep, the rest don't care

Definitely add sharp to that list. Going to be quite a few list spots available, that mostyn guy going to be disappointed.

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Most of those are on the rookie list, so don't really open up a senior list spot.
Plus we have to get rookie listed guys on to the senior list at some point
?Uwland, Oea
I don't know how that all factors in, but to be considered.

 

[Southern Sun]

Most of those are on the rookie list, so don't really open up a senior list spot.
Plus we have to get rookie listed guys on to the senior list at some point
?Uwland, Oea
I don't know how that all factors in, but to be considered.

Don't know the full details either but I assume others can be moved to rookie list also.

 

[RowellAnderson12]

Definitely add sharp to that list. Going to be quite a few list spots available, that mostyn guy going to be disappointed.

Geez he's already dead to me that i completely missed him

 

[RowellAnderson12]

i personally havent watched much of Brock, so thats why he was not on my list. Happy for him to keep developing

 

[The Kings Ransom]

i personally havent watched much of Brock, so thats why he was not on my list. Happy for him to keep developing

There is a fair bit of love for Brock here.

To me, he could be a Jordan Ridley type.
Pretty quick, nice kick, long and gangly.
Haven't seen any of the VFL the last half of the year - needed to continue to work on his contested defensive work from what I saw early.

Still think he's a decent way off AFL.

 

[SandyToes]

Still think he's a decent way off AFL.

No further than Crab and he's had games

 

[Jen2310]

Midfield mix, gameplan, King: Next Suns coach's priorities

Michael Whiting assesses the areas that require some attention at the Suns

www.afl.com.au

 

[Ben Drever]

Midfield mix, gameplan, King: Next Suns coach's priorities

Michael Whiting assesses the areas that require some attention at the Suns

www.afl.com.au

Been checking out BF
Everything we have mentioned here

 

[Jen2310]

Gold Coast are on cusp of biggest signing in their history. Here’s how he can finally make the Suns rise

Gold Coast are on cusp of biggest signing in their history. Here’s how he can finally make the Suns rise

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Gold Coast are on cusp of biggest signing in their history. Here’s how he can finally make the Suns rise

Gold Coast are on cusp of biggest signing in their history. Here’s how he can finally make the Suns rise

www.foxsports.com.au

Interesting article. Touched on a few things.

Love how he said ‘Tom Lynch flourished under Hardwick at Richmond’ like he wasn’t already an All Australian before he got there.

 

[Iva Bigun]

Gold Coast are on cusp of biggest signing in their history. Here’s how he can finally make the Suns rise

Gold Coast are on cusp of biggest signing in their history. Here’s how he can finally make the Suns rise

www.foxsports.com.au

Geez that’s a poorly written article so many errors and just lazy writing.

David Zita you my man suck

 

[GoldenCoastalSunshine]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-2023-damien-hardwick-has-committed-to-coaching-gold-coast-on-a-fiveyear-deal/news-story/cb41d0fd181d311c189b8a10fbbc305a

Gold Coast will officially unveil Damien Hardwick as its coach as early as next week, with key Suns staffers Steven King

Steven King

Age

45

Ht

201cm

Wt

104kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.8

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.9

4star

CL

1.3

3star

HO

16.8

5star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.4

4star

HO

8.8

5star

and Wayne Campbell both set to stay on under the three-time premiership coach.
This masthead understands the Suns have secured Hardwick’s commitment that he will coach the club on a five-year deal.

The Suns will postpone that official announcement until Hardwick can appear in person, with the ex-Richmond senior coach returning from his European holiday next week.
They are keen for him to be present on the Gold Coast for the announcement, which will come either in the days before round 24 or in the week of the pre-finals bye.
Geelong premiership player, and former Bulldogs assistant, King is contracted and keen to stay with the Suns, having made a strong impression as interim coach.
He has senior ambitions to coach his own team at some stage but some time under Hardwick will only further his coaching resume.
King has been aware of the Hardwick developments during his five-match coaching stint, which ends with games against Carlton and North Melbourne.
Campbell will also remain at the club as its head of football, despite Brisbane football boss Danny Daly being linked to the club as a potential replacement.
Hardwick will sign a five-year contract that will leave the club financial space to retain its strong list of coaches and development staff, which include ex-Roos senior coach Rhyce Shaw

Rhyce Shaw

Age

42

Ht

182cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

12.0

4star

HB

5.8

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

313.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

8.4

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

1.6

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.8

3star

as development boss.
While Hardwick will clearly have a significant say in the make-up of his football department, the Suns believe they are well-staffed and ready to take the next step as 2024 finalists.
There is cap space and flexibility to secure Richmond star Dustin Martin, but he has indicated he wants to remain at the Tigers and play his 300th game next year.
The Suns are keen to re-sign young midfielder Sam Flanders but will likely listen to offers for No.7 draft Elijah Hollands, who has played just nine senior games this year.
The Suns have not asked the AFL for any extra ambassadorial funds for Hardwick, who was paid a chunk of his remaining salary at the Tigers this year due to long service and holiday provisions.
The league’s view is that it will never subsidise clubs in their quest to play coaches given the tight football department cap.
But the league would not stop the Suns from acquiring some ambassadorial funds from AFL Queensland’s budget if Hardwick is keen to play a role marketing football in the state.
On Monday, AFL recruiters were still raving about the club’s trio of academy selections in the upcoming draft, including power forward Jed Walter.
Some clubs would have Walter as the first pick in the national draft, given his exceptional competitiveness and aggression as a key forward in a market where many clubs are chasing power forwards.
The Suns will also secure academy ruckman Ethan Read and 172cm midfielder Jake Rogers, likened to Dion Prestia

3

Dion Prestia

Age

31

Ht

175cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.1

5star

K

12.7

5star

HB

11.4

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

10.8

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

3.2

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

1.4

4star

and 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

for his hard-running busy style.
Gold Coast will likely trade out its No.4 overall draft pick given it would be swallowed up with points needed for that trio, so it has a superb draft hand and has finally arrested its salary cap crisis.
It shapes as a list full of potential and talent for Hardwick, with the Suns confident Ben King

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Ben King

Age

24

Ht

202cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.5

4star

T

0.5

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.5

5star

D

6.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

will re-sign past 2024 over the summer, potentially on a two-year deal which would get him through to free agency.

 

[GoldenCoastalSunshine]

Tom Morris’ mega trade, contract and free agency update on 25 AFL players

The latest on a number of players.

www.sen.com.au

"Sam Flanders – All parties expect him to stay though there isn’t a lot of movement, despite his strong form. A two-year deal takes him to free agency. I think the Suns would prefer to lock him in for at least four years.

What I also know is that had 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

stayed, I think Flanders would have requested a trade."

 

[TheGoldPersons]

23K members shine for SUNS

The Gold Coast SUNS has broken its all-time membership record for the fourth consecutive year, surpassing 23,000 members for the first time in club history.

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

23K members shine for SUNS

The Gold Coast SUNS has broken its all-time membership record for the fourth consecutive year, surpassing 23,000 members for the first time in club history.

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

Watch out Eagles, Tigers, Collingwood! We are coming!

 

[Jirik13]

I love I can't wait to see what he can do after a couple more pre-seasons. He is a competitor and born leader. Him and Andrew were great pick ups.

Travel Diaries | Bailey Humphrey

Follow Bailey Humphrey as we travel down to Sydney for our Round 22 clash against the Swans, thanks to Virgin Australia

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

 

[Jirik13]

RD23 | Connor Budarick Returns

Watch the moment Connor Budarick finds out he will return to the side after his substantial injury

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

 

[The Kings Ransom]

I love I can't wait to see what he can do after a couple more pre-seasons. He is a competitor and born leader. Him and Andrew were great pick ups.

Travel Diaries | Bailey Humphrey

Follow Bailey Humphrey as we travel down to Sydney for our Round 22 clash against the Swans, thanks to Virgin Australia

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

Lol
Humphrey: ‘how you feeling Daysy, 150 games’
Day: ‘Yeah not too bad’

 

[Jirik13]

King on the First Crack was at it again.

"Suns will win the flag within 4 years under Dimma. Suns will become destination club."

 

[robo_1]

King on the First Crack was at it again.

"Suns will win the flag within 4 years under Dimma. Suns will become destination club."

Having him spend the pre season at the club has been one of the best things out of this season

 

[Jirik13]

Having him spend the pre season at the club has been one of the best things out of this season

Yeah, he was pretty impressed by the club. Now he’s back on our bandwagon. Yesterday he also praised how we try to take the game on, more handballs under King.

 

[Jirik13]

King promotes us again on SEN right now. Now we will win flag in 3-4 years God bless King - our best supporter in media.

 

[robo_1]

King promotes us again on SEN right now. Now we will flag in 3-4 years God bless King - our best supporter in media.

Thursday night on sen show called the picks the host predicted a Carlton thrashing and he pulled him up on it. Maybe need to get him signed up as a member