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FOUND: 9 - What They Never Told You

Suns brace for some growing pains under Hardwick

After previously playing under Damien Hardwick at Richmond, Gold Coast winger Brandon Ellis admits the Suns will take time to get used to the game plan.

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Dimma and Des: Coast coaches tackle Glitter Strip curse

Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure as Gold Coast Suns coach, before Des Hasler does the same at the Titans on a seismic Saturday for pro sport in the city.

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Hardwick admits to nerves before Richmond clash

Ex-Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wants to make a statement against the Tigers, but admits he is nervous in what appears to be a big first task for the Suns.

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Richmond star Martin out of clash with Hardwick's Suns

Richmond star Dustin Martin has been ruled out of facing former coach Damien Hardwick in the Tigers' opening-round clash with the Gold Coast.

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Former swingman Balta excited to lead Richmond attack

Richmond big man Noah Balta has been handed the keys to the Tigers' attack and is ready to repay new coach Adem Yze's faith in him.

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Key Tigers feeling refreshed under new coach Yze

Tiger coach Adem Yze has brought a new voice and freshness to Richmond, and key pair Liam Baker and Dion Prestia are soaking it all up.

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Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion

Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast.

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St Kilda's Webster cops landmark seven-game AFL ban

St Kilda defender Jimmy Webster has been hit with the longest AFL suspension since 2018 after receiving a seven-game ban for his high bump on Jy Simpkin.

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AFL 2024 predicted ladder part one: Bulldogs could win the flag… or get the spoon

With young squads, new coaches, pre-season injuries or plain bad luck, these are the eight AFL teams we reckon will struggle most

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Giants' AFL flag quest more than beating Magpies

GWS coach Adam Kingsley gets the appeal of the Giants' opening-round clash with Collingwood, but the big picture is way more than beating the reigning premiers.

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Early alarm bells as GWS Giants beat Hardwick's Suns

The GWS Giants have warmed up for the AFL season with a comfortable win against the Gold Coast Suns, who struggled to compete at times at Manuka Oval.

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Meat the coach: Dimma's Suns AFL rebuild takes hold

Damien Hardwick's arrival at the Suns has encouraged structural change on and off the field as they chase a maiden finals campaign in their 14th AFL season.

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'No ceiling' as King commits to two-year Suns extension

Ben King has agreed to extend his career on the Gold Coast, where three-time AFL premiership coach Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure this season.

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Humphrey primed for 'Dusty' role at Hardwick's Suns

Second-year Gold Coast talent Bailey Humphrey has been emboldened by the confidence shown in him by new coach Damien Hardwick.

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King's strong Suns trial, firms for opening blockbuster

Ben King was a standout in Gold Coast's internal practice match, dismissing any concern of knee soreness that had him in some doubt for the AFL's first round.

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Hardwick 'wins over' Lukosius with big game mindset

Jack Lukosius will play forward for Damien Hardwick in a Gold Coast team he admits failed to deliver on expectations last season.

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AFL urged to deny academy tweaks from 'whingeing Vics'

Greg Swann, CEO of the Brisbane Lions, has called on the AFL to stand firm despite unhappy Victorian clubs pitching for changes to northern academies.

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Hardwick defends four Suns tyros amid draft drama

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says current rules that allowed the Suns first dibs in the draft on four local academy stars are for the good of the AFL

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Hardwick relishes Suns dropping 'bomb' on Richmond

New Gold Coast Suns coach Damien Hardwick says the opening round clash against his old club Richmond next year will be a great way to start the season.

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Club frustration growing over AFL's NGA rules at draft

The AFL's rules around Next Generation Academy players has been a talking point, with growing frustration at this week's national draft.

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Tiger great Rance reunites with Hardwick at Gold Coast

Retired Richmond great Alex Rance has joined Gold Coast and his former coach Damien Hardwick as a part-time leadership consultant.

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Suns veteran Casboult to play on for 14th AFL season

Veteran Gold Coast forward Levi Casboult has earned another contract extension and will play under new Suns coach Damien Hardwick in 2024.

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New Tigers coach Yze sets sights on top-four finish

As first-year coach Adam Kingsley leads GWS into a once-unlikely preliminary final, new Richmond mentor Adem Yze outlines his dream of replicating that feat.

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Richmond confirm Adem Yze as Hardwick's successor

Richmond have confirmed experienced Melbourne assistant Adem Yze as their new permanent senior coach.

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GWS coach Kingsley turns players into believers

Adam Kingsley, after 16 years working towards a top job, has wasted little time in making an imprint as head coach of Greater Western Sydney.

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