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Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.

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Hardwick inspiring Hunt, 13 years on from 'that' goal

Karmichael Hunt left Damien Hardwick in despair with his 2012 after-the-siren winner, but the AFL coach is now inspiring the cross-code star's next endeavour.

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AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

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'The man will play': retiring Swallow in finals recall

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has surprised with an early selection declaration, saying retiring veteran David Swallow will face the Dockers.

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From 'walking laps with a broken fib' to finals: Rioli

Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.

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Big guns on target as Port power past injury-hit Suns

Port Adelaide have recorded the AFLW's highest ever score, with star talls Matilda Scholz and Gemma Houghton firing in a 68-point thumping of Gold Coast.

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Swallow inspiring Suns as tough AFL finals call looms

Foundation player David Swallow looms as Gold Coast's unlucky man as the club prepares to end a 15-year AFL finals absence.

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September-shy Suns can be finals 'beasts': Weller

Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has some fine company as a finals rookie and insists the Suns can acclimatise quickly to September football.

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Morning Mail: Porepunkah suspect accused of spying on neighbour, ‘permission to shoot’ exploited, Sydney’s big marathon

A woman who lived next door to Dezi Freeman alleges he used drones to hover over her property

The Guardian - AU

Phoenix Suns' minority owners sue Mat Ishbia, alleging mismanagement and lack of transparency

Two minority owners of the Phoenix Suns have sued the team and controlling owner Mat Ishbia to access records to investigate the team’s business and financial status

The Independent UK

Suns, Mat Ishbia Sued by Minority Owners Over Internal Records Access

Two minority owners of the Suns are suing the franchise and majority owner Mat Ishbia over internal records access.

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‘It breaks the ice’: Suns AFL milestone finally drags Gold Coast out of sporting graveyard

After the Suns made it to finals for the first time, there is a belief locally that the Queensland city can move on and make its sporting mark

The Guardian - AU

Witts revels in moment as Suns ponder big finals call

Ruckman Jarrod Witts lapped up his moment but quickly reset as Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick ponders a sentimental selection for their historic finals debut.

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Mat Ishbia Had Hilarious Reason for Ignoring 'Experts' Who Doubt Suns in 2025-'26

Mat Ishbia isn’t listening to the experts because they were wrong about the Suns being good last time.

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Wounded Bombers brace after 'unprecedented' season

Essendon coach Brad Scott has flagged bulk list changes after the Bombers' season ended with more injuries and a historic Gold Coast loss.

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Suns thrash Bombers to lock in historic finals berth

Gold Coast have notched their biggest-ever AFL win, thumping Essendon to secure the club's first finals campaign since their 2011 admission.

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From the Pocket: AFL finals fever cools as buds of the silly season shoot early

Even with a do-or-die midweek match that should have wildcard round crusaders salivating, finals fever has been cooled by the end-of-season pause

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Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run

After playing just two finals in 11 AFL seasons, former prodigy Jack Martin has his sights set on a September run with his new club Geelong.

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Third time lucky: Suns open up as history beckons

Suns captain Noah Anderson has revealed how his team is handling the pressure of a must-win game to cement a maiden AFL finals berth.

The Guardian - AU

Gold Coast’s single-game shootout is a final chance to not slip up – and grow up

The Suns have had their fate in their own hands for weeks but there is no room for further error in this week’s win-or-bust game against Essendon

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Molloy magic: AFLW star produces record-equalling haul

Sydney star Chloe Molloy has equalled a goalkicking AFLW record to help fire the Swans to a monster 82-point win over Gold Coast.

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'Made of something special': Hardwick hails his Suns

Coach Damien Hardwick believes Gold Coast deserve to reach the finals, but says nothing is given ahead of their looming do-or-die clash.

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Gold Coast's finals chances in limbo after shock loss

Port Adelaide have upset Gold Coast by four points to leave the Suns' hopes of a maiden finals appearance hanging in the balance.

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Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session

Ken Hinkley is ill and has missed his last training session as Port coach, but there's no danger he will miss his farewell game.

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