EXPLAINED: Ben ainsworth - The Real Truth

All-Australian mind coaches fuelling finals-bound Blue

While he's far from searching for vindication after his trade from Gold Coast, Carlton star Ben Ainsworth says a key Suns link has helped him find finals form.

AAP · Sep 1

Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win

After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says.

AAP · Aug 29

Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons

Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong.

AAP · Aug 29

Free agent Ainsworth stays at Gold Coast

Forward Ben Ainsworth has re-signed with Gold Coast until the end of the 2028 AFL season, while the Suns have also signed ex-BBL cricketer Zak Evans.

AAP · Jul 22, 2024

Gawn a chance for Dees, Port's Finlayson out for season

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.

AAP · Jul 16, 2024

Coach fumes as Roos ensure Suns remain on road to ruin

Last-placed North Melbourne have stunned Gold Coast and kept them out of the AFL top eight with a four-point win at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Jul 6, 2024

Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss

Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.

AAP · May 11, 2024

Humphrey bearing the load as Suns set up in Darwin

Ben Ainsworth says the AFL performances of teenager Bailey Humphrey have inspired the side ahead of a decisive two-week stretch in Darwin.

AAP · May 26, 2023

Suns 'clique' together with King's AFL return

Ben King's return has bolstered Gold Coast's forward line and reunited a formidable young group for the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney.

AAP · Mar 16, 2023

Anderson seals thrilling AFL win for Suns

A goal after the siren to Noah Anderson has secured Gold Coast a two-point comeback AFL win over Richmond, and kept the Suns' finals dream alive.

AAP · Jul 9, 2022