Prime-time the carrot for Roos in Magpies blockbuster Handed their first Friday night fixture at Marvel Stadium since 2019, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is backing the Kangaroos to rise to the occasion. AAP · Jul 9
Long, Kennedy have penalties downgraded at AFL tribunal Gold Coast player Ben Long had his ban halved to one game and the Western Bulldogs' Matthew Kennedy has escaped with a fine at the AFL tribunal. AAP · Jul 7
'Stand up for yourself': McRae's advice for Magpies Collingwood coach Craig McRae has made no apologies for Magpies teammates running into support floored vice-captain Brayden Maynard in a wild melee. AAP · Jul 7
Brayden Maynard: a robust AFL player opposition coaches would love to have The Collingwood defender’s very being screams imminent confrontation but if the Pies’ opponents show any holes he and his teammates will exploit it The Guardian - AU · Jul 5
Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Gold Coast's Touk Miller have been fined for umpire contact during a spiteful AFL match. AAP · Jul 4
Magpie Maynard in hot water after nudge on umpire Magpies defender Brayden Maynard says he may have broken a rib after copping a cheap shot from Ben Long, but he is in hot water himself for touching an umpire. AAP · Jul 4
Hawthorn mids fire as Suns sink to fourth loss in a row Hawthorn booted clumps of goals and dominated the midfield battle to win on the Gold Coast and hand the Suns their fourth-straight AFL defeat. AAP · Jun 19
Suns pair learn AFL match review fate Gold Coast players Sam Clohesy and Ben Long were both on the AFL match review officer's radar and have been penalised over incidents in the Suns' win over GWS. AAP · May 4
Ugle-Hagan shines in Suns' breakthrough win over GWS Gold Coast have ended a 12-year losing run at home against GWS, holding off the Giants by 20 points at People First Stadium. AAP · May 3
Suns ponder 'what may be' after historic QClash win A dominant QClash victory has handed Gold Coast a record 12th win this season and invited the Suns to think big ahead of a likely maiden AFL finals campaign. AAP · Jul 26, 2025
“She thought anything could be pop - she wanted pop to be pushed to its extremes”: Sophie’s brother and studio engineer talks completing her final album and the legacy she left behind We sit down with Ben Long to talk through the making of Sophie's posthumous final project and gain a rare insight into the creative process of a generational talent MusicRadar · Jun 30, 2025
Hardwick's Long-term 'vision' realised at Suns Damien Hardwick has recruited sagely to bolster his Gold Coast side but another unrealised talent already on the Suns' list has been just as impactful. AAP · May 24, 2025
'All gas, no brakes' as Miller and dad inspire Suns A rousing pre-game address from Touk Miller's father has helped inspire Gold Coast to an enthralling eight-point defeat of Hawthorn in Darwin. AAP · May 15, 2025
Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak Daniel Rioli notes Gold Coast have a strong recent record in Darwin 'home' games but admits they face a stern test from a red-hot Western Bulldogs outfit. AAP · May 9, 2025
AAP · May 1, 2025 Brisbane backman's schoolyard rivalry with Suns forward Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth says his rivalry with Gold Coast forward Ben Long can be traced back to school footy in Melbourne.
AAP · Apr 5, 2025 Tense loss: Crows frustrated by pivotal umpire's call Matthew Nicks admits he shares fans' frustration after former Suns star Izak Rankine was denied a potential match-winning shot in Adelaide's loss to Gold Coast.
MusicRadar · Oct 3, 2024 “She thought anything could be pop - she wanted pop to be pushed to its extremes”: Sophie’s brother and studio engineer on completing her final album and the legacy she leaves behind We sit down with Ben Long to talk through the making of Sophie's posthumous final project and gain a rare insight into the creative process of a generational talent
Wallpaper · Oct 1, 2024 SOPHIE's posthumous album is a reminder of her enduring legacy It's been nearly four years since boundary-breaking electronic music producer and artist, SOPHIE, tragically passed away. As fans are gifted a last, posthumous album completed by her loved ones, music critic El Hunt reflects on her remarkable legacy
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024 ‘My first impression was this person’s a genius’: the life and legacy of producer pioneer Sophie The musician, who died in 2021, shaped much of the sound of modern pop, from Madonna to Charli xcx. As her posthumous second album is released, her family and collaborators share memories of a producer who saw the future
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2024 All for you! Janet Jackson, Snõõper, Bob Dylan and more: the best music of autumn 2024 From Chat Pile’s apocalyptic noise to Nala Sinephro’s celestial bliss, plus posthumous releases from MC5 and Sophie, here are the albums and tours not to miss – while in classical, Kahchun Wong takes over at the Hallé
AAP · Jul 2, 2024 Blues have Boyd's one-game AFL ban reduced to fine Carlton defender Jordan Boyd will play against GWS after a marathon tribunal hearing resulted in his one-game ban reduced to a fine.
AAP · Jun 29, 2024 Suns thwart latest Magpies' comeback for clutch AFL win Gold Coast looked destined to cough up a big lead and become Collingwood's latest victim before kicking the game's final two goals to notch a vital AFL win.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2024 Sophie: posthumous final album to be released in September Self-titled album, to be released in September, was almost finished before the Grammy nominee died in 2021, aged 34
AAP · Jun 2, 2024 Suns feel right at home as they surge into top eight Gold Coast have withstood a strong Essendon comeback to secure a stirring 11-point win and replace reigning premiers Collingwood inside the AFL's top eight.
Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2024 Blue-green climate fighting bugs dubbed 'carbon superheroes' for crop boost 'We want to aim this at crops like rice, soybean and wheat.'