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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.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 4, 2024

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

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 3, 2024

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.

AAP · Feb 29, 2024

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.

AAP · Feb 29, 2024

'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.

AAP · Feb 23, 2024

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.

AAP · Feb 19, 2024