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Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.

AAP · Jul 3, 2025

AFL called out for 'disappointing' ump contact changes

The Players' Association has hit out at the AFL for immediately increasing fines and penalties for contact with umpires.

AAP · Jul 2, 2025

Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact

Matt Rowell has already been fined three times this season for umpire contact and a fourth will likely earn the Gold Coast star an AFL Tribunal appearance.

AAP · Jul 1, 2025

Rowell cleared but is mature-age Demon in strife again?

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has escaped sanction for his glancing blow on an opponent, but Melbourne's Aidan Johnson faces a nervous wait.

AAP · Jun 1, 2025

Bolton shines brightest as Dockers rain on Suns' parade

Shai Bolton was the difference for Fremantle as they resisted Gold Coast's late flurry to register a tough 11-point win in enemy territory.

AAP · May 31, 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

Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.

AAP · May 10, 2025

Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants a lift from his out-of-form midfield when the Suns take on the red-hot Western Bulldogs in Darwin.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Hardwick calls for protection of 'too honest' Rowell

Suns clearance king Matt Rowell was quietened by Brisbane in a lopsided QClash but his coach Damien Hardwick said he should be getting more help from officials.

AAP · May 4, 2025

Slow-starting Suns slice up Swans for 5-1 season start

Gold Coast overcame a tardy start to trample Sydney by 38 points, kicking 12 consecutive goals either side of halftime to improve to 5-1 this season.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025