Gold Coast Suns
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AFL 2024
Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as prominent gay rights advocate Ian Roberts called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.
- by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Michael Gleeson
Latest
Suns dominate third term to beat Eagles
After a tight first half, Gold Coast piled on six goals to one in the third quarter.
- by Roger Vaughan
Simpson says ‘flagging’ Harley Reid needs a rest
“We’ve made a decision looking at the bigger picture. We’re going to miss him ... but doing the right thing by the kid is also our priority,” Adam Simpson said.
- by Justin Chadwick
Hawks clock first win of the season after demolition over Roos; Giants duo cop one-match bans; Swans scorch the Suns in Sydney
Sydney continued their unbeaten run at home this season against the Gold Coast, before the Hawks finally recorded their first win of the 2024 season.
- by Jonathan Drennan, Marnie Vinall and Peter Ryan
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why Hardwick and the Suns should just leave Dustin Martin alone
Dustin Martin’s seven-year mega contract at Richmond expires this year, and since 2022, if not earlier, Gold Coast have been mooted as the logical destination for Dusty if he wanted out. But does he?
- by Jake Niall
Opinion
AFL 2024
A new force is emerging in the AFL. It’s bad news for the Bombers and Saints
The Suns, with their riches of young talent and growing superstars, are on the brink of a meteoric rise. This is a warning to all: prepare yourselves, for the Suns are ready to unleash a new era of dominance in the AFL.
- by Kane Cornes
‘Nothing’s ruled out yet’: Taranto has faith in Tigers despite loss to Power
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG.
- by Marnie Vinall and Marc McGowan
Brilliant Dangerfield goal seals Geelong win; new coach Hardwick lifts Gold Coast to 2-0
Patrick Dangerfield kicked a long-range goal in the final minute to lift Geelong to a tense eight-point win over St Kilda. In Saturday’s other night match, Damien Hardwick coached Gold Coast to a 2-0 start to 2024.
- by Roy Ward
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bargain Blue shows his worth and where to for the Tigers? Key takeouts from ‘round zero’
It is never too early for storylines to develop in the AFL season, with the four games played in the new “round zero” delivering plenty of talking points as the 2024 football year kicked off.
- by Marc McGowan
Four Points
AFL 2024
Blues’ win driven by growing belief. But belief alone does not win games, as Magpies learn
Carlton started the season with a win that will have them - and their opponents - thinking they can turn any game. The Magpies started like a team that expected to win without doing the hard work.
- by Michael Gleeson
As it happened AFL 2024 opening round: Giants take down Collingwood; Hardwick’s Suns beat Tigers
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Suns host the Tigers and the Giants face the Magpies.
- by Roy Ward, Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu