Gold Coast
Former teammate gets Barlow to Suns
THERE was plenty of interest in Michael Barlow this off-season but a glowing endorsement from a former teammate helped him settle on the Gold Coast.
Hanley already burning up track
FORMER Lion Pearce Hanley is making an early impression on his new Gold Coast teammates and he isn’t the only recruit showing up for work ahead of schedule. TRAINING PICS
Suns lock in key defender Thompson
GOLD Coast has locked away another key member of their enviable spine with defender Rory Thompson re-signing with the Suns through to the end of 2019.
Bartel shocked by Ablett trade request
GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel would have been shattered if Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett returned to the Cats during the AFL Trade Period.
McKenzie takes first steps in reigniting career
SUNS defender Trent McKenzie has surprisingly returned early for pre-season training this week in a bid to reignite his stalled career.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Henderson joins Hawks as DFA
FORMER Adelaide defender Ricky Henderson has joined Hawthorn and Michael Barlow has moved from Fremantle to Gold Coast before the delisted free agency deadline.
Garlett walks out on Suns
GOLD Coast has been dealt another major blow after the club agreed to release talented forward Jarrod Garlett from his playing contract.
Suns’ new home delayed by union go-slow
GOLD Coast has fallen victim to union go-slows on Commonwealth Games sites and will not get access to their new $22 million training base until 2017.
O’Meara, Prestia no big loss for Suns
EMERGING midfielder Touk Miller says the Suns’ spirit has not been dampened by the departures of Jaeger O’Meara and Dion Prestia.
Cats should let go of Ablett dream: Mooney
GEELONG should move on from trying to lure Gary Ablett home from Gold Coast and look to the future, according to premiership Cat Cameron Mooney.
‘Homesick’ Ablett’s future still up in the air
GARY Ablett is homesick after six years at Gold Coast according to his manager who says there’s a chance another trade request will be made.
AFL fixtures in full: How did your club fare?
The Western Bulldogs will unfurl their AFL premiership flag at Etihad Stadium before the grand final rematch against Sydney at Etihad Stadium in round two. 2017 FIXTURES IN FULL.
2017 fixture: Free Kick Hawthorn?
HAWTHORN fans are rubbing their hands after being handed matches against just three 2016 finalists in the first nine rounds. The news isn’t so good for Collingwood. How did your club fare?
No China crisis for travel weary Suns: Eade
GOLD Coast coach Rodney Eade says extra frequent flyer points next year should not ground the Suns’ bid to climb the AFL ladder.
Ablett wanted trade back to Geelong
GARY Ablett asked Gold Coast to be traded back to Geelong this month, but the Cats say the move was instantly blocked by the Suns.
Suns, Power set for Shanghai spectacular
THE AFL is heading to China. Port Adelaide and the Gold Coast will play a match for premiership points in Shanghai next year.
Witts left Pies for shot at finals
THE prospect of playing finals in the near future was a deciding factor in Jarrod Witts signing with Gold Coast. But will the Suns beat the Pies to the top 8?
Suns on top after eventful trade week
TONY Cochrane learnt was footy is not a game of cards, so in the end he folded his final hand and walked away as the trade week’s big winner.
Suns: Price is right for O’Meara
GOLD COAST says it made Hawthorn pay the right price for Jaeger O’Meara, with chairman Tony Cochrane saying the club was on the verge of a sustained finals run.
Jaeger a Hawk after last-minute deal
BREAKING: JAEGER O’Meara has been traded to Hawthorn after the Suns and Hawks finally broke their bitter trade standoff in the dying minutes before today’s 2pm deadline.
Lyons traded to Gold Coast
ADELAIDE has worked a trade — moving uncontracted midfielder Jarryd Lyons to Gold Coast.
Dimma, Tigers list impress Prestia
RICHMOND has finally sealed the deal for Gold Coast midfielder Dion Prestia, parting with pick No.6 as expected, as well as a future second-round pick.
Suns’ potential ‘endless’: Hanley
PEARCE Hanley says his defection down the M1 came after Suns’ coaches convinced him he could take his game to another level on the Gold Coast.
Suns standing firm on O’Meara, Prestia
GOLD Coast have been emboldened by their hardline trading stance as the wait continues for wantaway midfielders Jaeger O’Meara and Dion Prestia.
O’Meara move forcing Hawk cull
JAEGER O’Meara’s move to Hawthorn is forcing a cull that threatens to topple the Hawks’ dynasty, while Brisbane could bid for Suns Academy gun Jack Bowes.
Suns won’t back down on Jaeger trade
HAWTHORN has provided Gold Coast with a trade bait list of “six to eight” players in a bid to secure midfielder Jaeger O’Meara.
Who won your club’s best-and-fairest?
ALL 18 clubs have now held their best and fairest awards for 2016. Catch up on all the results, top 10 finishes and season report cards here.
Bowes ready to make his mark
JACK Bowes has been christened the ‘Rolls Royce’ of midfielders in the 2016 draft class.
Suns primed for huge trade raid
GOLD Coast wants a top draft pick and a ready-made star for Jaeger O’Meara and has its sights on at least five other senior players in this year’s trade period.