SUNS stars no longer untouchable
Courier Mail

Andrew Hamilton

Rodney Eade has consigned the protected species policy at the SUNS to history. Eade wants a QClash side that is prepared to meet the non-negotiables and has vowed to wield the axe at selection in the wake of the SUNS’ insipid loss to the Giants in Canberra on Saturday.

Axings of top-end talent have been rare at the SUNS but the NEAFL ranks could be boosted by All-Australians and top 10 draft picks, with Eade prepared to drop players once considered untouchable to find a side that is prepared to meet his minimum standards.

SUNS called out on lack of true grit
Gold Coast Bulletin
Neale Grundy

AFL commentator Mark Maclure raised the question during the SUNS’ capitulation to Greater Western Sydney on Saturday that the Gold Coast may be paying the price for drafting pretty players rather than tough nuts with an appetitie for battle.

He wasn’t talking about their appearance, rather their apparent preference to play attractive, open some might say “bruise free” football when trench warfare is required.

‘QTrash’ more apt for derby
Courier Mail

Greg Davis

FORGET the “QClash” — this Saturday’s showdown between Brisbane and Gold Coast is the “Desperation Derby’’.

Queensland is the AFL’s state of emergency after Brisbane’s 53-point loss to West Coast at the Gabba on Sunday followed the Gold Coast’s 66-point shellacking at the hands of GWS on Saturday night.

The Lions and Suns are the only two teams in the competition without a win in 2015. They occupy the last two spots on the ladder with 0-4 records after a summer that promised so much more for both sides.

QClash 9 at Metricon Stadium this Saturday is supposed to be the shiny showcase for Queensland football but it promises to be a down-and-dirty dogfight for respectability.

Gold Coast SUNS need to face hard truths
Courier Mail
Andrew Hamilton

Honesty is in short supply at the SUNS.

The truth may hurt, but as the T-shirt says, it can also set you free.

Imagine what could be achieved if the players were prepared to deliver some home truths to each other.

It is too late now, but the crisis flag would not be flying from the Metricon Stadium roof if the administration had been more transparent with the media — and therefore their fans.