Connor Budarick has sent a message to Gold Coast's match committee he intends being part of its best team in 2025 with an impressive showing at Thursday's training session at Carrara.
Suns' Fantasy preview; Best buys
SOME smart recruiting by Gold Coast in an area of need across half-back with the inclusions of Daniel Rioli (DEF, $857,000) and John Noble (DEF, $763,000) could trigger an increase in not only the wins column, but importantly an increase in player Fantasy averages.
Rhyce Shaw appointed Gold Coast SUNS AFLW Head Coach
The Gold Coast SUNS are pleased to announce Rhyce Shaw has been appointed as the club’s AFLW Head Coach on a four-year deal.
GC SUNS pre-season matches confirmed
Gold Coast SUNS fans will get a pair of opportunities to see their side in action on the eve of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Zambrero will be the club’s exclusive quick service restaurant partner and will feature on the top-back of the club’s 2025 playing and training guernseys.
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Class of 2024: Lombard on playing with flair, SUNS Academy, doing it for Mum
Get to know Gold Coast Academy midfielder Leo Lombard ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft
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Wadeye: More than a game
The story of Wadeye
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VFL Grand Final | The day that was
Go behind the scenes in this inner sanctum piece as we tell the story of our VFL Grand Final victory.
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All Access with Damien Hardwick
Go behind the scenes with Damien Hardwick as he visits the Suns for the first time.
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Pre-season Camp Challenge: "We're crazy, but it's what we do"
See behind the scenes at the 2023 Pre-season Camp Challenge in the Sunshine Coast
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"Resilience & adversity" - the Maddi Levi Story
Former SUNS AFLW player and current Australia Sevens Rugby star Maddison Levi shares her story sporting story.
Connor Budarick has sent a message to Gold Coast's match committee he intends being part of its best team in 2025 with an impressive showing at Thursday's training session at Carrara.
Suns' Fantasy preview; Best buys
SOME smart recruiting by Gold Coast in an area of need across half-back with the inclusions of Daniel Rioli (DEF, $857,000) and John Noble (DEF, $763,000) could trigger an increase in not only the wins column, but importantly an increase in player Fantasy averages.
Through the archives: Best of 2024
As the curtain closes on a massive year for the Gold Coast SUNS, SUNS Media have taken a look back at the year that was to re-live some of the best moments from 2024.
SUNS Learning - Empowering Schools and Communities Through Innovation
2024 brought 642 hours of eLearning engagement—equivalent to 257 AFL games or 11 full AFL seasons—demonstrating the SUNS Learning LMS ability to connect communities, inspire participants, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Moyle set for big future
Since arriving at Gold Coast via pick No.5 in the 2021 Mid-Season Rookie Draft, Ned Moyle has rapidly emerged as the best back-up big man in the AFL
GC SUNS pre-season matches confirmed
Gold Coast SUNS fans will get a pair of opportunities to see their side in action on the eve of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
Walter looking to make impact in 2025
GC SUNS key forward Jed Walter is looking to make his mark in his second season of AFL football.
SUNS join RizeUp Australia to launch annual Christmas Gift Appeal
The Gold Coast SUNS have this week joined in the Christmas festivities alongside Major Charity Partner RizeUp Australia to launch this year’s RizeUp Christmas Gift Appeal.
Himmelberg impressed by young leaders
Leadership funnelling right throughout the SUNS squad is what has impressed new recruit Elliott Himmelberg most since arriving on the Gold Coast.
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Preseason | Eastham "A big step up"
We speak with Rookie, Asher Eastham, as he begins his AFL journey.
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Preseason | Himmelberg "Everyone's rowing in the same direction"
Elliot Himmelberg joins us as he begins his first GC SUNS preseason.
Gulbin ‘comfortable’ in Academy transition
Streetsmarts SUNS Academy graduate Lachlan Gulbin says the Academy environment has him well prepared to adapt to life on the SUNS AFL list.
Jepson & Oea to train with SUNS
The Gold Coast SUNS have invited Southport Sharks half-back Ben Jepson to train with the club during the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP).
From Canberra to Coast: ‘Surreal’ experience for new SUN
The towering ruck arrived for his first day of duties as an AFL player on Monday still riding the ‘surreal’ feeling of being drafted with Pick 49 during the Telstra AFL Draft just days prior.
Flanders claims time trial crown
Flanders was among a select group of players who hit the track at Griffith University on Monday morning to officially kick start the club’s pre-season program.
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Pre-Season | Bell "So surreal to be picked up by the SUNS"
SUNS Draftee Cooper Bell fronts the media following his first training session as an AFL footballer.
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Pre-Season | Gulbin "keen to get stuck-in"
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduate Lachie Gulbin fronts the media for the first time of his career on day 1 of the pre-season.
SUNS add three more players in rookie draft
The Gold Coast SUNS have added three more young talents to its list following Friday’s 2024 Telstra AFL Rookie Draft.
SUNS draft Cooper Bell
The Gold Coast SUNS have tonight added Cooper Bell to the club’s senior list in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft, after last night securing StreetSmarts SUNS Academy product Leo Lombard in the first round.
Lombard joins the SUNS
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduate Leo Lombard has tonight joined the club’s AFL list after the first round of the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.
Mistee Sagigi, a rising star in the StreetSmarts SUNS Academy from Thursday Island, has been awarded the 2024 Troy Clarke Scholarship.
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2024 AFLW Trade & Draft Update
We sit down with our Head of Women's Football, Fiona Sessarago, to reflect on that trade period and give us an insight into the upcoming Telstra AFLW Draft.
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AFLW | Niamh McLaughlin Extends "The group were really supportive of me"
After signing a new contract, Niamh McLaughlin sits down with us, excited for the year to come.
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AFLW | Daisy D'Arcy Extends "Honoured to have signed on"
We sit down with Daisy D'Arcy to discuss her excitement in extending her contract.
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AFLW | Charlie Rowbottom Extends "This group is incredibly determined"
We catch up with Charlie Rowbottom to celebrate her commitment to the club, as she signs on for another two years.
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduate Leo Lombard has tonight joined the club’s AFL list after the first round of the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.
Eight SUNS earn National Academy honours
The Gold Coast SUNS have had a record eight StreetSmarts SUNS Academy players recognised with selection in the 2025 Marsh AFL National Academy.
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Class of 2024: Lombard on playing with flair, SUNS Academy, doing it for Mum
Get to know Gold Coast Academy midfielder Leo Lombard ahead of the 2024 AFL Draft
Gold Coast schools sweep AFLQ Schools Cup State Finals
Gold Coast schools have completed an incredible sweep of the 2024 Streetsmarts AFLQ Schools Cup State Finals, held at Maroochydore last weekend.
StreetSmarts Gold Coast SUNS Academy U16 Preseason Squad Announcement
The StreetSmarts Gold Coast SUNS Academy is pleased to announce the initial preseason squads for our U16 male and female squads for season 2025.
StreetSmarts Gold Coast SUNS Academy U18 Preseason Squad Announcement
The StreetSmarts Gold Coast SUNS Academy is pleased to announce the initial preseason squads for our U18 male and female squads for season 2025.
SUNS young stars impress at Draft Combines
A host of Streetsmarts SUNS Academy stars featured across the national and state combines, bringing together the top draft-eligible talents for 2024 including prospects Leo Lombard, Havana Harris, Tara Harrington, Heidi Talbot, Mia Salisbury, Nyalli Milne and Siobhan Ross.
2024 SUNS Academy 15s Emerging Talent Squad
The 2024 SUNS Academy U15s Emerging Talent Squad has now concluded. The new program featured many of the zones most promising 15-year-old male and female footballers from the Academy HUB Program which culminated with a match last week against the Brisbane Lions Academy.
Lombard & Uwland receive U18 All Australian Honours
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy players Leo Lombard and Zeke Uwland have been recognised for their outstanding National Championships performances with selection in the 2024 Under 18 Boys All Australian Team.
Leo Lombard shares Larke Medal
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy and Allies midfielder Leo Lombard has shared the prestigious Larke Medal as the best and fairest player of this year’s Under 18 National Championships.
