An array of StreetSmarts SUNS Academy talent shone in the final round of the National Development Championships and across the Talent League competitions last week.
Weller returns home as SUNS face Hawks
Lachie Weller will return 'home' to play in front of family and friends as the SUNS try to draw level with the Hawks on five wins in 2026.
SUNS duo sign long-term extensions
A pair of StreetSmarts SUNS Academy products have put pen to paper on new deals with Bodhi Uwland and Lachie Weller signing multi-year extensions on the Gold Coast.
Lachie Weller has re-signed with the Gold Coast SUNS until 2029.
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RD7 | Weller "This feels like home to me now"
Lachie Weller speaks to media on re-signing with the Gold Coast SUNS for another three years.
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RD7 | B.Uwland "It feels amazing to sign on for the Club."
Bodhi Uwland speaks to media about signing on with the Club for another 4 years.
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Bodhi Uwland Re-signs
Bodhi Uwland has re-signed with the Gold Coast SUNS until 2030.
Qscan Injury Update: Round 7
The GC SUNS can provide updates on several players in this week’s Qscan Injury Update ahead of Saturday’s clash against Hawthorn.
Weller returns home as SUNS face Hawks
Lachie Weller will return 'home' to play in front of family and friends as the SUNS try to draw level with the Hawks on five wins in 2026.
SUNS duo sign long-term extensions
A pair of StreetSmarts SUNS Academy products have put pen to paper on new deals with Bodhi Uwland and Lachie Weller signing multi-year extensions on the Gold Coast.
Round 6 stats wrap up
Stats from Round 6 SUNS v Essendon
'It's like chook lotto': Hardwick demands clarity on inconsistent calls
Damien Hardwick has called for clarity on the holding-the-ball rule, labelling it a "chook lotto" following his team's nine-point win over Essendon on Saturday.
Ahead of SUNS' clash against Essendon
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SUNS grind out win after brave Bombers give them an almighty scare
Gold Coast had to work for its nine-point win over Essendon.
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Team Song: Gold Coast
Watch the Suns celebrate their round six win
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RD6 | Highlights v Essendon
Watch our highlights v Essendon in round six of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
SUNS to RizeUp for families in need
The Gold Coast SUNS will bring a splash of blue to People First Stadium this Saturday for the sixth Round to RizeUp.
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RD6 | Round 2 RizeUp
A partnership that extends beyond 12 years, we are proud to work together to build awareness for the work RizeUp do and raise money to help support families in need.
Four changes for home return
Damien Hardwick has made four changes to his team to take on Essendon on Saturday, for what will be the Gold Coast SUNS’ first home game since Round 1.
Hardwick confident in SUNS response
Although admitting he's still unsure of his best team, Damien Hardwick has "no doubt" Gold Coast will respond against Essendon on Saturday following two straight losses.
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RD6 | Hardwick "The game honours toughness and we got to bring that."
Head Coach Damien Hardwick speaks to media about our squad before our upcoming game against Essendon.
SUNS dialed in on bouncing back at home
The Gold Coast SUNS are fired up and ready to turn up the heat this weekend as they return home to face Essendon, looking to respond after back-to-back losses to Melbourne and Sydney.
SUNS back in mix to face the Bombers
Gold Coast will be without captain Noah Anderson to face Essendon on Saturday, but will have Matt Rowell and Christian Petracca playing in the same midfield for the first time.
The Gold Coast SUNS have celebrated International Women’s Day in true GC-fashion, teaming up with She’s Spicy to deliver a morning of connection, movement and empowerment at Mermaid Beach.
Bula Fiji Airways
The Gold Coast SUNS are proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Fiji Airways as the club’s new official International Airline Partner.
SUNS appoint Gallomarino as AFLW Head of High Performance
The Gold Coast SUNS have welcomed experienced strength and conditioning coach Anthony Gallomarino to the club as its new AFLW Head of High Performance.
SUNS Headstart Launches to Support Young Athletes’ Wellbeing
The Gold Coast SUNS have kicked another goal in the award-winning SUNS Learning space, launching SUNS Headstart - an innovative holistic health program in partnership with Playbk Sports.
Stanton signs on for 11th AFLW campaign
Inaugural SUNS Club Champion Jamie Stanton has put pen to paper on a new deal for the 2026 AFLW season.
Lappin: Family, friends and building ‘something special’
The piece of advice from Dad that pulled new SUN Sunny Lappin to the red, gold and blue.
SUNS draft eight StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduates
History has been made at Monday night’s Telstra AFLW Draft with eight StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduates drafted to the Gold Coast SUNS.
SUNS extend partnership with Mackay Regional Council
Mackay will continue to be the home-away-from-home for the Gold Coast SUNS AFLW program with the club this week announcing a partnership extension with Mackay Regional Council.
SUNS trade review & draft preview
All the trades & reaction plus a look ahead to where we stand ahead of Monday’s Telstra AFLW Draft.
Duo pen extensions
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduate Sienna McMullen and key defender Clara Fitzpatrick are locked in for 2026 and putting pen to paper on one-year contract extensions.
In what was a high scoring Saturday morning VFL game the Gold Coast SUNS went down 19.9 (123) to 16.21 (117) against Essendon at People First Stadium.
SUNS primed for Bombers: VFL preview & team news
The Gold Coast SUNS VFL side gear up to take on Essendon in Saturday morning’s curtain raiser match at People First Stadium, the team's first home game since Round 1.
VFL: SUNS ready to fight for Mackenzie Cup
The Gold Coast SUNS are set to take on Southport on Saturday as they play for the Mackenzie Cup at Fankhauser Reserve during Round Three of the Smithy’s VFL season.
Gulbin gears up for 2026 season
Young SUN Lachie Gulbin is ready to fire in the 2026 season, with his sights set on knocking down the door for AFL selection.
SUNS go down in VFL opener
The Gold Coast SUNS have lost its first game of the 2026 Smithy’s VFL season against Werribee 9.19 (73) to 8.10 (58) in what was a tense Round 1 hitout at People First Stadium on Sunday.
SUNS impress in final VFL hitout
The Gold Coast SUNS defeated QAFL side Palm Beach Currumbin in its final pre-season hit out 17.9 (111) to 5.3 (33) at People First Stadium ahead of the SUNS AFL Round One clash on Sunday.
SUNS VFL team locked in to take on Palm Beach Currumbin
The Gold Coast SUNS have confirmed their VFL team to take on the Palm Beach Currumbin Lions in Sunday’s Practice Match at People First Stadium.
VFL SUNS locked in to take on the Sharks
Gold Coast SUNS have confirmed its VFL side to take on the Smithy’s VFL Grand Finalists Southport Sharks in Friday’s practice match at Austworld Centre Training Oval.
VFL SUNS build connection and structure in pre-season hitout
The Gold Coast SUNS VFL pre-season hit out against the Brisbane Lions on Thursday provided a valuable opportunity to test the SUNS system and build connection.
SUNS VFL Fixture locked in
The AFL has today released Rounds 1-13 of the 2026 Smithy’s VFL fixture with matchups for Rounds 14 – 21 also locked in.
SUNS VFL to host Grand Final rematch in Round 1
The Gold Coast SUNS VFL squad will launch the 2026 Smithy’s VFL season in front of home fans on Sunday March 22.
An array of StreetSmarts SUNS Academy talent shone in the final round of the National Development Championships and across the Talent League competitions last week.
SUNS Academy 13s Emerging Talent Squad Announced
The StreetSmarts SUNS Academy is pleased to announce the 2026 13s Emerging Talent Squad (ETS), featuring a group of the zone’s most promising young footballers identified through the Academy pathway.
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy: Catch up on all the action
An action-packed weekend saw four cohorts across the StreetSmarts SUNS Academy lace up their boots and continue to develop their talent in hitouts across Queensland and New South Wales.
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy kick off 2026 at People First Stadium
Plenty of Queensland talent was on display at the Austworld Oval on Sunday as part of the StreetSmarts SUNS Academy triple-header against the Brisbane Lions.
2026 Talent League fixtures now confirmed
Fixtures for the 2026 Talent League season have been confirmed by the AFL.
