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VFL team: Youthful side boosted by experienced ins

Jarrod Witts will add valuable experience to a SUNS VFL side eyeing back-to-back wins in Geelong on Saturday morning.

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Crucial lessons to be learned after Cats defeat

Gold Coast's record at GMHBA Stadium has extended to 0-10 after falling short in Geelong.

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Mid-season draftee to 150

On 27 May 2019, for the first time in 16 years, the AFL conducted a mid-season draft which delivered a belated first chance to nine players and a second chance to another four. Twelfth chosen among the 13 mid-season draftees was diminutive West Adelaide half-back John Noble who went to Collingwood.

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2026 AFLW player numbers confirmed

The playing numbers for our eleven new recruits have been confirmed.

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    RD13 | Hardwick Post Match

    Watch our press conference after round 13’s match against Brisbane

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    RD13 | Highlights v Brisbane

    Watch our highlights v Lions clash in round 13 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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    Big Sun's silver service brings quick Trac cracker

    Christian Petracca collects Ned Moyle's perfect palm-down and snaps a brilliant stoppage goal

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    VFL Match Replay: Gold Coast v Brisbane

    The Suns and Lions clash in round 11 of the 2026 Smithy's VFL Season

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  • Crucial lessons to be learned after Cats defeat

    Gold Coast's record at GMHBA Stadium has extended to 0-10 after falling short in Geelong.

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    RD14 | Highlights v Geelong

    Highlights against the Cats at GMHBA

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  • Mid-season draftee to 150

    On 27 May 2019, for the first time in 16 years, the AFL conducted a mid-season draft which delivered a belated first chance to nine players and a second chance to another four. Twelfth chosen among the 13 mid-season draftees was diminutive West Adelaide half-back John Noble who went to Collingwood.

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  • Four changes for Friday night footy

    The Gold Coast SUNS have made four changes for Friday night football in Geelong.

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  • Club Statement | Max Knobel

    Gold Coast SUNS player Max Knobel has been issued a four-match suspension

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  • SUNS 'just got to win' as season-shaping stretch looms

    John Noble says Gold Coast is ready to tackle a daunting six-game stretch as the race for finals heats up.

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  • Gary Ablett Jnr inducted into Australian Football Hall of Fame

    The Gold Coast SUNS congratulates its inaugural AFL captain Gary Ablett Jnr on his induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

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  • Qscan Injury Update: Round 14

    Several SUNS players will be unavailable for Round 14 following injuries suffered in the Round 13 loss against the Brisbane Lions.

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  • 'I'm angry': Hardwick blasts 'middling' SUNS, Fagan praises fearless Lions

    Damien Hardwick says Gold Coast was taught a lesson in QClash loss that breaks Brisbane's losing streak.

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  • SUNS fall short in QClash

    Lions take home the win over the SUNS in the 31st QClash.

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    RD13 | Highlights v Brisbane

    Watch our highlights v Lions clash in round 13 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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  • By the numbers: QClash

    If Touk Miller looks a little uncertain when he runs out for QClash 30 at People First Stadium on Saturday, there is a very good reason - his long-time sparring partner won’t be there.

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  • Team Announcement: Three changes for QClash

    A suite of StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduates have been included for Saturday’s QClash at People First Stadium.

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  • Rising SUN Ready for Q‑Clash Debut

    Like so many aspiring youngsters, Jai Murray was a multi-talented sportsman. But he was a little different. He had to choose between not two sports but three.

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  • Jai Murray earns QClash debut

    StreetSmarts SUNS Academy graduate and Burleigh Bombers junior Jai Murray will become the SUNS’ second AFL debutant of 2026 this Saturday.

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  • Qscan Injury Update: QClash

    Several SUNS are a chance to return to action in Saturday’s QClash at People First Stadium against the Brisbane Lions.

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  • SUNS gun ready to embrace another battle with Lions midfielder

    SUNS midfielder Matt Rowell is preparing for another battle with Lion Josh Dunkley.

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  • Qscan Injury Update: Round 12

    SUNS midfielder Alex Davies will be sidelined for several weeks after undergoing an operation on his foot.

  • Hardwick Left 'Bitterly Disappointed' After SUNS' Late Fadeout

    SUNS coach Damien Hardwick was bitterly disappointed that his side stopped attacking with about 10 minutes left, ultimately sealing their fate.

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  • SUNS downed after siren

    North Melbourne has completed the second biggest comeback in its history, mowing down Gold Coast to claim a six-point win after Cam Zurhaar kicked a goal after the siren.

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  • 2026 AFLW player numbers confirmed

    The playing numbers for our eleven new recruits have been confirmed.

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  • Introducing the SUNS Disability Inclusion Ambassador

    The Gold Coast SUNS are proud to announce Daisy D’Arcy as the club’s official Disability Inclusion Ambassador for 2026.

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  • Erin Phillips into Crows Hall of Fame

    The Gold Coast SUNS congratulates General Manager of Women’s Football Erin Phillips on her induction into the Adelaide Crows Hall of Fame on Friday night.

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  • Georgia Clayden announces pregnancy

    The Gold Coast SUNS congratulates AFLW leader Georgia Clayden and husband Simon on the announcement of their pregnancy.

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  • SUNS to kick-start campaign at home

    The AFL has locked in the 2026 NAB AFLW fixture today, confirming the Gold Coast SUNS will kick off its campaign at People First Stadium.

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  • New Balance becomes fabric of the SUNS

    The Gold Coast SUNS will be bound by a single thread of red, with New Balance & Belgravia Apparel becoming the club’s Official AFLW Apparel Partner.

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  • Gold Coast SUNS AFLW coaching panel locked in

    The Gold Coast SUNS are pleased to confirm the club's AFLW coaching panel for 2026.

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  • Lily Quigley joins the SUNS

    The Gold Coast SUNS are thrilled to welcome Lily Quigley to the SUNS list on the eve of AFLW pre-season.

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  • GC SUNS celebrate International Women’s Day

    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.

Latest VFL

  • R9 VFL Team Locked In

    Fire up SUNS fans! Elliott Himmelberg is set to run out for his first game in 371 days after being sidelined with an ACL injury in Round 8 last season.

  • VFL Team locked in for Saturday's clash at home

    The Gold Coast SUNS have been forced to make several changes in the VFL side set to take on Frankston this Saturday morning.

  • VFL Round 6 team locked in

    Avery Thomas will return from injury in Sunday afternoon’s VFL clash against GWS at People First Stadium.

  • VFL SUNS fall short against Essendon

    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.

Latest SUNS Academy

  • SUNS Academy Announces 2026 14s Emerging Talent Squad

    The StreetSmarts SUNS Academy is pleased to announce the 2026 14s Emerging Talent Squad (ETS), featuring a group of the zone’s most promising young footballers identified through the Academy pathway.

  • SUNS Academy Announces 2026 15s Emerging Talent Squad

    The StreetSmarts SUNS Academy is pleased to announce the 2026 15s Emerging Talent Squad (ETS), featuring a group of the zone’s most promising young footballers identified through the Academy pathway.

  • U18 Talent League Wrap-Up

    The Talent League fixture saw the StreetSmarts SUNS Academy travel across the strait to take on the Tasmania Devils. Catch up on all the action.

  • StreetSmarts SUNS Academy claim double victory

    The StreetSmarts SUNS Academy had plenty to celebrate with both Talent League squads securing wins on Sunday at People First Stadium.

  • StreetSmarts SUNS Academy shine bright

    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.

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The Gold Coast SUNS would like to respectfully acknowledge all the traditional custodian groups from the Yugambeh language speaking region. We acknowledge all First Nations people and Traditional Custodians of Australia’s land and waterways. We pay our respects to Elders of the past to the present and those of the future as they hold the stories, song lines, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.