Ask the coach: Eade reveals the plan for Ablett in 2017

Suns coach reveals plan for Ablett and which draftees are impressing

AFL Media's Ask The Coach series continued with Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade answering your Facebook questions on Wednesday.

Eade, a 358-game coaching veteran, is embarking on his third season in charge of the Suns.

With four first-round draft picks coming in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft and new co-captains Tom Lynch and Steven May taking over from Gary Ablett, the Suns will be looking to secure their maiden finals appearance in 2017.

Check out the best answers below.

Meanwhile back at AFL House, Rocket’s in the #AskTheCoach hot seat taking your @GoldCoastSUNS questions on https://t.co/vipS8gy4Qu pic.twitter.com/qEWzhAevjN
— AFL (@AFL) February 1, 2017

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