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The Suns have landed a legend. But the biggest challenge is just beginning

There's no doubt Scott Pendlebury will make Gold Coast better both on and off the field. But Damien Hardwick's biggest challenge is where to fit him in, writes Michael Whiting

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Pendlebury, McRae speak as champion leaves Pies to join Suns

Scott Pendlebury will continue his career at Gold Coast next season

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Pendlebury a Sun? Gold Coast's interest in Pies legend grows

The chances of Scott Pendlebury finishing his career in Queensland are growing, writes Callum Twomey

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Academy graduate among three Suns delisted

Gold Coast has begun its off-season list renovations by farewelling three players

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'I've got all my chips in': Suns gun shows faith with contract extension

Touk Miller signs a contract extension to keep him at Gold Coast until the end of 2030

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King to leave Suns as free agent, destination yet to be confirmed

Gold Coast forward will be at a new club in 2027

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Pies champ to wait on career call, with Suns among keen rivals

Gold Coast is believed to have genuine interest in pursuing Scott Pendlebury as a player and leader next season

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2:02:39

Match Replay: St Kilda v Gold Coast

The Saints and Suns clash in round 24 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: St Kilda v Gold Coast

Extended highlights of the Saints and Suns clash in round 24 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Suns coach addresses free agent's future, multiple Saints set for surgery

Suns coach Damien Hardwick has discussed Ben King's future after his team's season came to an end

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‘It could be (my last game)’: King opens up on Suns future

Ben King addresses his future after what may prove to be his final appearance for Gold Coast

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07:12

Full post-match, R24: Suns

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 24’s match against St Kilda

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03:29

Quick Recap: St Kilda v Gold Coast

Short highlights of the Saints and Suns clash in round 24 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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08:18

Highlights: St Kilda v Gold Coast

The Saints and Suns clash in round 24 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Suns spoil veteran's 300th with tough win over Saints

The Suns have overcome the Saints at Marvel Stadium

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Hugh-mongous: Young Saint delivers Box-office speccy

Hugh Boxshall pulls down a massive grab before converting the set shot for his third goal of the game

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Fireworks erupt in the last with Rowell in the thick of it

Matt Rowell is awarded a free kick before tempers boil over in a heated final-quarter scuffle

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Walt from the blue: Up goes Jed, over their heads

Jed Walter rises highest for a towering mark before converting the set shot as the Suns pull away

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Heartwarming scenes as Holman signs off in style

Nick Holman is mobbed by teammates after kicking a memorable major in his final AFL game

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00:36

Suns feel the Byrnes after sizzling snap

Ryan Byrnes brushes off an opponent before snapping a brilliant goal from distance

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Here comes the Sun: Leo launches on the run

Leo Lombard nails a superb early major as Gold Coast makes a strong start at Marvel Stadium

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How this young Sun shone brighter in a dark year for Gold Coast

In a disappointing season for his team, Jed Walter has taken big steps forward

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TEAMS: Young gun dropped as Saints, Suns farewell veterans

The teams are in for Thursday night's clash between St Kilda and Gold Coast at Marvel Stadium

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The numbers that show how Suns need to use Petracca

Midfield or forward? There's a marked difference on what position gets the best out of the former Demon

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Veteran Sun to retire after 11 seasons at two clubs

Suns veteran Nick Holman will retire at the end of the season

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Suns young gun makes massive contract call amid rival interest

In-demand Gold Coast youngster Bailey Humphrey makes a huge call on his playing future

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1:58:46

Match Replay: Brisbane v Gold Coast

The Lions and Suns clash in round 23 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:09

Mini-Match: Brisbane v Gold Coast

Extended highlights of the Lions and Suns clash in round 23 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'That's up to me': Hardwick takes blame for Petracca's quiet month

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says it's his responsibility to figure out how best to use star recruit Christian Petracca

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06:06

Full post-match, R23: Suns

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 23’s match against Brisbane

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Full post-match, R23: Lions

Watch Brisbane’s press conference after round 23’s match against Gold Coast

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03:29

Quick Recap: Brisbane v Gold Coast

Short highlights of the Lions and Suns clash in round 23 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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08:18

Highlights: Brisbane v Gold Coast

The Lions and Suns clash in round 23 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Lions put lacklustre Suns to the sword in QClash mauling

Brisbane has defeated Gold Coast by 42 points

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How’s that for touch? Walter’s wicked roller burns bright for Suns

Jed Walter produces a superb finish along the deck, threading a clever effort through the big sticks to spark hope

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Zorko ‘pins the ears back’ and launches from range

Dayne Zorko makes full use of a 50m penalty by launching this brilliant long-range goal

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Morris magic stuns Gabba crowd

Logan Morris nails this incredible finish from the tightest of angles

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Wait, that’s a goal? Humphrey caught in celebration limbo

Bailey Humphrey starts to celebrate his snap before quickly thinking twice, only to get confirmation and enjoy the moment after all

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Like father, unlike son: Two very different journeys to 150 games

Dean Anderson had to fight for his spot in a successful side, son Noah is fighting to make his side successful

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'We're pumped': Suns thrilled as veteran ruck re-signs

Jarrod Witts has signed a fresh deal at Gold Coast

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Drought-breaking win a 'sigh of relief' Sun says ahead of 150th

Wil Powell acknowledges Gold Coast players need to shoulder most of the blame for a poor season

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2:15:23

Match Replay: GWS v Gold Coast

The Giants and Suns clash in round 22 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:12

Mini-Match: GWS v Gold Coast

Extended highlights of the Giants and Suns clash in round 22 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Coaches weigh in on contentious goal, Rowell's 'video-game numbers' outing

Damien Hardwick and Adam Kingsley give their thoughts on Bailey Humphrey's controversial goal that proved pivotal in the Suns' two-point win

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09:51

Full post-match, R22: Suns

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 22’s match against GWS

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Superstar Sun breaks records in tough conditions

Matt Rowell returns to his Brownlow winning form in the Suns' draught-breaking win, collecting 40 disposals, 17 clearances, and 16 tackles

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Quick Recap: GWS v Gold Coast

Short highlights of the Giants and Suns clash in round 22 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Highlights: GWS v Gold Coast

The Giants and Suns clash in round 22 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Rowell's incredible game ends Suns' streak, Giants' wildcard chances dealt huge blow

The Suns have overcome the Giants in wet conditions in Canberra

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Humphrey kicks one of the strangest goals of the year at pivotal moment

Bailey Humphrey manages to guide the ball across the goal line with his leg in a bizarre moment in the last term

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Lively Sun brings some 'sparkle' and 'magic' with tidy finish

Bailey Humphrey uses his non-preferred to convert a brilliant bender and extend the Suns' lead

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When there's a Wil there's a way: Sun unleashes 'cannon'

Wil Powell punishes the Giants on turnover with this fantastic long-range finish on the stroke of half-time

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Toby delivers timely captain’s goal

Toby Greene shows his class in the wet conditions as he guides through his first major

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In-form Giant's 'spectacular' goal gets GWS started

Harvey Thomas pounces on a loose ball inside 50 and flushes this goal to open his account

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'Anger, disappointment, frustration': Suns skipper details nightmare season

Noah Anderson says it's been a difficult season but remains bullish about Gold Coast's future

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2:10:14

Match Replay: Gold Coast v Melbourne

The Suns and Demons clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:12

Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Melbourne

Extended highlights of the Suns and Demons clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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The similarities Hardwick sees between struggling Suns and high-flying Dockers

Suns coach Damien Hardwick is keeping the belief despite a 10th straight loss

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05:42

Full post-match, R21: Suns

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 21’s match against Melbourne

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03:29

Quick Recap: Gold Coast v Melbourne

Short highlights of the Suns and Demons clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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08:17

Highlights: Gold Coast v Melbourne

The Suns and Demons clash in round 21 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Demons battle past struggling Suns to keep top-four chances alive

The Demons have fought past the Suns for an important win

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'Mac Andrew can't believe it': Sun's costly moment hands Petty another

Harrison Petty nails his third goal at a crucial stage after Mac Andrew gives away a 50m penalty in this incident

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00:34

Sharp as a tack: Harry and Max execute perfect plan

Harry Sharp roves Max Gawn’s intelligent hitout and snaps superbly in a clever stoppage play

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Humphrey fires up crowd as siren strike raises questions

Bailey Humphrey runs back onto the mark and boots a brilliant finish on the half-time siren, as his run up is analysed by the commentary team

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‘He is not well’: Tough Collins out after nasty knock

Sam Collins is ruled out of the match after injuring his ribs in this brutal collision with ex-teammate Ed Langdon

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Water off a duck’s back: Lombard feels the love after cool curler

Leo Lombard punishes Melbourne’s costly error with a composed snap and his teammates get around him

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00:48

Big boys exchange blows in quickfire start

Ben King nails the opening major before Jacob van Rooyen matches him seconds later with a terrific clunk and conversion

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‘He’s going to cop the heat’: Fireworks expected in Petracca reunion

Sarah Hosking has her say on Christian Petracca’s on-field row with teammate Leo Lombard and expects the former Demon to cop a fiery reception when he faces his former club this weekend.

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Finals may be gone but the future is still on the line for fallen Suns

Gold Coast's year may 'effectively' be over but there are still plenty of lessons to learn

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Hardwick backs Petracca's mentorship after Suns' on-field spat

The Gold Coast coach has played down the incident between Christian Petracca and Leo Lombard

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Bombers among suitors for ex-Suns captain as hunt for experience intensifies

Touk Miller is expected to remain at Gold Coast despite strong interest from Essendon

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BARRETT: Untimely blow for 'Brand Petracca' as reunion with Dees awaits

Christian Petracca's on-field blow-up with Leo Lombard could hardly have come at a worse time, writes Damian Barrett

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'They'll both learn': Suns move on from messy on-field exchange

Joel Jeffrey says teammates Christian Petracca and Leo Lombard sorted out differences quickly after incident

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'It doesn't look great': Voss no fan of Petracca's on-field spray at teammate

Michael Voss says Christian Petracca's spat with young teammate Leo Lombard just fuels speculation about unrest at the Suns

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2:03:34

Match Replay: Carlton v Gold Coast

The Blues and Suns clash in round 20 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Mini-Match: Carlton v Gold Coast

Extended highlights of the Blues and Suns clash in round 20 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Hardwick backs Suns to rise from 'darkest times', Fraser ready to consider next move

Damien Hardwick says Gold Coast's nine-game losing streak could be the most important period in the club's history

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08:30

Full post-match, R20: Blues

Watch Carlton’s press conference after round 20’s match against Gold Coast

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Full post-match, R20: Suns

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 20’s match against Carlton

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Quick Recap: Carlton v Gold Coast

Short highlights of the Blues and Suns clash in round 20 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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08:18

Highlights: Carlton v Gold Coast

The Blues and Suns clash in round 20 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Suns' freefall continues as Blues rally late to keep wildcard hopes alive

Carlton snuffs out Gold Coast's finals hopes with a 13-point win

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Humphrey square: Sun's thumper before teammate's first goal

Bailey Humphrey launches a mammoth major from inside the centre square before Beau Addinsall celebrates his first AFL major

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‘Carlton fans have a new cult hero’: Byrne baby, Byrne at it again

Talor Byrne continues to impress the Blues faithful with another clever finish in front of goal

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‘He shunned a few teammates’: Sun burns friends but makes amends

Joel Jeffrey backs himself and sidesteps multiple opponents before delivering a solid finish

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'Noah way!': Skipper's superhero burst sparks Goal of the Year calls

Noah Anderson tears through a host of Blues before capping a stunning solo effort with an ice-cold celebration

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Will power: Hayward’s huge bender sparks Blues at last

Will Hayward gets Carlton up and running, curling the footy beautifully for a brilliant goal

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'Not the end of the world' if King leaves Suns: Hardwick

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the club has been planning for all eventualities in the Ben King contract stand-off

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Suns gun responds to reported rift with coach

Suns gun Matt Rowell has discussed reports of a rift with coach Damien Hardwick

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2:00:06

Match Replay: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

The Suns and Bulldogs clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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20:13

Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

Extended highlights of the Suns and Bulldogs clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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'Our guys are paid to kick goals': Hardwick simmering, not steaming after another loss

Damien Hardwick laments his side's inability to tackle the big moments against the Bulldogs

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07:14

Full post-match, R19: Suns

Watch Gold Coast’s press conference after round 19’s match against Western Bulldogs

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03:29

Quick Recap: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

Short highlights of the Suns and Bulldogs clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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08:18

Highlights: Gold Coast v Western Bulldogs

The Suns and Bulldogs clash in round 19 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season

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Struggling Suns in free fall as Dogs hand them eighth straight loss

Gold Coast's finals chances take another hit with a loss to the Bulldogs

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00:51

Surging Suns guns go bang bang with super strikes

Bailey Humphrey flushes a fantastic finish from distance before Christian Petracca repeats the dose from the opposite flank

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Lurking Leo flashes through as Suns fire first

Leo Lombard stalks the contest and drills a brilliant bursting goal to get Gold Coast rolling

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The Suns have landed a legend. But the biggest challenge is just beginning

Pendlebury, McRae speak as champion leaves Pies to join Suns

Pendlebury a Sun? Gold Coast's interest in Pies legend grows

Academy graduate among three Suns delisted

'I've got all my chips in': Suns gun shows faith with contract extension

King to leave Suns as free agent, destination yet to be confirmed

Pies champ to wait on career call, with Suns among keen rivals

Match Replay: St Kilda v Gold Coast

Mini-Match: St Kilda v Gold Coast

Suns coach addresses free agent's future, multiple Saints set for surgery

‘It could be (my last game)’: King opens up on Suns future

Full post-match, R24: Suns

Quick Recap: St Kilda v Gold Coast

Highlights: St Kilda v Gold Coast

Suns spoil veteran's 300th with tough win over Saints

Hugh-mongous: Young Saint delivers Box-office speccy

Fireworks erupt in the last with Rowell in the thick of it

Walt from the blue: Up goes Jed, over their heads

Heartwarming scenes as Holman signs off in style

Suns feel the Byrnes after sizzling snap

Here comes the Sun: Leo launches on the run

How this young Sun shone brighter in a dark year for Gold Coast

TEAMS: Young gun dropped as Saints, Suns farewell veterans

The numbers that show how Suns need to use Petracca

Veteran Sun to retire after 11 seasons at two clubs

Suns young gun makes massive contract call amid rival interest

Match Replay: Brisbane v Gold Coast

Mini-Match: Brisbane v Gold Coast

'That's up to me': Hardwick takes blame for Petracca's quiet month

Full post-match, R23: Suns

Full post-match, R23: Lions

Quick Recap: Brisbane v Gold Coast

Highlights: Brisbane v Gold Coast

Lions put lacklustre Suns to the sword in QClash mauling

How’s that for touch? Walter’s wicked roller burns bright for Suns

Zorko ‘pins the ears back’ and launches from range

Morris magic stuns Gabba crowd

Wait, that’s a goal? Humphrey caught in celebration limbo

Like father, unlike son: Two very different journeys to 150 games

'We're pumped': Suns thrilled as veteran ruck re-signs

Drought-breaking win a 'sigh of relief' Sun says ahead of 150th

Match Replay: GWS v Gold Coast

Mini-Match: GWS v Gold Coast

Coaches weigh in on contentious goal, Rowell's 'video-game numbers' outing

Full post-match, R22: Suns

Superstar Sun breaks records in tough conditions

Quick Recap: GWS v Gold Coast

Highlights: GWS v Gold Coast

Rowell's incredible game ends Suns' streak, Giants' wildcard chances dealt huge blow

Humphrey kicks one of the strangest goals of the year at pivotal moment

Lively Sun brings some 'sparkle' and 'magic' with tidy finish

When there's a Wil there's a way: Sun unleashes 'cannon'

Toby delivers timely captain’s goal

In-form Giant's 'spectacular' goal gets GWS started

'Anger, disappointment, frustration': Suns skipper details nightmare season

Match Replay: Gold Coast v Melbourne

Mini-Match: Gold Coast v Melbourne

The similarities Hardwick sees between struggling Suns and high-flying Dockers

Full post-match, R21: Suns

Quick Recap: Gold Coast v Melbourne

Highlights: Gold Coast v Melbourne

Demons battle past struggling Suns to keep top-four chances alive

'Mac Andrew can't believe it': Sun's costly moment hands Petty another

Sharp as a tack: Harry and Max execute perfect plan

Humphrey fires up crowd as siren strike raises questions

‘He is not well’: Tough Collins out after nasty knock

Water off a duck’s back: Lombard feels the love after cool curler

Big boys exchange blows in quickfire start

‘He’s going to cop the heat’: Fireworks expected in Petracca reunion

Finals may be gone but the future is still on the line for fallen Suns

Hardwick backs Petracca's mentorship after Suns' on-field spat

Bombers among suitors for ex-Suns captain as hunt for experience intensifies

BARRETT: Untimely blow for 'Brand Petracca' as reunion with Dees awaits

'They'll both learn': Suns move on from messy on-field exchange

'It doesn't look great': Voss no fan of Petracca's on-field spray at teammate

Match Replay: Carlton v Gold Coast

Mini-Match: Carlton v Gold Coast

Hardwick backs Suns to rise from 'darkest times', Fraser ready to consider next move

Full post-match, R20: Blues