Tag: AFL
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AFL DRAFT PICK ANNOUNCEMENT ON GOLD COAST
On Thursday night the AFL’s number one draft pick will be announced at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Geelong’s Paddy McCartin is tipped to go number one, and as we found out today, there’s much more to the rampaging forward than meets the eye.
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DANNY STANLEY IN SEARCH OF PERMANENT ROLE IN SUNS LINEUP
Danny Stanley’s versatility has been a valued asset since he joined the Suns in 20-10. But the man known as ‘bull’ wants a more permanent role next year. Having played a variety of positions, Stanley has made it clear he wants to play up front in 20-15.
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SUNS BRAVE HEAT AS EADE TAKES HELM
Rodney Eade officially took the reigns as the Suns new head coach today after completing his relocation from Melbourne. Senior players also returned, including Nick Malceski, who wasn’t due back until December.
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ANDREW BOSTON LOOKING FIT AND READY FOR SUNS
Andrew Boston is arguably the Suns best goal kicker, and it looks like we might see him back on the field in 2015 after a horror run of injuries. Despite still being in the rehab group, Boston is confident he can crack the top grade after being elevated to the senior list. The 20-year-old has noticeably…
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ABLETT MAKES EARLY RETURN TO SUNS
Gary Ablett has been a surprise visitor at Gold Coast Suns training this week, returning to the squad a week earlier than expected. Still restricted following shoulder surgery, Ablett is on track to return for round one.
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HEIGHTENED EXPECTATIONS FOR SUNS NEW SEASON
Gold Coast Suns vice captain Dion Prestia says expectations are already higher, with the addition of their new senior coach. Rodney Eade will be back on deck next week after returning to Melbourne to finalise his move.
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NEW SUNS COACH CUTS SHORT HOLIDAY FOR TRAINING
Talk about dedication, the new Suns’ coach hasn’t officially clocked on yet, but he interrupted a Kingscliff holiday to watch over the first day of pre-season training. There was already a noticeable change on the paddock, more footies.
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RODNEY EADE PROVING POPULAR
If first impressions are anything to go by, Rodney Eade is going to be a popular coach at the Suns. The 56-year-old’s first press conference was a family affair, as he was declared the right man for the job.
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EVERY SUNS HOME GAME ON A SATURDAY
If you’re a Suns fan, the 2015 season just got a whole lot brighter – every home game is on a Saturday. But we’re still waiting on official word about Rodney Eade taking over the coaching reins.
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RODNEY EADE TO LEAD SUNS
Rodney Eade has been announced as the new coach of the Gold Coast Suns. It’s understood the former Sydney and Western Bulldogs mentor agreed to take up the position this afternoon. The 56-year-old will take over from Guy McKenna. In the 90s, Eade coached the Sydney Swans to a grand final and also led the…