Tag: gold coast
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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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VIET VETERANS’ UNTOLD STORIES FINALLY REVEALED IN TOUCHING ART SHOW
Four local Vietnam Veterans are among 50 ex-servicemen and women bravely sharing their stories of the horrors and hardships of war. It’s part of a photographic exhibition called Behind the Wire, that’s open at Currumbin RSL.
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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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FORMER TOP COP APPEALS SENTENCE
Former Tweed top cop Shane Diehm may spend less time behind bars after his lawyers today appealed the sentence handed to him in September. Diehm was slapped with a six month sentence after being found guilty of lying to the New South Wales Police Integrity Commission, denying involvement in a drug-fuelled party weekend on the…
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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…
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McKINNON ARRIVES ON GOLD COAST FOR NEXT STAGE OF REHAB
Injured Newcastle Knight Alex McKinnon has arrived on the Gold Coast for treatment with neuroscientist, Kenneth Ware. McKinnon has vowed to walk again, after a horror tackle in March that left him with spinal damage. Ware spoke with reporters back in April about his treatment method. “It’s an exercise based program, basically, that allows us…
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AUSSIE SEVENS RIO HOPES FADE
The Aussies were reduced to the repecharge competition at the IRB World Sevens, after being knocked out of the main draw by South Africa in the opening round of the Gold Coast tournament. Australia was seeking a top four position, which would’ve granted it a golden ticket to the Rio Olympic Games. But they missed…
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SEVENS FUTURE ON THE COAST UNDECIDED
2014 could be the last time we see the Gold Coast Sevens held on the glitter strip. The event is in the final year of its contract, and speculation is mounting it could go elsewhere.