Tag: suns
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SUNS RUDDERLESS WITHOUT ABLETT
There are questions about the Suns’ ability to perform without Gary Ablett, after the Bulldogs ran away from them in Cairns last night. The Gold Coast had no answer for the Victorians in the final quarter, losing by 28.
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SEASON FINISHED
Gary Ablett’s season is over with the Gold Coast star set to undergo shoulder surgery in the next 24 hours. With his Brownlow hopes dashed, the Suns chances of securing a maiden finals berth are also on shaky ground.
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SUNS EXPECT RECORD CROWD FOR NEXT HOME GAME
Returning from the cold and rain in Tasmania, the Gold Coast Suns are looking at the bright side. This weekend they take on Collingwood at Cbus Stadium, and they’re hoping Greg Broughton will be in-form following a back injury. After massive turnouts for their past two home games, they’re expecting the biggest crowd in the…
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COMEBACK ON THE CARDS FOR HUNT
Karmichael Hunt could return to the Suns senior side very soon, after getting through a full match in reserves on the weekend. Hunt has had a disrupted year with illness and injury.
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ABLETT ELBOW HIT ‘BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION’
Suns’ midfielder David Swallow thinks the media has blown Gary Ablett’s elbow on Liam Pickin out of proportion. Ablett escaped any reprimand over the incident and is considered the red hot favourite to win the Brownlow medal.
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ABLETT THE FAVOURITE FOR BROWNLOW MEDAL
Gary Ablett remains runaway favourite for the Brownlow Medal, with the Gold Coast captain cleared by the AFL match review panel for his elbow on Liam Picken. The panel ruled the contact was below the force required to be placed on report.
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JEAGER O’MEARA ON THE UP AND UP
If you thought Jeager O’Meara couldn’t improve on last year, think again. While he hasn’t received the same level of praise as his teammates, O’Meara’s stats suggest there’s no such thing as second year blues.
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MATERA AND BENNELL TO STICK WITH SUNS
The Gold Coast Suns are likely to extend the contracts of Brandon Matera and Harley Bennell after yesterday’s win over St Kilda. Gary Ablett was a standout, with the Suns now just one win behind ladder leaders Port Adelaide.
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SAM DAY CELEBRATES 50 SUNS GAMES
Sam Day will become the 11th Suns’ player to celebrate his 50th game with the club on Sunday. The key-forward made his debut in 20-11, suffering a few injuries along the way. He’ll mark the milestone against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. “I think the boys really enjoy going down and playing in Melbourne –…
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POST-INJRY ZAC SMITH GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR ST KILDA’S CLASH
He’s one of the tallest players in the AFL, and also sports one of the biggest smiles. Zac Smith’s dial was extra wide today, as the Sun’s ruckman confirmed his knee’s A-OK for this weekend’s game against St Kilda.