Suns - Is it finally the year?

[Fred]

How good was the game last night against Hawthorn. Went out to a big lead however Hawks reeled this in and even hot the front going into last quarter. As has been the case this year - and signalling their improvement - the Suns fought back and took the lead and held on to win. This was similar to last week against the Dogs - well up then Dogs came within a few points only for suns to fight back and take the win. Sitting in the 8 at this stage. - having played one less game then all others in the 8 - one would think this season is when they Suns make the eight. This should theoretically see a rise in crowds at home you would think - however gold coast is a funny place when it comes to sporting teams - so will wait and see. Next game is St Kilda i think - usually not a high drawing crowd team - but think a crowd of 16-18 thousand would be a good result. Anyway - Suns finally playing good footy - still a little inconsistency re: loss to Richmond - so will see if this can be maintained - still lots of room for improvement I think too - particularly in the forward line - If Jed Walter gets anywhere near his potential, that of a power forward who can turn a game of his own boot and ability - I say look out. Could be a home final this year which would be a massive boost for the Suns presence on the Gold Coast.

[Beaussie]

Looking good on and off field this season for the Suns.

[Fred]

Yes- they’ve come a long way. I think a major turning point was the new facilities they got following the commonwealth games.

[Terry]

Looking good on and off field this season for the Suns.

A very positive spin from our dear friend Sooksie there Beatup. Very much on point. Very much expected. I wonder what the real experts think though? Any idea beatup?????

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

Looking good on and off field this season for the Suns.

A very positive spin from our dear friend Sooksie there Beatup. Very much on point. Very much expected. I wonder what the real experts think though? Any idea beatup?????

Meaning some of your buddies that post regularly on here?

[azif]

they're already shitting the bed as the pressure grows

& even if they do stumble into the finals for the 1st time
It will be off the back of extra leg ups .. assistance .... gearing of this rubbish comp ...& generally not an ounce of it earnt

same as every stumbles & bumbles teams success from NSW or QLD

[makingnrlfansgowacko]

they're already shitting the bed as the pressure grows

& even if they do stumble into the finals for the 1st time
It will be off the back of extra leg ups .. assistance .... gearing of this rubbish comp ...& generally not an ounce of it earnt

same as every stumbles & bumbles teams success from NSW or QLD

Thanks, Oh wise one!
Now I know the opposite will happen!

[Beaussie]

Looking forward to the Expansion Cup this weekend with Greater Western Sydney having never lost a game against the Gold Coast at home.




From the Pocket: Can Giants v Suns go from ‘mockbuster’ to megahit?
Martin Pegan
Wed 18 Jun 2025

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/ ... to-megahit

The recruitment of Daniel Rioli, who played under Hardwick at the Tigers, and John Noble has already paid dividends. The duo’s dash and dare from half-back sets the tone and has helped make the Suns harder for opposition defences to contain. They have the fourth-highest scoring attack, with focal point Ben King already on 34 goals, as well as the fifth-tightest defence. That blend has been the premiership model in 18 of the past 20 years.

The best is still to come for Gold Coast. Grassroots participation in the city is booming and their well funded academy is paying for itself. Key forward Jed Walter, athletic tall Ethan Read, Jake Rogers and Will Graham all arrived from their football factory as first-round picks in 2023. Leo Lombard is another academy graduate since taken in the top 10. More highly touted prospects are tipped to be added later this year and leave the clubs in footy’s heartland fuming.

Gold Coast and GWS both come with their flaws, their inconsistencies and talented but imbalanced playing lists. But at their best, they can match it with any team in the competition. GWS have beaten Collingwood, Geelong and Brisbane this year. Gold Coast have edged past the next tier of Adelaide, the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn.

The Suns are rising, while the Giants are … not quite falling, but too often just hanging on. The forward group led by the talismanic Toby Greene and reigning Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan could be the most potent in the game. But the Giants are ranked mid-table for scoring, marks inside 50 and tackles inside 50. Arguably the best intercepting backline in the league is forced to paper over the cracks further afield, as it defends against the most inside 50s coming its way outside West Coast. An ageing midfield is creaking and needs a refresh alongside Finn Callaghan and Tom Green.

The Giants have set the standard for the two newest clubs in the league. They have won 13 of their past 14 matches against the Suns, and all seven meetings at their home base by an average of 66 points. More than half of the 19 clashes between the Suns and Giants have been far from close encounters. They have been straight-to-DVD affairs decided by 40 points or more. The clash on Sunday is unlikely to break any box office records but the top-eight tussle will be worth watching if only for a glimpse into the future of an emerging force.

[Terry]

Looking forward to the Expansion Cup this weekend with Greater Western Sydney having never lost a game against the Gold Coast at home.




From the Pocket: Can Giants v Suns go from ‘mockbuster’ to megahit?
Martin Pegan
Wed 18 Jun 2025

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/ ... to-megahit

The recruitment of Daniel Rioli, who played under Hardwick at the Tigers, and John Noble has already paid dividends. The duo’s dash and dare from half-back sets the tone and has helped make the Suns harder for opposition defences to contain. They have the fourth-highest scoring attack, with focal point Ben King already on 34 goals, as well as the fifth-tightest defence. That blend has been the premiership model in 18 of the past 20 years.

The best is still to come for Gold Coast. Grassroots participation in the city is booming and their well funded academy is paying for itself. Key forward Jed Walter, athletic tall Ethan Read, Jake Rogers and Will Graham all arrived from their football factory as first-round picks in 2023. Leo Lombard is another academy graduate since taken in the top 10. More highly touted prospects are tipped to be added later this year and leave the clubs in footy’s heartland fuming.

Gold Coast and GWS both come with their flaws, their inconsistencies and talented but imbalanced playing lists. But at their best, they can match it with any team in the competition. GWS have beaten Collingwood, Geelong and Brisbane this year. Gold Coast have edged past the next tier of Adelaide, the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn.

The Suns are rising, while the Giants are … not quite falling, but too often just hanging on. The forward group led by the talismanic Toby Greene and reigning Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan could be the most potent in the game. But the Giants are ranked mid-table for scoring, marks inside 50 and tackles inside 50. Arguably the best intercepting backline in the league is forced to paper over the cracks further afield, as it defends against the most inside 50s coming its way outside West Coast. An ageing midfield is creaking and needs a refresh alongside Finn Callaghan and Tom Green.

The Giants have set the standard for the two newest clubs in the league. They have won 13 of their past 14 matches against the Suns, and all seven meetings at their home base by an average of 66 points. More than half of the 19 clashes between the Suns and Giants have been far from close encounters. They have been straight-to-DVD affairs decided by 40 points or more. The clash on Sunday is unlikely to break any box office records but the top-eight tussle will be worth watching if only for a glimpse into the future of an emerging force.

Giants V Suns at the home ground of the Ginats??? No one in Sydney even knows the mess is on. What do ya reckon the crowd will be sports fans??? Why don't we play the old estimate the actual crowd V the "official" published crowd game.

It's a tough one due to the Bermuda triangle effect at the Ginats ground. It's the place where fumblers tell us supporters go but no one ever see's them. Kinda like sightings of Bigfoot in the Appalachian mountains. Rare and dubious lolololololol!!!

I'm picking the actual crowd to be 2.5k. The "official" announced crowd will be 9k. Over to you sports fans.

[Fred]

Looking forward to the Expansion Cup this weekend with Greater Western Sydney having never lost a game against the Gold Coast at home.




From the Pocket: Can Giants v Suns go from ‘mockbuster’ to megahit?
Martin Pegan
Wed 18 Jun 2025

I think this will be a hood barometer for the Suns. They are still just not quite where they need to be. A solid win will help put them there - but as the article states - inconsistency still prevails - they could beat anyone on their day - but could lose to anyone. By that I mean, if the pies where playing a bottom of ladder team you would pencil that in - yeah - they could lose but the expectation is that they will win. With the Suns that confidence isn’t there. In saying that it’s been a topsy turvy season with many top teams losing to bottom teams.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/ ... to-megahit

The recruitment of Daniel Rioli, who played under Hardwick at the Tigers, and John Noble has already paid dividends. The duo’s dash and dare from half-back sets the tone and has helped make the Suns harder for opposition defences to contain. They have the fourth-highest scoring attack, with focal point Ben King already on 34 goals, as well as the fifth-tightest defence. That blend has been the premiership model in 18 of the past 20 years.

The best is still to come for Gold Coast. Grassroots participation in the city is booming and their well funded academy is paying for itself. Key forward Jed Walter, athletic tall Ethan Read, Jake Rogers and Will Graham all arrived from their football factory as first-round picks in 2023. Leo Lombard is another academy graduate since taken in the top 10. More highly touted prospects are tipped to be added later this year and leave the clubs in footy’s heartland fuming.

Gold Coast and GWS both come with their flaws, their inconsistencies and talented but imbalanced playing lists. But at their best, they can match it with any team in the competition. GWS have beaten Collingwood, Geelong and Brisbane this year. Gold Coast have edged past the next tier of Adelaide, the Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn.

The Suns are rising, while the Giants are … not quite falling, but too often just hanging on. The forward group led by the talismanic Toby Greene and reigning Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan could be the most potent in the game. But the Giants are ranked mid-table for scoring, marks inside 50 and tackles inside 50. Arguably the best intercepting backline in the league is forced to paper over the cracks further afield, as it defends against the most inside 50s coming its way outside West Coast. An ageing midfield is creaking and needs a refresh alongside Finn Callaghan and Tom Green.

The Giants have set the standard for the two newest clubs in the league. They have won 13 of their past 14 matches against the Suns, and all seven meetings at their home base by an average of 66 points. More than half of the 19 clashes between the Suns and Giants have been far from close encounters. They have been straight-to-DVD affairs decided by 40 points or more. The clash on Sunday is unlikely to break any box office records but the top-eight tussle will be worth watching if only for a glimpse into the future of an emerging force.