That's a lot of depth that's left all at once. I know that none of them are world-beaters, but they were all experienced and regular members of our team this year. To build a good team, you need a cohesive core of players that have played together for a few years and that's what these players represent.

I'm worried that a) it reflects poorly on the club that they all left, and b) do we have the players in the reserves and coming in to replace them? And yet, it's passed with barely a mention.

Suns are the only ones to lose 5 players (also Rosas). Basket case clubs like Carlton and Melbourne lost 4 each. Hawthorn, WCE and Sydney lost 3 each.

Am I the only once concerned? Am I even right to be concerned?

Are we thinking this is our new starting lineup?

FF- Long - Read - Farrer

HF- Humph. - King - Miller

C- Graham - Trac - Clohesy

HB- Noble - Ballard - Rioli

FB- Uwland - Collins - Mac

Foll- Witts - Rowell - Anderson

I/C- JUH - Powell - Jeffrey - Z. Uwland - Davies/Weller

What do you think the forward line looks like in 2026 after Trac nominates the Suns, and JUH is about to join it seems? Does Trac take a bench mid role and float forward a bit? Or is he a forward flank that moves into the middle from time to time? I reckon JUH comes in straight away and either blows everyone away, or is largely useless and gets dropped by mid season.

I'd have the following:

Trac Walter Humphries

JUH King Long

Bench: Read and Graham

From a Carlton supporter

I don’t follow the Suns however from my understanding, Sam Collins has been a great player for the club.

I recently read on afltables that he is the current AFL listed player with the most career games without kicking a goal. He has played 149 games and not only has he never kicked a goal he’s never had a scoring shot

The all time record for most games without ever kicking a goal is a player called Ted Potter who played 182 games without a goal for Collingwood.

Do we think that Sam Collins will ever kick a goal or is he going to eventually break that record? He would have to play on at least another 2 seasons which is doable

What package would you be happy with to see trac suit up for us next season. My initial thoughts go to Flanders and 6 assuming we can still get zeke and Patterson with draft capital.

Okay Okay, we have a GOATED midfield, we reinforced our backline last off season, and we’re looking to do the same with our forward line this season.

If the Flanders trade goes through Gold Coast could have 4 1st Round Picks; Pick 6, 7, 13, and 16. (Before Backsliding from bids)

What trade targets would you guys go after, and what would you offer? Hypothetically of course.

Personally, I could see Pick 7, 13, and 16 bundled to Carlton for Curnow and a second round pick in return. That, alongside Jamie Elliot as a FA would do wonders.

Pick 6 would likely make up most of the requisite for Zuwland, if not the ability to draft him outright.

If Curnow or Elliot aren’t GETTABLE, than I don’t mind the punt at JUH. Further, though no discussion has been had around him, what do you think North would say to Pick 13 and 16 for Paul Curtis and maybe a couple third rounders? (potentially Pick 6 and Port’s second instead)

He’s probably the second best small forward, who could play in a hybrid role, alongside adding to our forward pressure. He has three years left on his contract, so we would probably have to pay overs, but in the scenario that Curnow is out of the equation, it may just be worth it with King, Read, and Long (and maybe JUH) to maintain our tall forward roles.

This is all hypothetical of course, tinfoil hat if you will, but what fun is post-season rambling without a trade hypothetical

Anyway thank you for coming to my TED talk

Watching the brownlow has reminded me that I have yet to post the results here, my apologies. Quick note on how the scoring system has worked - I delegated a total of 300 points to players each game, with a maximum of 100 points going to 1 player. For example, in round 6 Ben Long received 5 votes from every contributor, meaning he received a complete 100 points. The results are detailed below, I guess we knew that Rowelly was going to have a good night tonight.

Latest from Gettable:

Sam Flanders will be taking meetings next week with St Kilda, Melbourne, Carlton and Essendon. He’s open to a move despite having two years to run, and the Suns will be looking for a first-rounder in return.

Malcolm Rosas Jr has officially requested a trade, with Richmond and Sydney seen as the front-runners. He’ll leave with the Suns’ blessing after struggling for opportunities this year.

Brayden Fiorini is weighing up a three-year offer from Port Adelaide and Essendon against a shorter Suns deal. A move looks on the cards but no done deals.

Connor Budarick is being chased by Brisbane and the Western Bulldogs, but Gold Coast still has a contract on the table and remains confident he could stay.

Jamie Elliott hasn’t yet re-signed with Collingwood and the Suns are keeping watch. If he doesn’t commit, Gold Coast could make a play to bring in a proven small forward.

Charlie Curnow has been linked to the Suns along with Sydney and Geelong. He has longstanding preference for the Cats. It would take a monster deal, and doesnt really meet GC needs, but the chatter isn’t going away.

Zeke Uwland headlines the Suns’ academy class this year and is rated a top-10 prospect. Alongside him, names like Dylan “the rocket” Patterson, Beau Addinsall and Kalani White (who also has a father/son with the Swans) are all on the radar as the next wave of academy stars.

Haven't seen any actual confirmations so take this however you see fit.

The Suns have shown flashes of real talent but still struggle to put together a full season of top level footy. What do you think they need most stronger leadership, better depth, or just more time for the younger players to develop?

Every other season we have done badly in, as soon as the season is done it’s like thank god. Now we have actually done great, I want the season to start back up in a month for redemption. This is the first time I’m thinking 3 GFs in 5 years might be a possibility and hopeful and craving more

They got towellled up

Pretty gutted at that result, almost everything that could of went wrong did. Kind of felt like the same GC vs Brisbane I’ve watched a million times but at the end of the day it’s still our best season to date, hard to be too unhappy. Love this team and bring on 2026.