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Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.

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Into the light: Foran's quest to enhance mental health

Retiring Gold Coast star Kieran Foran experienced the unimaginable pain of losing a stepson to suicide, and his ongoing work improving young lives is priceless.

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Hardwick inspiring Hunt, 13 years on from 'that' goal

Karmichael Hunt left Damien Hardwick in despair with his 2012 after-the-siren winner, but the AFL coach is now inspiring the cross-code star's next endeavour.

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AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

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Hannay swings axe on coaching staff for new Titans era

Three of Des Hasler's assistant coaches will move on at the end of the season as Gold Coast prepares for a fresh era under Josh Hannay.

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Raiders rest 10 players, Hughes back for Storm

Canberra have rested 10 players from the last round before finals, with Cam Murray and Jahrome Hughes among key players returning from injury elsewhere.

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'The man will play': retiring Swallow in finals recall

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has surprised with an early selection declaration, saying retiring veteran David Swallow will face the Dockers.

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Knights call on Michael Hagan to help pick coach

Newcastle's most recent premiership winning coach has been called upon to help the NRL strugglers find their next mentor.

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From 'walking laps with a broken fib' to finals: Rioli

Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.

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Dolphins need finals favour from Bennett after key win

The Dolphins' NRL finals hopes remain alive after a 36-30 win over Gold Coast, and they will look to Wayne Bennett's South Sydney to do them a huge favour.

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Big guns on target as Port power past injury-hit Suns

Port Adelaide have recorded the AFLW's highest ever score, with star talls Matilda Scholz and Gemma Houghton firing in a 68-point thumping of Gold Coast.

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Swallow inspiring Suns as tough AFL finals call looms

Foundation player David Swallow looms as Gold Coast's unlucky man as the club prepares to end a 15-year AFL finals absence.

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Star Demon earns eighth All-Australian, Cameron captain

After a difficult year for Melbourne, Demons captain Max Gawn has been named All-Australian for an record-equalling eighth time.

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Roosters won't stop Holbrook pursuing Knights job

The door is open for Justin Holbrook to apply for Newcastle's coaching job despite the Sydney Roosters assistant still being on contract for another season.

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Witts revels in moment as Suns ponder big finals call

Ruckman Jarrod Witts lapped up his moment but quickly reset as Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick ponders a sentimental selection for their historic finals debut.

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Suns thrash Bombers to lock in historic finals berth

Gold Coast have notched their biggest-ever AFL win, thumping Essendon to secure the club's first finals campaign since their 2011 admission.

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Dolphins target 'Magnificent Seven' for finals push

The Dolphins finals hopes are still alive as they target joining a rare group of NRL clubs that had a 0-4 start to the season before reaching the play-offs.

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From the Pocket: AFL finals fever cools as buds of the silly season shoot early

Even with a do-or-die midweek match that should have wildcard round crusaders salivating, finals fever has been cooled by the end-of-season pause

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Why Hannay can lead Titans to the promised land

Gold Coast's new director of football Scott Sattler explains why incoming coach Josh Hannay is the right man to transform the Titans into a success story.

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Banned star features in All-Australian squad

The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named.

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Dolphins rake set for 150th, Farnworth just misses cut

Hooker Jeremy Marshall-King plays his 150th NRL match as the Dolphins welcome back Kodi Nikorima from illness, but Herbie Farnworth (hamstring) is still absent.

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Walkers keep NRL coach dream alive despite Titans' call

The dream is still alive for Ben and Shane Walker to coach in the NRL despite Josh Hannay being appointed to take over at the Gold Coast in 2026.

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Gold Coast’s single-game shootout is a final chance to not slip up – and grow up

The Suns have had their fate in their own hands for weeks but there is no room for further error in this week’s win-or-bust game against Essendon

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Titans sever ties with Hasler, Hannay to coach in 2026

Gold Coast will sever ties with Des Hasler at the end of the season after a poor two years at the helm and have appointed Josh Hannay as his replacement.

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Bulldogs not expecting AFL finals favour

The Western Bulldogs need Essendon to upset Gold Coast in the last game of the home-and-away season but aren't expecting the result to fall their way.

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