The Gold Coast SUNS has named its first squad of the 2025 season as the team prepares to travel west to take on the West Coast Eagles in Round 1.
It will be a club debut for defensive pair John Noble and Daniel Rioli who will become the 150th and 151st players respectively on the SUNS’ all-time player list.
Noah Anderson has been named in the starting midfield and will lead the team out for his first AFL game as captain on Sunday afternoon.
StreetSmarts SUNS Academy trio Will Graham, Jake Rogers and Ethan Read have all been named in the forward line, with a fourth 2023 draftee in Jed Walter unavailable this week due to suspension.
As confirmed in the Qscan Injury Update earlier this week, Mac Andrew remains one week away from a return due to a chest injury, but Charlie Ballard (ankle) and Lachie Weller (hamstring) have been named to play.
Named on the extended interchange are Alex Sexton, Nick Holman, Thomas Berry, Ned Moyle, Ben Long, Connor Budarick, Joel Jeffrey and Caleb Graham.
The interchange will be trimmed to five when the final team is named at 4pm AEST Friday.
First bounce for the clash against the Eagles is at 5:10pm AEST at Optus Stadium, with the match broadcast live on Fox Footy, Kayo and the Seven Network (check your local guide).
