SUNS Academy U16W National Development Squad Announcement

Congratulations to the following 31 players selected for the 2024 SUNS Academy U16W National Development Squad!

By Lachlan Sosinski

Congratulations to the following 31 players selected for the 2024 SUNS Academy U16W National Development Squad!

The upcoming National Championships is only weeks away, where they will go up against the Sydney Swans, Western Australia, and Brisbane Lions.

Congratulations, girls!

First Name	Last Name	Community Club
Stephanie	Aguinaldo	Broadbeach JAFC
Keely	Andrews	Hermit Park
Allegra	Bandiera	Carrara JAFC
Emily	Beaver	Broadbeach JAFC
Joelene	Billett	Coomera
Summer	Browning	Murwillumbah
Allie	Cameron	Burleigh JAFC
Maddie	Campbell	Tweed Coast JAFC
Meg	Childes	Glenmore
Billie	Cook	Tweed Coast JAFC
Grace	Cooper	Southport JAFC
Sage	Crossley	Burleigh JAFC
Ellie	Da Ros	Carrara JAFC
Lacey	Dutton	Burleigh JAFC
Grace	Frost	Centrals Trinity Bay
Heidi	Grimster	Tweed Coast JAFC
Eva	Hooper	North Mackay
Ella	Johnston	Cairns Saints
Jessica	Large	Brothers-Rockhampton
Azahri	Loats	Gladstone
Lily	Moana	Burleigh JAFC
Tara	Nieass	Surfers Paradise
Keanah	Russell	Palm Beach Currumbin
Mistee	Sagigi	AFL Cape York
Nikki	Sandeman	Tweed Coolangatta
Jesse	Sewell	Burleigh JAFC
Asia	Single	Burleigh JAFC
Chelsea	Smythe	Burleigh JAFC
Charli	Sunderland	Burleigh JAFC
Zoe	Taylor	Sherwood JAFC
Natalie	Whatman	Burleigh JAFC

01:35

Fearless: A New Era

Change is here.
00:36

SUNS unwrap Zambrero partnership

Zambrero will be the club’s exclusive quick service restaurant partner and will feature on the top-back of the club’s 2025 playing and training guernseys.

AFL
43:10

Chats with Rat Episode 15 | Jarrod Witts

We FINALLY got the big man in to chat how he got into playing footy, recovering from an ACL, fatherhood and captaining a footy side through COVID as well as some childhood antics along the way

AFL

Introducing FEARLESS

Welcome to a new era of the Gold Coast SUNS.
Win People First Stadium for a day

Whether it's hosting a memorable birthday, proposing to someone special, screening a movie on the big screen or playing a game with your local team, the Stadium could be yours for a day, with $5,000 from People First Bank included to make your event unforgettable.

AFL
Five more years of Mac

Already contracted for next season, the new deal makes Andrew the longest-contracted player on the SUNS’ list and will take him through until he is 26.

AFL

Ella Smith signs until 2025

Young midfielder Ella Smith has signed a one-year contract extension to remain on the Gold Coast for the 2025 AFLW season.

AFLW
Through the archives: Best of 2024

As the curtain closes on a massive year for the Gold Coast SUNS, SUNS Media have taken a look back at the year that was to re-live some of the best moments from 2024.

AFL
2024 GC SUNS Financial Result

The Gold Coast SUNS has today finalised its 2024 financial result, with the club posting an underlying profit of $496,084 for the financial year ending in October 2024.

03:30

2024 AFLW Trade & Draft Update

We sit down with our Head of Women's Football, Fiona Sessarago, to reflect on that trade period and give us an insight into the upcoming Telstra AFLW Draft.

AFLW
01:23

AFLW | Niamh McLaughlin Extends "The group were really supportive of me"

After signing a new contract, Niamh McLaughlin sits down with us, excited for the year to come.

AFLW
01:00

AFLW | Daisy D'Arcy Extends "Honoured to have signed on"

We sit down with Daisy D'Arcy to discuss her excitement in extending her contract.

AFLW
00:57

AFLW | Charlie Rowbottom Extends "This group is incredibly determined"

We catch up with Charlie Rowbottom to celebrate her commitment to the club, as she signs on for another two years.

AFLW

Ella Smith signs until 2025

Young midfielder Ella Smith has signed a one-year contract extension to remain on the Gold Coast for the 2025 AFLW season.

AFLW
Through the archives: Best of 2024

As the curtain closes on a massive year for the Gold Coast SUNS, SUNS Media have taken a look back at the year that was to re-live some of the best moments from 2024.

AFL
2024 GC SUNS Financial Result

The Gold Coast SUNS has today finalised its 2024 financial result, with the club posting an underlying profit of $496,084 for the financial year ending in October 2024.
SUNS Learning - Empowering Schools and Communities Through Innovation

2024 brought 642 hours of eLearning engagement—equivalent to 257 AFL games or 11 full AFL seasons—demonstrating the SUNS Learning LMS ability to connect communities, inspire participants, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

AFL

SUNS Academy U16W National Development Squad Announcement

Fearless: A New Era

SUNS unwrap Zambrero partnership

Chats with Rat Episode 15 | Jarrod Witts

Introducing FEARLESS

Win People First Stadium for a day

Five more years of Mac

Ella Smith signs until 2025

Through the archives: Best of 2024

2024 GC SUNS Financial Result

Latest Videos

2024 AFLW Trade & Draft Update

AFLW | Niamh McLaughlin Extends "The group were really supportive of me"

AFLW | Daisy D'Arcy Extends "Honoured to have signed on"

AFLW | Charlie Rowbottom Extends "This group is incredibly determined"

Latest News

Ella Smith signs until 2025

Through the archives: Best of 2024

2024 GC SUNS Financial Result

SUNS Learning - Empowering Schools and Communities Through Innovation

Partners

Major Support Partners

Acknowledgement of Country

FEARLESS

2025 Memberships

2025 GUERNSEYS

Ka-Powell: Wil signs on ‘til 2029

2024 AFLW Trade & Draft Update

AFLW | Niamh McLaughlin Extends "The group were really supportive of me"

AFLW | Daisy D'Arcy Extends "Honoured to have signed on"

AFLW | Charlie Rowbottom Extends "This group is incredibly determined"

Ella Smith signs until 2025

Through the archives: Best of 2024

2024 GC SUNS Financial Result

SUNS Learning - Empowering Schools and Communities Through Innovation

Partners

Major Support Partners

The latest news and videos at your fingertips.

Acknowledgement of Country