There’s a Qscan Injury Update on several SUNS players ahead of Saturday’s AFLW Round 1 clash against St Kilda at People First Stadium.
Maddy Brancatisano will be unavailable for a number of weeks after having surgery following an ankle injury sustained in match simulation against the Brisbane Lions.
“After consulting with specialists, Maddy made the decision to have an operation to repair a syndesmosis injury suffered in the match against the Brisbane Lions. As a result, she’ll be unavailable for selection in the early rounds of the season,” GC SUNS AFLW physiotherapist Jasmine Herlihy said.
Meara Girvan will also be sidelined for the opening rounds of the season following a shoulder injury in the same game.
“Meara suffered a dislocated shoulder against the Lions. She’s now completing her rehab program and will miss the first few matches of our season,” Herlihy added.
Vivien Saad is continuing to progress in her rehabilitation from a hamstring injury picked up during pre-season and is targeting to be available for selection in Round 2.
Small forward Ashanti Bush will also be sidelined indefinitely as she recovers from concussion.
Flanders’ 29 disposals against Richmond was enough for the 23-year-old to overtake AFL legend Gary Ablett Jnr and post 680 disposals for the year at an average of 30.9 per game.
RD5 | Hardwick "We're looking forward to playing over there"
Saturday’s match will mark the first time an AFL club has donned a predominately pink playing guernsey. The historic inaugural match at Barossa Park is sold out, with Queensland based fans able to see the SUNS make history live on Kayo & Fox Footy from 12pm with a delayed broadcast on 7mate from 2pm AEST.
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RD5 | Uwland "I love the challenge of playing on key forwards"
Bodhi Uwland speaks to media following the narrow win over Adelaide. He focuses his attention to this weeks Gather Round clash against North Melbourne at Barossa Park.
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RD5 | Flanders "Each week we will grow"
Sam Flanders speaks to media following the narrow win against Adelaide. This week we take on North Melbourne at Barossa Park for Gather Round in 2025.
In a thrilling showdown between two undefeated sides, the SUNS kept their composure and played their moments to clinch a 91–90 victory over the Adelaide Crows at People First Stadium last Saturday.
Team Announcement: Round 5
The Gold Coast SUNS has named its team to face North Melbourne this Saturday at Barossa Park for the third edition of the AFL’s Gather Round.
Tsitas to don Big V in Gather Round
James Tsitas has added another honour to a storied career after being named in the Smithy’s VFL State Team for Saturday’s match against the SANFL in the 2025 AAMI State Game.
Hardwick praises Andrew's 'combative' nature
GOLD Coast coach Damien Hardwick has called on the media to “take a deep breath” with the commentary surrounding Mac Andrew that followed Saturday’s win over Adelaide.
