The Gold Coast SUNS defensive stocks could be bolstered this weekend with versatile defender Meara Girvan in contention to return to action.
The Gold Coast SUNS defensive stocks could be bolstered this weekend with versatile defender Meara Girvan in contention to return to action.
Girvan has been sidelined since injuring her shoulder in pre-season match simulation against the Brisbane Lions, but is a possibility to be available for selection to face the GWS Giants in Canberra.
“Meara has been progressing well through her rehabilitation over the last couple of weeks. She will train fully this week and we’ll make a decision on her availability closer to this weekend’s game,” GC SUNS AFLW physiotherapist Jasmine Herlihy said.
Maddy Brancatisano also remains two weeks away from being available for selection with an ankle injury.
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
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