Noah Anderson has been appointed captain of the Gold Coast SUNS as the club embarks on the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
The 23-year-old has been endorsed by the football club to lead his teammates into a new era, after a thorough process to determine the AFL program’s leadership group.
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Anderson will be supported by vice-captains Touk Miller and Sam Collins, with Ben King, Matt Rowell and Wil Powell making up the six-man leadership group.
The midfielder said he was honoured to be given the opportunity to lead the Gold Coast SUNS.
“I’m so proud to be able to represent this club as captain after all they have invested in me both as a player and a person,” Anderson said.
“The SUNS mean everything to me and I love coming to work every day with this group of players. I am committed to giving everything I can to help lead this club and deliver on our mission to bring success to the Gold Coast.”
Former captain Jarrod Witts made the decision to step down from leadership responsibilities prior to the season, but will remain an important voice among the playing group.
Meanwhile Miller, who had been co-captain alongside Witts since 2022, will continue to hold a significant role as vice-captain.
Anderson said the pair had been influential in his journey at the SUNS.
“I would like to thank both Jarrod and Touk for everything they have given our club as leaders in recent years,” Anderson said.
“Their impact on our club can never be overstated and they have had a profound impact on me as a player, person and a leader.
“The people who showed me what it means to be a SUN are people like Jarrod, Touk and David Swallow. I’m driven everyday to see success for not only them, but our members and fans too.”
Gold Coast SUNS General Manager of Football Performance Wayne Campbell congratulated Anderson on his appointment and recognised Witts and Miller for their contributions as captains.
“We’re thrilled for Noah to be given the opportunity to lead our club and know he is ready for the responsibility that comes with the role,” Campbell said.
“Our club has a great depth of leadership and we are confident Noah will be supported extremely well by the experience Touk and Sam can provide as vice-captains.”
“Ben, Matt and Wil thoroughly deserve their elevation to the leadership group. All three have worked hard to develop their leadership capabilities in recent years and it is fitting they be recognised with the opportunity to play an influential role within the group.
“Jarrod is our longest serving captain and we want to acknowledge the role he has played in guiding this football club through a difficult period. It’s also important to recognise Touk’s impact on our club as captain for the last three years, and he will continue to provide vital experience and support to Noah in his role as vice-captain.
“As we head into a new era for our football club, it is important we reflect that transition with a strong leadership group who can lead this club in a fearless new direction.”
Anderson will become the youngest current captain in the AFL, embodying the boldness of his club which is willing to push the boundaries.
The SUNS are just under two weeks away from pre-season football action, with a match simulation against the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood taking place at People First Stadium on Thursday February 20.
Gold Coast SUNS Captaincy History:
Gary Ablett (2011-2016)
Tom Lynch & Steven May (2017-2018)
David Swallow & Jarrod Witts (2019-2021)
Jarrod Witts & Touk Miller (2022-2024)
Noah Anderson (2025)
Most games as SUNS Captain:
102 – Jarrod Witts
96 – Gary Ablett
60 – David Swallow
54 – Touk Miller
38 – Steven May
37 – Tom Lynch
