Superstar midfielder Gary Ablett spearheaded the Gold Coast SUNS third premiership campaign with an inspired fourth quarter at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night.
Superstar midfielder Gary Ablett spearheaded the Gold Coast SUNS third premiership campaign with an inspired fourth quarter at Metricon Stadium on Saturday night, the skippers final quarter performance leading his chargers to a thrilling 13-point win over St. Kilda in front of close to 14,000 frenzied fans at Metricon Stadium.
The code’s best player finished the contest with a game-high 34 possessions and four goals.
Showing steely resolve and composure, Ablett led by example as the home team closed the match out in the final term, the skipper finding the big sticks on three occasions and steering the GC SUNS to one of the most satisfying victories since joining the competition.
Individual Statistics Collected 34 possessions (including 19 contested possessions), 4 goals and finished with 135 Dream Team points.
ACTING vice-captain Michael Rischitelli has said anything other than a 100% effort from the Gold Coast SUNS would not be good enough against the Sydney Swans, as the team prepares to travel interstate to take on the reigning AFL premiers this Saturday.
The Gold Coast SUNS have today been advised by the AFL on changes to the fixture to accommodate Opening Round’s postponed match against Essendon.
First Nora, now Alfred: SUNS season opener battles with Mother Nature
The Gold Coast SUNS will have to wait a little longer to get its 2025 AFL season underway following the postponement of the Opening Round clash against Essendon.
Opening Round Fixture Update
Following advice from the Queensland Government, the club has been advised by the AFL that this Saturday’s Opening Round fixture has been postponed as South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales prepares for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall.
Introducing the Gold Coast SUNS 2025 AFL Media Guide
SUNS Media is pleased to publish its 2025 AFL Media Guide ahead of Saturday’s season opener at People First Stadium.
