The Gold Coast Suns come under the microscope as Micky McTigger continues his series on 2025 team lists.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 16 Review, Round 17 Preview
July 4, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke’s Life took a bit of a smack when the Suns showed what a good side they are at home. Can the Pies consolidate against the Bombers on Friday night and have the Collingwood faithful become addicted to close finishes?
Round 7: An outback jaunt, a birthday party missed, and the Suns win at home
May 1, 2024 by 2 Comments
You can think of strange ways of getting to watch your team play while you’re away at a family birthday party, but Damien Morgan’s tale beats most!
Almanac Footy: Why winning isn’t everything
September 25, 2023 by 2 Comments
The big dance is the topic of the moment, but Ian Wilson reflects on the bigger picture via Mick Malthouse, Donald McDonald and the Werribee Tigers of 2023.
Round 18 – Sal’s Preview: Undew influence
July 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sal is unconvinced that the spectre of Damien Hardwick in the background is sufficient reason for the Suns to give Stewart Dew the flick. Read Sal’s take here as well as his thoughts on this weekend’s Round 18.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 15 – Review / Round 16 – Preview
June 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke has dissected the heartstopper over the Crows, the result of which saw the Pies stay high on the ladder. He also previews the upcoming clash with the Suns.
Round 5 – Fremantle v Gold Coast: Staring at the Suns
April 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joe Sexton was amongst the Gather Round throng at Norwood to witness the Suns capitulate to the Dockers.
Round 4 – St Kilda v Gold Coast: Saints block out the Sun(s) at night under the roof!
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
To dream the improbable dream? Braham Dabscheck’s Saints are on cloud nine after making it four from four in impressive fashion over the Suns.
Round 2 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: Sitting on the fence
March 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Where do you get the better view of the footy – elevated or at ground level? Ged McMahon gave Jesse a taste for the more immediate option. Was it a winner?
Almanac Footy: On losing Izak Rankine and other thoughts from the Coast
August 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
Damien Morgan looks at the Gold Coast Suns’ season and wonders what might have been while also commenting on the loss of star players.
Almanac Footy (Prognostication): Clarko to the Giants / Roos – No way!
July 28, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Footy Almanac welcomes first-timer MagnifiCATS who seems to have his own ideas about the next step in the coaching career of Alastair Clarkson. (Welcome aboard, MagnifiCATS!)
Round 7 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Corridor (Floreat Pica Society)
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Steve Fahey is comprehensive as always in his FPS duties for the Pies’ solid win over the Suns at the MCG.
Round 6 – Gold Coast v Brisbane: Ich bin Ein Q-Clash
April 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
One swallow doth not a summer make, nor does one trip to the Gabba usually make a Queenslander, but Shane Reid’s recent family escapades in the Sunshine State had the maroon coursing through his veins for the Q-Clash [I prefer ‘Pineapple Grapple’ on the topic of making names happen – Ed.]
Round 5 – St. Kilda v Gold Coast: Sun shines on Saints as they block out the Suns under the roof
April 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From a walk in the park over the Hawks last week to a trickier prospect in the Suns, Braham Dabscheck’s Saints have been getting it done any which way.
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Richmond: Ninth again?
July 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dan Hoban was very confident going in to the Tiges game against the Suns but what he observed has made him think his Tiges are in danger of finishing ninth again.
Round 16 – Gold Coast v Richmond: The crashing of the seats
July 2, 2021 by 4 Comments
Tiger John Green was just recovering from his Tigers loss to St Kilda and thought an easy win against the Suns would be further tonic. That’s not how it turned out.
Almanac Flashback: Round 10 2011 – Gold Coast v Geelong: Party Time
May 21, 2021 by 6 Comments
Round 10 2021 the Cats will play Gold Coast. From the Footy Almanac archives, Round 10 2011 also saw the Cats play the Suns in Gary Ablett Jnr’s first season for Gold Coast. Footy Almanac Tech guru James Demetrie was there and this is his report of the match.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 7 review, Round 8 preview
May 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
It’s becoming an all too familiar refrain for Pies fans – lack of application and execution resulted in yet another loss. Cam Hooke’s hurting too, but he has some ideas for the Kangaroos game.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Gold Coast: Zero. Zilch. Nada. (Floreat Pica Society)
May 3, 2021 by 4 Comments
Andrew Fithall gave it his all for the FPS this week – for those Pies fans who would rather not relive the game in all its detail, Andrew’s provided a couple of anecdotes to smooth over the rough edges.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 6 review, Round 7 preview
April 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cam Hooke is in uncharted territory, reporting on a fourth successive Collingwood loss. But like Bucks, he’s not giving up on 2021.
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