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Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.

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AFL called out for 'disappointing' ump contact changes

The Players' Association has hit out at the AFL for immediately increasing fines and penalties for contact with umpires.

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Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact

Matt Rowell has already been fined three times this season for umpire contact and a fourth will likely earn the Gold Coast star an AFL Tribunal appearance.

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Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.

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Suns stirred, but not shaken, by string of losses

Gold Coast's star midfielder Matt Rowell has detailed the reasons for signing a two-year contract extension with the Suns.

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Victorian rivals still keen on re-signed Sun Rowell

Newly re-signed Gold Coast star midfielder Matt Rowell believes the Suns can soon charge into finals and win their first AFL premiership.

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Suns superstar hasn't re-signed just yet, Hardwick says

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has downplayed contract speculation around Matt Rowell after a mid-game report claimed the star midfielder would re-commit.

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Rowell cleared but is mature-age Demon in strife again?

Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has escaped sanction for his glancing blow on an opponent, but Melbourne's Aidan Johnson faces a nervous wait.

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Bolton shines brightest as Dockers rain on Suns' parade

Shai Bolton was the difference for Fremantle as they resisted Gold Coast's late flurry to register a tough 11-point win in enemy territory.

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'All gas, no brakes' as Miller and dad inspire Suns

A rousing pre-game address from Touk Miller's father has helped inspire Gold Coast to an enthralling eight-point defeat of Hawthorn in Darwin.

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Suns defy Dogs' late surge to remain kings of the north

Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.

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Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants a lift from his out-of-form midfield when the Suns take on the red-hot Western Bulldogs in Darwin.

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Hardwick calls for protection of 'too honest' Rowell

Suns clearance king Matt Rowell was quietened by Brisbane in a lopsided QClash but his coach Damien Hardwick said he should be getting more help from officials.

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Slow-starting Suns slice up Swans for 5-1 season start

Gold Coast overcame a tardy start to trample Sydney by 38 points, kicking 12 consecutive goals either side of halftime to improve to 5-1 this season.

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Rowell steers Suns past Kangas in AFL's Barossa debut

Star midfielder Matt Rowell shone as Gold Coast extended their season-opening winning streak to four matches with a 52-point victory over North Melbourne.

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Tense loss: Crows frustrated by pivotal umpire's call

Matthew Nicks admits he shares fans' frustration after former Suns star Izak Rankine was denied a potential match-winning shot in Adelaide's loss to Gold Coast.

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Revamped Crows midfield faces toughest AFL test: Nicks

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has heaped immense praise on Gold Coast, saying his revamped midfield will face the AFL's best on-ball brigade this weekend.

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Witts hopes Suns' hot start can twist Rowell's arm

Matt Rowell has attracted interest from a host of Victorian clubs but Gold Coast veteran Jarrod Witts sees success as the key to retaining the star midfielder.

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Derby win keeps wolves from Dockers’ door as anxiety lifts around Fremantle

The Eagles were outclassed at a packed Optus Stadium as Caleb Serong’s good form in AFL western derbies continued

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Suns banish MCG demons in emphatic statement

The Suns have extended their unbeaten start to the AFL season and snapped a 12-match losing streak against Melbourne with a convincing 58-point win at the MCG.

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Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns

Harley Reid has endured an interrupted pre-season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is expecting big things from the star midfielder.

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Miller stays loyal as Suns deviate to Noah's arc

Gold Coast's Touk Miller discusses the loss of his captaincy, Matt Rowell's future and why anyone obsessing over a top-eight AFL finish is missing the point.

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Brisbane ace Will Ashcroft faces match review scrutiny

Brisbane's young star Will Ashcroft faces scrutiny after elbowing Gold Coast's Matt Rowell during a three-club match simulation session.

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Rowell addresses future, wish for Suns to get 'serious'

Matt Rowell has straight-batted talk of his AFL future, the Gold Coast midfielder insisting he's committed to turning the Suns into a "serious footy team".

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'In a rush': Suns captain to drag Rowell along for ride

Noah Anderson will take over as Gold Coast captain, while the Suns have made a big statement as they attempt to retain the services of midfielder Matt Rowell.

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