2023/2024 Gold Coast Draft & Trade periods

[SandyToes]

Sorry to intrude, however, I am invested in the Suns rise up the ladder as they are my second team and I am a huge fan of Qld footy being a Queenslander and AFL fanatic. I have seen a lot of comparisons between the Lions rise and the Suns young talent trying to emulate that(Touk Miller mentioned the Lions rise as a blueprint). A big part of our rise in addition to all the young talent we drafted was the recruitment of stars like Neale, Cameron and Daniher. I definitely think the Suns should be aiming to add a gun this off season. If you win 10+ games and look like you're on the cusp of becoming a top 4 team by seasons end I think GC would be a very appealing option for OOC stars. Darcy Moore as you mentioned would be the perfect target in my opinion. A gun key defender in his prime who would be lethal in tandem with Sam Collins with Collins doing the elite shut down role and Moore intercepting at will.

I think the young talent the Suns have acquired is just as good if not superior to the Lions mix of Hipwood, Andrews, McClugagge, Bailey, Rayner, Starecvich ect. with King, Lukoisus, Rankine, Rowell, Anderson, Powell, Hollands and Andrew an insane collection of young talent. You have also recruited some shrewd trade/FA additions e.g. Ellis, Markov and Chol to compliment the 22 which the Lions did with guys like McCarthy, Cockatoo and Adams to name a few. I think if you can add a star or two of the next couple off seasons the Suns will be a perennial top 8 side for many years to come if not top 4.

P.S. I hope you flog the Eagles Sunday night!

Thanks!
I love no-one ever mentions Chucky Ballard
That's just fine by us

 

[lionshine]

Thanks!
I love no-one ever mentions Chucky Ballard
That's just fine by us

I rate Ballard very highly. Super underrated player.

 

[The Kings Ransom]

The mid season draft is coming up isn’t it?
Do we have any list spots?

Ned Moyle proved such a great pick up for us last year.

Was having a look at the VFL and a few young players.
Max Pescud has had a great start to the year.

Maybe many chance he, or others could be in the mix?

 

[KaySwizzle]

The mid season draft is coming up isn’t it?
Do we have any list spots?

Ned Moyle proved such a great pick up for us last year.

Was having a look at the VFL and a few young players.
Max Pescud has had a great start to the year.

Maybe many chance he, or others could be in the mix?

The mid season draft last year was a bit of an anomaly, due to all the limited games draftees had played due to Covid the year before. I wonder if this year will be the same, with so many games cancelled last year. Could be a few gems.

Hopefully we won’t get a good, top-pick player though, as that will mean we’re higher up the order due to us having a decent season!

 

[RowellAnderson12]

Bailey smith

6

Bailey Smith

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

8.5

3star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.7

4star

D

19.8

5star

K

9.6

4star

HB

10.2

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

3.2

4star

CL

3.2

4star

D

14.8

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

7.2

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.4

5star

CL

1.6

4star

out of contract I don’t care, ask him the question. $$$

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Bailey smith out of contract I don’t care, ask him the question. $$$

There's a few at the dogs. Dunkley, Dale, Daniel all OOC I think.

Maybe one gets squeezed out. Dunkley would be a great signing for the Sun's.

 

[RowellAnderson12]

There's a few at the dogs. Dunkley, Dale, Daniel all OOC I think.

Maybe one gets squeezed out. Dunkley would be a great signing for the Sun's.

Dunkley would be perfect, would limit Davies growth

 

[TheSunGod]

Bailey smith out of contract I don’t care, ask him the question. $$$

I think he’s a mummy’s boy. Wasn’t he one of those players who warned interstate clubs against drafting him.

 

[Supersuns]

I think he’s a mummy’s boy. Wasn’t he one of those players who warned interstate clubs against drafting him.

Yes, got a doctors certificate to say he shouldn't be drafted interstate

 

[RowellAnderson12]

I think he’s a mummy’s boy. Wasn’t he one of those players who warned interstate clubs against drafting him.

Yeah he also never drank alcohol.

He’s changed man now, holiday’d on the Gold Coast after the grand final loss.

Might like being away from the bubble with his mental health claims.

Touk Anderson Rowell smith all 2 way gut runners I can only dream

 

[TheSunGod]

Yes, got a doctors certificate to say he shouldn't be drafted interstate

 

[CommittedSuns]

Looking at todays game we need to draft a couple of mids and a tall forward.

 

[kreglze]

Need one more goal kicking mid to bring in. They don't grow on trees.

A De Goey without the off field baggage would be perfect.

 

[Supersuns]

Need one more goal kicking mid to bring in. They don't grow on trees.

A De Goey without the off field baggage would be perfect.

Elijah Hollands

 

[kreglze]

Elijah Hollands

Want to see him next week. Would love if he developed into that player.

 

[Supersuns]

Want to see him next week. Would love if he developed into that player.

Fully believe he will develop into that player, has every tool.

 

[KaySwizzle]

Mostly another mid (though I would much rather trade for a decent one instead for a quick fix solution )

Drafting another forward will take too long to develop, but could be something we look for regardless. Mac Andrew could be that forward I guess. Just try and trade for a serviceable tall in the meantime.

 

[RowellAnderson12]

Ask the question to any of
Josh Kelly, Tim taranto

14

Tim Taranto

Age

26

Ht

188cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.3

5star

K

12.8

5star

HB

9.5

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

17.0

4star

K

12.0

5star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.0

4star

CL

5.5

5star

D

15.6

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

4.0

5star

CL

2.2

4star

or Stephen Coniglio

3

Stephen Coniglio

Age

30

Ht

182cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.5

5star

K

13.0

5star

HB

11.5

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

4.7

5star

CL

4.7

5star

D

21.3

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

8.8

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.8

4star

CL

5.4

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

8.2

4star

HB

11.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.2

4star

CL

3.0

5star

GWS need to let one of them go to balance their books and midfield out

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Ask the question to any of
Josh Kelly, Tim taranto or Stephen Coniglio

GWS need to let one of them go to balance their books and midfield out

Hopper?

 

[The Kings Ransom]

It’ll be interesting to see what hawthorn do with
Scrimshaw
Jiath
Bramble
Day

All rebounding half backs.

Wonder if Lachie bramble could play midfield and could be an under the radar get. Showed he could play last year.

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Bailey Laurie for Melbourne sounds like a jack Higgins type.
Playing alright in the VFL - could be a target poaching reserves players who can’t break into the team.
Would add something to our list for sure.

Bailey Laurie

Oakleigh's Bailey Laurie is a crafty small who carves up the opposition with his smarts and slippery work in congestion. He looms as a second round pick.

central.rookieme.com

 

[RowellAnderson12]

Hopper?

I was just naming players who can play forward/kick goals.

But I’ll be very happy with hopper. We made a bid for him so I’m sure we’ll be keeping a close eye.

They would have to start prioritising Tom Green, Taranto, Bruhn & Callaghan soon so surely some have to leave

 

[RowellAnderson12]

It’ll be interesting to see what hawthorn do with
Scrimshaw
Jiath
Bramble
Day

All rebounding half backs.

Wonder if Lachie bramble could play midfield and could be an under the radar get. Showed he could play last year.

Day onto the wing, and I’m sure Bramble is pushing the wing too. They are pretty stacked, would argue Sicily is their best ball user too.

Which I’ll happily take if that gives hawks round 1 compo. He would be our Luko down back again

 

[Jirik13]

I was just naming players who can play forward/kick goals.

But I’ll be very happy with hopper. We made a bid for him so I’m sure we’ll be keeping a close eye.

They would have to start prioritising Tom Green, Taranto, Bruhn & Callaghan soon so surely some have to leave

Heading to Suns or Victoria teams? Pretty easy decision.

 

[RowellAnderson12]

Heading to Suns or Victoria teams? Pretty easy decision.

Depends who wants to pay up. We’re starting to turn the corner.

Who would of thought joe Daniher would go to Brisbane?

Our time is coming