Suns in the Media - Part I

[Young_Guns]

I still think it's Spittas role if he wants it, but if he is even questioning whether or not he wants it, or whether or not he can handle it with his family commitments then surely it goes straight to Touk. Haven't seen enough of Witts in the short time he has been at the club to comment on his credentials.

Don't see the issue with giving it to Touk personally. Since he got drafted hes played 82/88 games and has improved every season, so I can't see him fading well out of the 22. He most likely won't end up an A-grade, star of the competition, but that is not a requisite of being given the captaincy. And if chosen, it will be because the players and staff believe in him to step up and be responsible for the club, and feel comfortable with him being the leader on game day. He oozes leadership which has been a trait of his since at least his u/18 year so he is a natural leader and not one looking to be groomed into the role due to a lack of options. And his age shouldn't be an influence given Dew's mantra on age. If he's good enough, hes old enough.

Its good to see we have young leaders being groomed and coming through the ranks though. Makes for a stronger, closer unit than we've had before.

 

[Jirik13]

I disagree. Most 22 year olds sign shorter contracts because they believe they'll be worth a lot more when they hit their peak around 25-27.

You guys are underrating Touk a bit, he makes an awesome pressure forward too.

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Can only agree. Miller improved every year except 2017 when he missed most preseason after ankle reconstruction. Just entering his prime years. I expect him to improve again.

 

[Sun Stormer]

Off topic but just letting our hard core supporters know there are only 2 spots left in the GC Suns Supercoach League - there must be two of the regulars who haven't signed on! Go to the SC thread and register.

....and Swallow for me. Deserves it and will flourish as a leader of a team he clearly loves. Miller as VC for a while before the more talented come through for long term. Bowes, Brodie, Ainsworth etc as long as we keep them - even Lukosious down the road a bit is leader material.

 

[Jen2310]

http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/2019-02-18/join-us-for-suns-beach-kick-2-kick-this-friday

:O Geez that's early.

 

[exile]

http://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/news/2019-02-18/join-us-for-suns-beach-kick-2-kick-this-friday

:O Geez that's early.

* yeah, i work 100m away. might head down early!

 

[Jen2310]

What I really like about this club is how much they have been doing fan interaction events. I don't know of any other club that does this as often, or really at all apart from open trainings/Family days.
Has it always been this way?

 

[Jen2310]

 

[Mini GF]

Far Out! That is absolutely outstanding. That’s the Beautiful Little City I’m talking about.

 

[Scotty_222]

I’m blown away...
That’s bloody fantastic!

 

[Jen2310]

All the players are even posting it on their insta/stories also.

 

[exile]

literally every single player has reposted it. good bit of promo stuff right there.

 

[gosuns!]

Whoever the new media person is deserves a pay rise already. This has been the best off season for digital content.

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[SandyToes]

I just love that but it makes me sad too, because this is the Start we should have had 10 years ago

 

[Stroppy]

Better late than never.

Might be starting to see the results from all the 'learnings' we got as a club over the last 8 years of mis-steps and not quite rights and flat out errors.
I mean, you just can't buy learnings. You got to earn your learns. We earnt them, fingers crossed we learnt them.

 

[robo_1]

 

[kreglze]

Yeah I got one as well.

 

[Jen2310]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-02-22/all-change-as-suns-launch-combative-fightback-campaign

Aside from its injured personnel and AFLX participants, the Suns will rest Jarrod Witts, David Swallow and Touk Miller for the match.

"will rest" suuure. I don't think it's a coincidence they're gonna rest the three potential captains...

 

[Old Sol]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-02-22/all-change-as-suns-launch-combative-fightback-campaign



"will rest" suuure. I don't think it's a coincidence they're gonna rest the three potential captains...

Maybe it's obvious and I'm missing something but why would you elect to rest all of your leadership? The squad we are sending for the praccy against the lions will be missing at least Swallow Witts Miller Weller and Harbrow. Would be surprised if Rischa plays aswell...

 

[kreglze]

Yeah everyone on the list will be getting some time I imagine. Even if it is just 2 quarters.

 

[Jen2310]

Maybe it's obvious and I'm missing something but why would you elect to rest all of your leadership? The squad we are sending for the praccy against the lions will be missing at least Swallow Witts Miller Weller and Harbrow. Would be surprised if Rischa plays aswell...

I'm not sure, but when I read that I did come to the thought that maybe the decision on captain will be made then.

 

[Jirik13]

I'm not sure, but when I read that I did come to the thought that maybe the decision on captain will be made then.

In Evans presser he talks about hopefully next week before JLT.

 

[Happy Idiot]

I reckon the captain is Swallow. The campaign poster has the coach with his wife and kids, and Swallow with wife and kid.

Lock it in.

 

[Big Red Machine]

I reckon the captain is Swallow. The campaign poster has the coach with his wife and kids, and Swallow with wife and kid.

Lock it in.

This is the kind of deep dive analysis I love this place for

 

[Happy Idiot]

This is the kind of deep dive analysis I love this place for

It took me hours to come to that conclusion — a lot of analysis of marketing strategy, some instagram stalking, and a dash of wish fulfillment

Lock it in!

 

[robo_1]

I’m guessing Swallow and Miller co captains.. when you open the app they come up also!