Suns in the Media - Part I

[The Kings Ransom]

I guess the main difference is our best players (or who should be in time to come) are a younger tier in general to Melbourne. It’s all about your core very good 10 players.

So whilst we do have some more senior guys - lemmens, casboult, Ellis, swallow, Corbett etc.. they are guys who are more or less replaceable with younger players at the end of their careers without huge impact to the team trajectory IMO. Just the way that hibberd replaced by Bowey, jones replaced by Jordan, vince replaced by Langdon etc..and Melbourne are now worse for it.

The young guys at the core of the team premiership build - king, rowell, Anderson, rankine, lukosius, Ballard, hollands etc..will be our best players in 3-4 years.
But these older guys Ellis, swallow, casboult etc.. will be replaced by 3 youngsters ie. sharp, hollands, Andrew.

So fast forward 3-4 years and our average age isn’t really that much different IMO.

Buderick (23) ballard (26) lemmens (29)
Powell (25) Andrew (22) rookie (19)
Sharp (23) Anderson (23) Weller (28)
Ainsworth (27) lukosius (24) hollands (22)
Rankine (25) king (24) chol (28)

Witts (32) rowell (23) Davies (22)

moyle (22) bowes (27) rosas (22) rookie (19)

Edit. Left out collins at 29 - add him in.
And Jeffrey 23 - add him in.

 

[Iva Bigun]

Age and experience profile changed significantly this year for Suns. Previous years were different story.

Cool, I look forward to seeing us lift the cup this year

 

[Jirik13]

Cool, I look forward to seeing us lift the cup this year

I like your optimism.

 

[Jirik13]

Flexibility is the magic.

Selfless Swallow helping Suns find flexibility

Led by their former captain, the Suns are becoming a more flexible outfit

www.afl.com.au

 

[Iva Bigun]

I like your optimism.

I think your selling me short, I t’s not a matter of negativity, football is a results driven game. The Suns have been nothing short of woeful in the areas of player development, year on year ladder position, sponsorship, media liaisons and player trading our entire existence. These are not opinions they are undeniable, surely your not pretending we have done well in these areas??

My point of view is if you accept mediocrity, you get mediocrity.

 

[Jirik13]

I think your selling me short, I t’s not a matter of negativity, football is a results driven game. The Suns have been nothing short of woeful in the areas of player development, year on year ladder position, sponsorship, media liaisons and player trading our entire existence. These are not opinions they are undeniable, surely your not pretending we have done well in these areas??

My point of view is if you accept mediocrity, you get mediocrity.

I just shared info about Suns age and experience profile for the benefit of other Suns fans. I certainly appreciate when other fans share info about the club. That's all.

Sorry, I am not really interested in discussing your views.

 

[Emerald Sun]

Dew on AFL 360

Watch what GC SUNS Head Coach Stuart Dew had to say on AFL 360.

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

I didn't get to see Dewy on AFL360 on the night but Dimma was very supportive of where we are heading. Spoke very highly about Rowell as well

 

[Jirik13]

Dew on AFL 360

Watch what GC SUNS Head Coach Stuart Dew had to say on AFL 360.

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

I didn't get to see Dewy on AFL360 on the night but Dimma was very supportive of where we are heading. Spoke very highly about Rowell as well

All commentators are supportive. Robbo is the strongest supporter. Until, we lose again.

 

[Emerald Sun]

All commentators are supportive. Robbo is the strongest supporter. Until, we lose again.

We can always expect the AFL "experts" to give us a big thumbs up when winning and slam us when we loose.
I like to hear what the opposition coaches have to say. Longmuir had nothing but praise on the weekend for us and Dimma was the same on the panel.
They don't have to blow smoke up our A$%e.

 

[KaySwizzle]

Man, Witts does not get the credit he deserves. He has completely changed our midfield now he is back. Also, he is being more aggressive with his taps which I think means he trusts his midfield more. Gone are the days of taping to his feet for repeat stoppages—now we get some real drive.

 

[CanYouFeelTheSunburn]

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Man, Witts does not get the credit he deserves. He has completely changed our midfield now he is back. Also, he is being more aggressive with his taps which I think means he trusts his midfield more. Gone are the days of taping to his feet for repeat stoppages—now we get some real drive.

If he is robbed of an All Australian blazer I will be livid.

 

[Choppers]

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Man, Witts does not get the credit he deserves. He has completely changed our midfield now he is back. Also, he is being more aggressive with his taps which I think means he trusts his midfield more. Gone are the days of taping to his feet for repeat stoppages—now we get some real drive.

Don't know what to make of that........Reilly O'Brien got dropped for Rd9 and Sam Draper had a shocker............

guess it means.......Wittsy is killin' it....

 

[GC2015]

If he is robbed of an All Australian blazer I will be livid.

We've probably got three legitimate AA contenders this year with Touk, Witts and Collins. They've all been outstanding for us this year!

Probably says something about where we're heading when you consider our two co-captain and our vice captain appear to be playing AA level footy this season. Fantastic leadership on display.

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Coaches recognise his importance. Awarded plenty of coaches votes

 

[Big Red Machine]

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Man, Witts does not get the credit he deserves. He has completely changed our midfield now he is back. Also, he is being more aggressive with his taps which I think means he trusts his midfield more. Gone are the days of taping to his feet for repeat stoppages—now we get some real drive.

I said this over the fence to Wittsy at Sydney

"Best ruck in the comp"

I'm not one to blow smoke but here it is being statistically backed up.

Collins, Miller, Witts... One healthy King away from having an AA Calibre Spine

 

[Jirik13]

From discarded Blue to key Sun: Casboult's career revival

Levi Casboult is shaping as one of the best value recruits of the year

www.afl.com.au

 

[Iva Bigun]

From discarded Blue to key Sun: Casboult's career revival

Levi Casboult is shaping as one of the best value recruits of the year

www.afl.com.au

His love of playing on the Coast and the ability to walk down the street would be music to the ears of many in the VIC bubble. Let’s hope a few disenchanted players read it

 

[kreglze]

We are on a massive high after a second big win in a row over Fremantle. We laud our defence getting back to its best. Chol coming into his own with 4 goals. Did Rowell have the best 18 possession game we have seen?

We also look forward to the Bulldogs and if we can expect another great win in Ballarat this weekend?

Thanks for listening,

K

 

[MarcLocksCrustySock]

We are on a massive high after a second big win in a row over Fremantle. We laud our defence getting back to its best. Chol coming into his own with 4 goals. Did Rowell have the best 18 possession game we have seen?

We also look forward to the Bulldogs and if we can expect another great win in Ballarat this weekend?

Thanks for listening,

K

If he had 18 disposals, 18 goals and 18 tackles I would be more impressed.

 

[Southern Sun]

If you want something to get you in the mood for today's game just have a read of the witts article on afl site. Love that man!

 

[robo_1]

If you want something to get you in the mood for today's game just have a read of the witts article on afl site. Love that man!

 

[GC2015]

We may have dodged a huge bullet here and could regain Rory just after the bye. This is potentially massive for our season if we can get him back in a few weeks from now.

 

[Choppers]

I'm glad you posted IF we can get him back just after the bye........it was stated 4-12 weeks.......unfortunately it's Rory, so I'll lean towards the 12 week bit.

I know I'm negative and you're positive.....

I just like to think I'm more realist....

But would be more that happy to have it at 4....

 

[Jirik13]

Joel Jeffrey Named Round 10 AFL Rising Star

Joel Jeffrey has been named the NAB AFL Rising Star for his Round 10 performance against Western Bulldogs.

www.goldcoastfc.com.au

 

[The Kings Ransom]

Suns forwards not appearing on the leaderboard for holding frees at all.

Maybe Dew should be whining in the press conference like crazy beveridge