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Code switch backlash hurt Hunt deeply

Karmichael Hunt opens up about his AFL defection revealing the hardest part about his code switch, why it didn’t work and...

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12th Dec. 2020 11:12 AM

Karmichael Hunt has no regrets switching codes to AFL.

Bella caps dream season with dual best and fairest honours

The former Bakers Creek Tigers junior starred for Palm Beach Currumbin in the QAFL Colts this year

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15th Oct. 2020 4:10 PM

Former Mackay junior Will Bella (middle) had a season to remember for Palm Beach Currumbin in the QAFL Colts, winning the grand final and being named league best and fairest. Photo: Nelpix

Suns, Lions could become ‘destination clubs’ says Howarth

The AFL spotlight on Queensland this year could have a lasting positive impact on the game in the Sunshine State

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14th Oct. 2020 5:10 AM

Kalinda Howarth of the Suns in action during the 2020 AFLW Semi Final match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Gold Coast Suns at Fremantle Oval on March 21, 2020 in Fremantle, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Star Sun can’t wait to be back: ‘I love Mackay’

Kalinda Howarth says playing at Great Barrier Reef Arena was one of her ‘fondest memories’ of her debut AFLW season.

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13th Oct. 2020 4:10 PM

Young Mackay AFL fans Rohan Jessup, 9, and Anneka Jessup, 5, with Gold Coast Suns AFLW star Kalinda Howarth and the AFL Premiership Cup at Harrup Park. Photo: Callum Dick

AFL star ends up in hospital just hours after retiring

Newly retired AFL star Harley Bennell has been taken to hospital by ambulance on the Gold Coast after a big night to...

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29th Sept. 2020 8:09 AM

Suns donate 1000 pairs of boots to Mackay children in need

Mackay’s own Lauren Bella flew home with some great news for the next generation of AFL and AFLW stars.

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23rd Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

Gold Coast Suns AFLW player Lauren Bella (second from left) with Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson and junior representatives from AFL Mackay clubs at Harrup Park / Great Barrier Reef Arena. Photo: Lee Brake – Mackay Regional Council

Dean Solomon details his next move in the AFL

The respected football figure has opened up for the first time about his sensational exit from the Suns.

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16th Sept. 2020 4:09 PM

Former Gold Coast Suns assistant coaches Matt Kennedy and Dean Solomon are starting a new gym over the border at Kingscliff called "The Gym at Salt". Picture Glenn Hampson

Suns sending thousands of free boots to Mackay kids

Mackay’s footy stars of the future will soon have some fresh kicks to help hone their skills.

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19th Aug. 2020 4:08 AM

Gold Coast Suns coach Stuart Dew (middle) with Suns AFL indigenous player Mal Rosa (left) and indigenous AFLW player Paige Parker (right) with some of the boots that will be donated to indigenous Aussie rules players in the Mackay region.

Furious star explodes over ‘cheap shot’

Richmond Tigers star forward Tom Lynch has come under fire for delivering a brutal off-ball “cheap shot” on an unsuspecting...

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18th Aug. 2020 5:08 AM

Tom Lynch has come under fire for delivering a brutal off-ball “cheap shot” on Sam Collins.

Harrup Park’s bid to host AFL matches in Mackay

With 12 AFL clubs currently based in Queensland, Great Barrier Reef Arena can play host says HPCC CEO Matt Cielens.

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08th July 2020 1:07 PM

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