GOLD COAST
Coach: Stuart Dew
Captains: David Swallow and Jarrod Witts
Last five years: 18-17-17-15-16
Premierships: Nil.
Key five: Jarrod Witts, David Swallow, Brandon Ellis, Alex Sexton, Jarrod Harbrow.
One to watch: Izak Rankine. Two serious hamstring injuries and a hip issue meant the 2018 No.3 draft pick managed only three NEAFL games last year after exciting Suns fans during the pre-season. The popular and talented 19-year-old is capable of kicking freakish goals and shapes as a big inclusion this year. Rankine has committed his future to the Suns, signing a two-year contract extension despite interest from rival clubs.
Ins: Noah Anderson (Oakleigh U18), Connor Budarick (Gold Coast NEAFL), Matt Conroy (Gold Coast NEAFL), Brandon Ellis (Richmond), Jy Farrar (Adelaide SANFL), Sam Flanders (Gippsland U18), Hugh Greenwood (Adelaide), Patrick Murtagh (Southport School), Malcolm Rosas (NT Thunder NEAFL), Matt Rowell (Oakleigh U18), Jeremy Sharp (East Fremantle), Zac Smith (Geelong), Luke Towey (County Sligo).
Outs: Callum Ah Chee (Brisbane), Brayden Crossley (delisted), Jack Leslie (delisted), Jack Martin (Carlton), Tom Nicholls (retired), Connor Nutting (delisted), Michael Rischitelli (retired), Brad Scheer (delisted), Harrison Wigg (delisted), Aaron Young (delisted).
Best line-up:
B: Jack Lukosius, Jack Hombsch, Jarrod Harbrow
HB: Lachie Weller, Charlie Ballard, Pearce Hanley
C: Brandon Ellis, Hugh Greenwood, Matt Rowell
HF: Alex Sexton, Sam Day, Noah Anderson
F: Peter Wright, Ben King, Izak Rankine
R: Jarrod Witts, David Swallow, Touk Miller
I: Brayden Fiorini, Darcy MacPherson, Ben Ainsworth, Jack Bowes
Predicted finish: 18th