Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has declared that the Suns will be looking to bolster their defensive stocks at the end of the season.
With defenders Lachie Weller and Connor Budarick out for extended periods of time going into 2023, a good ball-user off half-back would be a perfect fit.
Not only would a quality half-back provide stability behind the ball, but it would also allow the Suns to create more opportunities away from stoppages.
Having significantly improved their key forward stocks over the last off-season where they brought in former Tiger Mabior Chol and ex-Blue Levi Casboult, the main weakness for the Suns appears to be their backline.
With Dew's onballers becoming increasingly more experienced, Gold Coast looks set to become the home of one of the premier midfield sides in the competition in the coming years.
This is particularly the case with youngsters Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson who are both starting to really click into gear.
Speaking on SEN Breakfast, Dew said the Queensland club will be looking to bolster their rearguard.
โDown back weโre going to be a little bit skinny in the first half of next year obviously with Lachie Weller out, Connor Budarick out," he said.
โThatโs probably something we need to look at.
โObviously โKingyโ (Ben King) comes back in, so I feel like weโve bolstered our tall stocks and weโve got some depth through the midfield.
โProbably more your half-back types, particularly guys who can use the ball well."
Dew's side meet with the Bombers on Sunday in a season-defining must-win clash, with the Suns travelling to Marvel Stadium for the 4:40pm (AEST) encounter.
The Suns are aiming to make the finals for the first time this season, currently sitting a game and percentage outside the eight.
