Will 2024 be the year the Suns finally break into the finals frame?
New coach Damien Hardwick flagged that 80 per cent of the Gold Coast's first premiership side is already listed at the club, with some exciting draft additions pushing that percentage closer to 90.
The Suns were right in the finals mix during the second half of the season before falling short, with the addition of Hardwick and the continued development of their young core set to have September in the Queensland club's sights.
Gold Coast wasn't active in adding to their list through the trade and free agency space, instead placing a focus on attaining a quartet of Academy kids through the draft.
With a flurry of first-round picks - both new and old - on their list, the Suns are looking to soar into the top half of the competition under their new coach.
Here's how we see the Suns' best 23-man side taking shape in 2024...
BEST 23s: ADELAIDE, BRISBANE, CARLTON, COLLINGWOOD, ESSENDON, FREMANTLE, GEELONG
4. Final 23
FB: Wil Powell, Sam Collins, Mac Andrew
HB: Connor Budarick, Charlie Ballard, Darcy Macpherson
C: Lachie Weller, Touk Miller, Brandon Ellis
HF: Bailey Humphrey, Jack Lukosius, Ben Ainsworth
FF: Malcolm Rosas, Ben King, Nick Holman
FO: Jarrod Witts, Noah Anderson, Matt Rowell
I/C: Sam Flanders, Jed Walter, David Swallow, Rory Atkins
SUB: Ben Long
Also in the mix: Brayden Fiorini, Jake Rogers, Ned Moyle, Will Graham, Joel Jeffrey, Levi Casboult, Alex Davies
