Since joining the competition in 2011, Gold Coast are yet to find the right squad that can take them into September.

The Suns have battled throughout a controversial year for the club which has seen the exit of long-serving coach Stuart Dew. Dew developed a number of promising players during his time as head coach but failed to cover up some evident gaps in their starting 22.

Are there some players for Gold Coast that could finally end their post-season drought?

In the eighth part of our trade target series, we take a look at potential players that could make the trip to the Sunshine State this off-season.

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4. Tom Clurey

The Port Adelaide defender is reportedly open for a move away from Alberton despite being contracted until the end of 2025, with limited opportunities on offer to Clurey this year due to both injury and form.

The Power are understood to be shopping for an A-grade key defender that will likely make matters worse for the 29-year-old, who could see a move interstate as a viable option to find more minutes at AFL level.

Like the selections of Ratugolea (a Port Adelaide target) and Tomlinson, Clurey would suit the Suns' backline options to allow Charlie Ballard to work as a third tall option while giving Sam Collins more support on the last line.

TOM CLUREY
Defender
Port Adelaide
2023 SEASON AVG
3
Disposals
1
Marks
4
Rebound50s

Clurey would also come as the cheaper of the three options given his placing at Port Adelaide, who are likely needing to bolster their draft hand to acquire their own trade targets.