With three rounds to go in this yearโs home and away season, the Gold Coast Suns sit in an all too familiar spot at the bottom of the ladder. Despite a positive start to the season, which saw them claim wins over the Dockers, Dogs and Blues, the Suns have failed to register a win since Round 4.
With the club now in its ninth season, and having failed to make a single finals appearance, much has been attempted to assist the Suns out of the footballing abyss. Despite countless first-round draft picks, a brand-new stadium, and the prowess of one of the greatest players of all-time in Gary Ablett Jnr, the Suns have yet to spark into any sort of successful action.
Looking ahead to next season, here are five players who could give the Suns some much-needed shine.
Ben Keays
Linked to the Suns during last yearโs trade period, Keays has struggled to break into an in-form Lions midfield this season. At 22 years old, and with 28 AFL games already under his belt, Keays presents as an AFL ready, home-grown talent for the Suns who, like the Lions, have at times struggled to maintain talent from out-of-state. With his best footy in front of him, a move down the M1 may help Keays realise his potential. The move would also provide Stuart Dew with a hard-working midfielder, who possesses the ability to play both on the inside and outside, helping to anchor the Sunsโ young midfield.
