What will 2023 look like for the Gold Coast Suns?
Having yet to play finals, heading into their 13th season, perhaps they will finally do so in 2023.
After all, equalling your highest ladder position and win tally should only see improvement from then on.
With coach Stuart Dew receiving a two-year contract extension, the faith in him is there, so the club will be hoping they're rewarded for said faith.
So with the Suns looking to make finals for the first time, we cast our own eye across them and ask five burning questions ahead of their 2023 campaign.
4. What should we expect from their new recruits?
The off-season saw eight players come across to Carrara, with Jed Anderson, Thomas Berry, Connor Blakely, Bailey Humphrey, Lloyd Johnston, Ben Long, Brodie McLaughlin and Jake Stein linking up with the Suns.
Of these players, a handful could come straight into the side.
Former Giant Stein serves as a tall down back with some good mobility, and with Rory Thompson retired, Stein could see a place in defence.
Heading over from across town, Berry should get thrown into the midfield and top draftee Bailey Humphrey probably has the most hype of the recruits. He should see himself in the team through the year.
The most likely to get a game instantly is Ben Long. The former Saint is a tough player who adds an edge to a team lacking it.
Playing across half-back, he'll prove useful.
