The Gold Coast Suns have made a host of changes to their list since their debut season in 2011, which included some of the biggest names in the game today.

As the Suns will always be compared to fellow new-comers GWS, it may seem that the club has seen little to no success, in terms of finals appearances.

The Suns' coaching panel and board shifted names around in hope to find the perfect balance.

However, whether it be players that have fallen out of favour or players wanting to experience success at other clubs, the Suns were made to make changes to their list, wishing it would turn out for them.

In these cases, it can be argued it did not.

Here are the 11 best players to leave the Suns:

7. Charlie Dixon

Standing at 200cm tall, Charlie Dixon made his present felt from the moment he walked onto an AFL ground.

Debuting in round 2, 2011, Dixon managed to get on the scoreboard kicking two goals against the Blues.

A few rounds later, Dixon helped carry the Suns over the line against Port Adelaide in what was the clubs first win. He kicked two goals and had 18 touches.

Being the big man he was, Dixon struggled to get match-fit and the amount of games reflected so.

He was dropped on a number of occasions due to his lack of form which came from lack of fitness.

He managed to play 65 games for the Suns, kicking 94 goals, 41 of which came in season 2015, his last in the Gold Coast.

Seasons 2016-2018 saw Charlie Dixon become a force to be reckoned with as he used his brute strength but new found fitness to beat his opponents.

Despite the old niggle here and there, Dixon has kept himself relatively free for selection and his outputs reflect so.

In 2017, Dixon lead the Port Adelaide goal-kicking with 49 goals from 23 games.

He hasn't managed to get on the park in season 2019, but is nearing a return which could dramatically improve the way the Power are playing.