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:

3. Jaeger O'Meara

O'Meara was selected by the Suns as part of the 2011 mini draft as a young player, as he was deemed ready for AFL.

By 2013, O'Meara made his debut in round one and was rewarded with a Rising Star nomination in round five that year after 25 touches and two goals against the Giants.

He was subsequently named the Rising Star for 2013 after he didn't miss any games that season.

The following year he also managed to play every game and built on what was a great start to a career.

Disaster struck as O'Meara was sidelined from 2015-16 and was ultimately traded to Hawthorn at the end of 2016.

O'Meara played 44 games in his four seasons at the Suns, being that injury prevented from him being on the park.

The move to the Hawks was something fans didn't take lightly as the once-a-star player looked elsewhere to play footy.

Season 2017 was another injury-plagued season as O'Meara managed to play six games due to ongoing knee injuries.

2018 took a turn for the better as O'Meara showcased why he was picked up from an early age with his strength around stoppages and his spread from the contest made fans turn their heads.

He played 21 games in 2018 with an average of 24 touches alongside five tackles and clearances.

Season 2019 has started well for O'Meara as he has only missed two matches so far.

With no help from Brownlow Medallist Tom Mitchell, O'Meara has taken upon himself to drive the brown and gold to the finishing line, as his output gradually increases over the years.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 05: Jaeger O'Meara of the Suns runs the ball during the round 16 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Collingwood Magpies at Metricon Stadium on July 5, 2014 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)