Carn the Suns — have Gold Coast FC picked their new nickname?The rumour mill has gone into overdrive up on the Gold Coast with many speculating that their new football team will be known as the ‘Suns’. As Michael DiFabrizio writes, it can be dangerous territory choosing a team nickname.
Gold Coast Football Club
The AFL’s stunning Karmichael Hunt recruiting coup
At a tumultuous news conference this morning, Karmichael Hunt confirmed that he has accepted a senior playing contract with the new Gold Coast AFL franchise from 2010.
Crikey Sports Q&A: Gold Coast FC coach Guy McKenna
In the first of hopefully a regular series, Crikey Sports had the pleasure to speak to Guy McKenna — who will be the inaugural coach of the Gold Coast Football Club which will enter the AFL in 2011.
Mick Malthouse is out selling himself
In his final contract year with Collingwood, Mick Malthouse has said he will keep coaching — even if he is not re-signed by the Magpies.
AFL’s Gold Coast plans will hurt Melbourne and the AFL
The AFL Commission shoudl cancel, or at least postpone, the creation of a Gold Coast club until a new Melbourne stadium is constructed.
Forget the Gold Coast, Victoria needs a boutique AFL stadium
Struggling Victorian clubs may be forgiven for wondering exactly why they are bankrolling an expansion club which is predicated to boost the Gold Coast economy, writes Adam Schwab.
