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Noah Anderson
Logs 28 disposals in loss
Anderson recorded 28 disposals (16 kicks, 12 handballs) and made five marks during Saturday's 136-49 loss to Sydney in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Anderson finishes out his season in good shape after an inconsistent stretch between May in July. Overall, his average of 22.6 disposals per game in 2021 is definitely something to work with as the Suns get healthier.
Anderson finishes out his season in good shape after an inconsistent stretch between May in July. Overall, his average of 22.6 disposals per game in 2021 is definitely something to work with as the Suns get healthier.
Touk Miller
Another big game
Miller logged one behind to go with 37 disposals (14 kicks, 23 handballs) and made nine tackles during Saturday's 136-49 loss to Sydney in Round 23.
ANALYSIS
Miller spent the final weeks doing most of the work by himself and closed out the season with another massive performance. Should the rest of the lineup return healthy in 2022, it will be fun to watch if Miller retains his importance to the lineup.
Miller spent the final weeks doing most of the work by himself and closed out the season with another massive performance. Should the rest of the lineup return healthy in 2022, it will be fun to watch if Miller retains his importance to the lineup.
Jack Bowes
Out against Swans
Bowes (thigh) will miss Round 23 against Sydney.
ANALYSIS
Bowes picked up an injury during Round 22 and it will keep him out for the final game of the season for Gold Coast. After a hot start made him one of the top defenders in fantasy, Bowes struggled over much of the season, so he'll hope to do better while the whole team is healthier in 2022.
Bowes picked up an injury during Round 22 and it will keep him out for the final game of the season for Gold Coast. After a hot start made him one of the top defenders in fantasy, Bowes struggled over much of the season, so he'll hope to do better while the whole team is healthier in 2022.
Jarrod Harbrow
Announces retirement
Harbrow announced his retirement from the AFL on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Harbrow played 261 AFL games in his career, including 191 for Gold Coast since the Queensland side's inaugural season in 2011. The 33-year-old made only three appearances in 2021. He's expected to suit up one more time versus Sydney in Round 23.
Harbrow played 261 AFL games in his career, including 191 for Gold Coast since the Queensland side's inaugural season in 2011. The 33-year-old made only three appearances in 2021. He's expected to suit up one more time versus Sydney in Round 23.
Lachie Weller
Off injury list
Weller no longer appears on his club's injury list heading into Round 23 against Sydney.
ANALYSIS
Weller hasn't played since June due to a concussion and can at least be considered healthy, even if he doesn't play in the finale.
Weller hasn't played since June due to a concussion and can at least be considered healthy, even if he doesn't play in the finale.
Oleg Markov
Returns in scratch match
Markov (hamstring) featured over the weekend in a VFL scratch match.
ANALYSIS
Markov had missed three weeks with a hamstring injury but can now be considered fit heading into Round 23 against Sydney, even if he's not selected in the end.
Markov had missed three weeks with a hamstring injury but can now be considered fit heading into Round 23 against Sydney, even if he's not selected in the end.
Jack Bowes
Could return against Swans
Bowes is listed as a test for Round 23 against Sydney due to a corked thigh.
ANALYSIS
Bowes struggled down the final weeks of the season and will hope to get one more chance to play before the 2021 campaign ends for the Suns.
Bowes struggled down the final weeks of the season and will hope to get one more chance to play before the 2021 campaign ends for the Suns.
Sean Lemmens
Listed as test
Lemmens (thigh) is listed as a test for Round 23 against Sydney.
ANALYSIS
Lemmens suffered a corked thigh in Round 22 against Essendon and will be a late call to return before the season ends.
Lemmens suffered a corked thigh in Round 22 against Essendon and will be a late call to return before the season ends.
Zac Smith
To retire after season
Smith announced that he will retire after Round 23 against Sydney.
ANALYSIS
Smith split time between Gold Coast and Geelong, playing in 123 games and helping bring the Suns into the AFL back in 2011. In 2021, the injury to Jarrod Witts (torn ACL) let Smith appear in a few more games before finishing his career.
Smith split time between Gold Coast and Geelong, playing in 123 games and helping bring the Suns into the AFL back in 2011. In 2021, the injury to Jarrod Witts (torn ACL) let Smith appear in a few more games before finishing his career.
Brayden Fiorini
Only Sun to top 100 fantasy points
Fiorini amassed 30 disposals, six marks, five clearances and a goal and tackle each Sunday as Gold Coast fell to Essendon 98-30 at GMHBA Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Fiorini matched teammate Touk Miller as Gold Coast's leader in touches and clearances and set a new career-high for rebound 50s in Saturday's contest. Those numbers left the 23 year-old midfielder the only member of the Suns roster to top 100 fantasy points in the loss and finds Fiorini having now recorded a minimum of 101 points in each of his team's last seven outings.
Fiorini matched teammate Touk Miller as Gold Coast's leader in touches and clearances and set a new career-high for rebound 50s in Saturday's contest. Those numbers left the 23 year-old midfielder the only member of the Suns roster to top 100 fantasy points in the loss and finds Fiorini having now recorded a minimum of 101 points in each of his team's last seven outings.
Jack Bowes
Hamstring tightness following loss
Bowes is dealing with hamstring tightness following Gold Coast's 98-30 loss to Essendon at GMHBA Stadium on Sunday, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bowes contributed 15 disposals, two marks and a single tackle and clearance each in Gold Coast's losing effort, but could be sidelined in a Round 23 match-up with Sydney due to concerns over his hamstring.
Bowes contributed 15 disposals, two marks and a single tackle and clearance each in Gold Coast's losing effort, but could be sidelined in a Round 23 match-up with Sydney due to concerns over his hamstring.
Sean Lemmens
Leaves game with leg injury
Lemmens exited Sunday's 98-30 loss to Essendon with an injured leg, AFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
AFL.com did not provide additional information regarding the nature of Lemmens injury, noting only that the 26 year-old would be assessed by team doctors over the course of the coming week. The Suns forward was subbed out in favor of Rory Atkins, who went on to close out the game with three disposals and a mark and tackle each.
AFL.com did not provide additional information regarding the nature of Lemmens injury, noting only that the 26 year-old would be assessed by team doctors over the course of the coming week. The Suns forward was subbed out in favor of Rory Atkins, who went on to close out the game with three disposals and a mark and tackle each.
Nick Holman
Out for season
Holman (abdomen) is out for the season and is expected to return for the preseason in 2022.
ANALYSIS
Holman's season ends with seven goals, 178 disposals and 56 tackles made in 13 games.
Holman's season ends with seven goals, 178 disposals and 56 tackles made in 13 games.
Oleg Markov
Nearing recovery
Markov (hamstring) is listed as a test to return in Round 22 against Essendon, according to Head Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull. "He'll train fully this week and then we'll assess him before making a decision on his availability for the weekend."
ANALYSIS
Markov has been a solid asset all season and is close to coming back before the completion of the campaign. He's logged 16.6 disposals and 6.3 marks per game in 2021.
Markov has been a solid asset all season and is close to coming back before the completion of the campaign. He's logged 16.6 disposals and 6.3 marks per game in 2021.
Brandon Ellis
Out for season
Ellis will miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
ANALYSIS
Ellis was in good shape to return without issue, but there's not enough time to play again this season with the Suns out of the finals. Through 18 games places, he averaged a solid 23.5 disposals and 7.2 marks per game.
Ellis was in good shape to return without issue, but there's not enough time to play again this season with the Suns out of the finals. Through 18 games places, he averaged a solid 23.5 disposals and 7.2 marks per game.
Wil Powell
Major effort in win
Powell scored one goal to go with 28 disposals (21 kicks, seven handballs) in addition to taking eight marks and logging seven tackles during Saturday's 76-57 win over Carlton in Round 21.
ANALYSIS
Powell also scored an exceptional goal from the right touchline to seal the result in the fourth quarter. This performance marked the first time he scored over 100 fantasy points all season, though his value has been better in recent weeks with at least 20 disposals in three straight games.
Powell also scored an exceptional goal from the right touchline to seal the result in the fourth quarter. This performance marked the first time he scored over 100 fantasy points all season, though his value has been better in recent weeks with at least 20 disposals in three straight games.
Touk Miller
Excels in win
Miller scored two goals to go with 34 disposals (21 kicks, 13 handballs) and made seven marks during Saturday's 76-57 win over Carlton in Round 21.
ANALYSIS
Miller drove the Suns to a turnaround win after a bad loss in Round 20 and saw them end Carlton's finals hopes the following week. While expecting consistent goals isn't likely, Miller's dominance on the ball all season long makes him a valuable asset in the final few weeks.
Miller drove the Suns to a turnaround win after a bad loss in Round 20 and saw them end Carlton's finals hopes the following week. While expecting consistent goals isn't likely, Miller's dominance on the ball all season long makes him a valuable asset in the final few weeks.
Brandon Ellis
Suffers hamstring injury
Ellis exited Saturday's Round 21 contest against Carlton due to a hamstring injury, Fox Footy reports.
ANALYSIS
Ellis returned Saturday after he had missed the last two rounds due to a hamstring issue, but he suffered a setback against Carlton. Whether he'll be available for Round 22 against Essendon remains to be seen.
Ellis returned Saturday after he had missed the last two rounds due to a hamstring issue, but he suffered a setback against Carlton. Whether he'll be available for Round 22 against Essendon remains to be seen.
Sam Day
Returns in VFL
Day returned in the VFL and could play in Round 21 against Carlton, according to Head Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull. "(Day) played some restricted minutes in the VFL considering the circumstances on the weekend."
ANALYSIS
Day hasn't played in three weeks due to a foot injury and will look to return for his seventh game of 2021.
Day hasn't played in three weeks due to a foot injury and will look to return for his seventh game of 2021.
Brandon Ellis
Available for selection
Ellis will be available for selection in Round 21 against Carlton after recovering from a hamstring injury, according to Head Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull. "(Ellis has) had a couple of weeks in rehab now and trained with the group fully yesterday so we anticipate he'll train fully tomorrow and then be available for selection."
ANALYSIS
Ellis missed two rounds with a hamstring injury and has now completed his recovery. A dominant 41-disposal effort in his last full game against GWS means Ellis returns another big gun for a Suns team that was demolished by Melbourne in Round 20.
Ellis missed two rounds with a hamstring injury and has now completed his recovery. A dominant 41-disposal effort in his last full game against GWS means Ellis returns another big gun for a Suns team that was demolished by Melbourne in Round 20.
Brayden Fiorini
23 disposals, game-high 11 marks
Fiorini accumulated 23 disposals, 11 marks, six tackles, three clearances and a single goal assist Saturday as Gold Coast fell to Melbourne 128-30 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Fiorini catalogued his lowest disposal total since June 19 on Saturday, but countered that by matching a career-high as the contest's leader in marks. The 23 year-old continues to put up strong numbers on a team that seems to have mailed in the 2021 season long ago and heads into a Round 21 match-up with Carlton the Suns' No. 2 in fantasy score per appearance (109.00 points; with a minimum of five games played)
Fiorini catalogued his lowest disposal total since June 19 on Saturday, but countered that by matching a career-high as the contest's leader in marks. The 23 year-old continues to put up strong numbers on a team that seems to have mailed in the 2021 season long ago and heads into a Round 21 match-up with Carlton the Suns' No. 2 in fantasy score per appearance (109.00 points; with a minimum of five games played)
Touk Miller
Rare bright spot in drumming
Miller acquired 34 disposals, 10 tackles, six clearances, two marks and a single behind Saturday as Gold Coast fell to Melbourne 128-30 at Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
In a game in which Gold Coast, per Michael Whiting of AFL.com, showed "little to no fight," MIller proved a bright spot, pacing the Suns in touches, topping all players in clearances and tying Melbourne's Jack Viney as the match leader in clangers (8). The 25 year-old now sets his sights on a Round 21 match-up with Carlton looking to an extend a streak of 110+ fantasy point showings to 10 and make up ground on Western's Marcus Bontempelli as the favorite to win this year's Brownlow Medal.
In a game in which Gold Coast, per Michael Whiting of AFL.com, showed "little to no fight," MIller proved a bright spot, pacing the Suns in touches, topping all players in clearances and tying Melbourne's Jack Viney as the match leader in clangers (8). The 25 year-old now sets his sights on a Round 21 match-up with Carlton looking to an extend a streak of 110+ fantasy point showings to 10 and make up ground on Western's Marcus Bontempelli as the favorite to win this year's Brownlow Medal.
Brayden Fiorini
Saturday's contest postponed
Fiorini and Gold Coast won't play Saturday against Melbourne after the match was postponed, Mitch Cleary of the AFL's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Fiorini was dominant in Round 19, but the team will be unable to play Saturday due to COVID-19 concerns in Queensland. It's not clear when the match could be made up.
Fiorini was dominant in Round 19, but the team will be unable to play Saturday due to COVID-19 concerns in Queensland. It's not clear when the match could be made up.
Oleg Markov
Out three weeks
Markov is expected to miss three weeks with a hamstring injury, according to Head Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull.
ANALYSIS
Markov suffered the injury early into the Round 19 loss to Brisbane and he'll now have a tight window to return before the home-and-away season ends. In 17 games so far, Markov has averaged 16.6 disposals and 6.3 marks per game.
Markov suffered the injury early into the Round 19 loss to Brisbane and he'll now have a tight window to return before the home-and-away season ends. In 17 games so far, Markov has averaged 16.6 disposals and 6.3 marks per game.
Jeremy Sharp
Another solid performance
Sharp scored one goal to go with 31 disposals (17 kicks, 14 handballs) and made nine marks during Saturday's 120-71 loss to Brisbane in Round 19.
ANALYSIS
Sharp has been one to watch over the last two games as he's recorded 61 disposals and 19 marks to add another fantasy dimension to a deep Suns midfield. Given that he was able to reproduce last week's efforts in this game, Sharp is probably worth the attention for a little longer if he can keep up his possession numbers
Sharp has been one to watch over the last two games as he's recorded 61 disposals and 19 marks to add another fantasy dimension to a deep Suns midfield. Given that he was able to reproduce last week's efforts in this game, Sharp is probably worth the attention for a little longer if he can keep up his possession numbers