Gold Coast hierarchy stunned by Damien Hardwick declaring Gold Coast’s season over
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick declared the Suns' season "effectively gone" following a 79-point loss to Adelaide on Saturday night. His admission came after the team suffered its seventh consecutive defeat, placing them 14th with a 7-10 record, just one win out of finals contention. Hardwick's comments shocked the club hierarchy and the broader AFL community.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 11:43 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 11:50 UTC
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