Suns slip to fifth but Shaw confident team will recover
Gold Coast lost to Adelaide and dropped from top-four contention to fifth place, snapping a six-game winning streak.
The Gold Coast lost a ten-point match to Adelaide on the weekend, dropping them from top-four contention to fifth place. The loss snapped their six-game winning streak, though the team remained competitive with a late-minute chance.
Coach Rhyce Shaw said Gold Coast won't overreact to the loss and will learn from it. Shaw pointed out that one setback doesn't define a season where the Suns have exceeded expectations.
Gold Coast's rise from wooden spoon (last place) to finals contention has been one of the feel-good stories of the 2026 season. The young team, strengthened by players acquired through the academy, have impressed against top teams including Melbourne.
The Suns face Richmond and Greater Western Sydney in their final two matches.
- 10 points
- Loss to Adelaide
- Fifth place
- Current position
- Six games
- Winning streak ended
- Rhyce Shaw
- Coach
Why it mattersSecuring a top-four spot now requires wins in their final two matches, crucial for the Suns' finals aspirations.
AustraliaThe Suns' quest for finals football matters to Gold Coast fans and reflects the club's remarkable turnaround this season.
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