Gold Coast considers Ben King options as free agency looms
The Suns are weighing whether to accept pick No. 7 compensation or match an offer for restricted free agent Ben King.
Gold Coast recruiting boss Kall Burns confirmed the Suns can either accept the free agency compensation pick or match an incoming offer for Ben King, forcing a trade. King has expressed a desire to leave but has not officially named Hawthorn as his preferred destination.
The Suns plan to weigh both options, with the timing of the free agency window closing before the trade period a key consideration. Burns said the club is looking at players across all 17 other AFL clubs, including potential deals with Hawthorn.
The free agency window opens October 2 and closes October 9, while the trade period runs until October 14.
- Pick No. 7
- Compensation pick
- October 2-9
- Free agency window
- October 14
- Trade period closes
- 17 AFL clubs
- Other clubs evaluated
Why it mattersHow the Suns respond will shape their rebuild and determine whether they gain draft capital or pursue a trade return for a key forward.
AustraliaThe decision affects one of the AFL's younger clubs and influences the list movements ahead of next season.
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