Coming off the highest of highs, Gold Coast were quickly brought back to reality in the form of a 53-point thrashing at the hands of Brisbane on Saturday night.

It was a fizzling affair for two of the Suns’ most key cogs, despite their best efforts, as a number of livewires had nights to forget.

We rate every Gold Coast player out of 10 from their semi final vs Brisbane.

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1. Mac Andrew

Gave direct opponent Logan Morris a lot of looks on goal in the opening term, and was lucky he wasn’t made to pay more. Was swung forward in the second half to try and shift the Lions’ overwhelming momentum, but it didn’t change much amid a lack of supply. Three touches after the main break, but wasn’t totally his fault. 4

2. John Noble

Penetrated inside forward 50 a number of times early, and gained plenty of metreage. A quiet second quarter while the game was still in the balance hurt his rating a touch, but like the Suns’ other half-backs, was far from their side’s worst. 6

3. Sam Flanders

Two touches before quarter time for the utility, but made the most of a quick snap on goal to keep the Suns in touch during the second stanza. His game got much better as the night went on, but unfortunately few teammates shared the same trajectory. Will we see him at Gold Coast in 2026? 6

5. Alex Davies

Brought tackle pressure from the get-go, and held Lions midfielders accountable by looking lively at contest. Sadly though, didn’t give himself to impact the game via foot, tallying up just three kicks. Down on his potential. 4

8. Brayden Fiorini

Would’ve liked more of the ball in his hands during the first half. Took his game up slightly after the main break, but wasn’t at his usual best after a second coming at Gold Coast this year. His last game as a Sun? 4

9. Ben Ainsworth

Missed two shots on goal early, but put himself in good positions to have an impact. Will be wondering what could have been in another universe where he slotted back-to-back majors before the game got out of reach. Kicked a late major to end a six-goal streak from the Lions when the game was done and dusted. 4

11. Touk Miller

Lined up alongside long-time rival Dayne Zorko at the first bounce in a mouth-watering match-up. Ends up as one of the few Suns who can truly hold their head high, after a strong game in contest as well as several inside 50s. 7

14. Lachie Weller

Was infrequently sighted during the first half, with just one kick to his name. Picked up the steam after half time, but didn’t impact the do-or-die clash the way he would’ve liked. 4

15. Noah Anderson

Kicked a blinding goal through the centre of the ground from 60 metres out to give the Suns a red-hot start, and was probably their best early alongside Bodhi Uwland. Slowed as the night went on, and didn’t have the same impact at clearance as we’ve seen throughout 2025. “Their stoppage game has rendered (Matt) Rowell and Anderson useless,” two-time North Melbourne premiership player David King said as the final siren loomed. Hardly a horrible outing, but obviously would have liked a bigger night personally. 6

17. Daniel Rioli

Used the ball relatively well and managed to nab some important intercept possessions before half time. Dropped off after the main break, but finished the night with a nice seven intercepts. 6

18. Matt Rowell

Was in and around the contest from the start, before making the most of a free kick at a forward 50 stoppage with a timely goal. His first half was very good, but like Anderson, he cooled after the main break. His seven tackles and six clearances spoke once more to his grunt around contest, but it wasn’t enough to see many others follow suit. 7

19. Bailey Humphrey

The only Sun to go without touching the ball in the first quarter, and peculiarly spent the last 10 minutes of the term benched. Only managed two handballs in the second stanza, with the Suns missing his X-factor dearly. Looked a completely different player after half time with 12 disposals, but it was far too late. 4

20. Ethan Read

Missed a gimme of an uncontested mark in the later stages of the first term, which very likely would’ve been converted from a set shot. Left him with just two touches at the half. He collected two more, before being subbed out at the halfway mark of the third term. A developing, young key forward who will one day be a future star, but not his greatest night. 2

22. Ben Long

Squandered an easy chance on goal before quarter time, opting to dribble the ball for goal from 25 metres out instead of running closer or kicking normally. His two disposals in the first half were well down on the best he’s shown in the first half of 2025, and he failed to inject himself at all in the second half. 2

24. David Swallow

Unsurprisingly, named the sub for the second straight final. Was injected into the game halfway through the third term, and immediately found himself with ball in hand. Didn’t do much after that point, but will be stoked to simply play a part in the club’s inaugural finals campaign as an inaugural Sun. 3

25. Sam Collins

Got duped early by Logan Morris while running back towards Brisbane’s goal, which gave the young Lion enough room to snap truly. Was an intercept king throughout the contest and barely put a foot wrong with ball in hand. Morris had his moments, but Collins was honourable. 7

27. Wil Powell

Slowly got going after a quiet start, getting himself into the contest via several tackles and handball chains. Had a couple of nice moments when under pressure down back, as well as some intercepts. Was in the better half of the side. 6

28. Jarrod Witts

Stamped his authority over Darcy Fort early in the ruck duel amid open play, and wasn’t seriously tested by McInerney at stoppage. Unfortunately though, his 45 hitouts didn’t translate to any form of dominance for his midfield. Did his job. 6

32. Bodhi Uwland

Started like a house on fire, with all four of his touches in the opening stanza resulting in scores — all the while keeping Charlie Cameron nullified. A back-with-the-flight spoil halfway through the second term captured his night perfectly, in what was arguably goal-saving. Cameron got off the chain a little after half time which knocks his glowing review down a bit, with the Lion’s inaccuracy saving him. All-in-all though, stood tall while the game was in the balance. 7

34. Ben King

Took a strong contested mark in the opening minutes deep inside forward 50 before sneaking through the game’s first goal of the night. Had severely less opportunities after quarter time though, and was well held. A slightly generous mark, but did well enough considering the issues mostly came further up the ground. 5

35. Connor Budarick

Quiet start. Got sucked into a crumbing ball deep inside Brisbane’s forward 50 on the stroke of half time, leaving Zac Bailey free to get a handball receive and snap truly. Had a goal assist next to his name from 11 disposals, but didn’t set the world alight. 4

40. Joel Jeffrey

Gave his key forward Ben King pristine delivery for the Suns’ third major of the night. Had a couple of great defensive efforts, and gave nice rebound. Ended with 18 disposals at just under 90% efficiency, a solid night out. 6

50. Jy Farrar

Touched the ball only once before quarter time, and his direct opponent Harris Andrews got away from him with five marks in that time. Hit the post with the first shot on goal of the second half, in an opportunity the Suns dearly needed him to convert. After honourably fighting his way back into the senior side this season, a quiet end to his 2025 on the big stage. 2