US EditionWas Ross Lyon Right to Call Gold Coast a Nepo Baby? Why Are the Suns so Offended?
- Ross Lyon called the Gold Coast Suns a 'nepo baby' on Monday, sparking offense from the Suns and escalating tensions between the clubs.
- Lyon’s comments echoed earlier public criticisms by St Kilda president Andrew Bassat regarding unequal draft access favoring northern expansion clubs like the Suns.
- The Suns, an AFL creation to grow markets in Queensland, have secured many academy players and early draft picks, fueling Saints’ frustration over restricted talent pools.
- Mark Evans, Gold Coast CEO, labeled Lyon’s remarks 'offensive and out of order,' defending the Suns’ effort to develop local talent amid Saints’ rebuilding challenges.
- The dispute highlights ongoing Saints’ struggle with draft system flaws and priority access rules, while the Suns aim to leverage their talent for a first premiership on the Gold Coast.
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Was Ross Lyon right to call Gold Coast a nepo baby? Why are the Suns so offended?
Ross Lyon has made his feelings clear about the draft benefits the Gold Coast Suns have enjoyed. The Suns have also raised some fair points about the Saints. So, who is right, and who is wrong? We take a look.
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