Cats Stay Calm with Bruhn Return Something to Cheer

Petracca's doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement

There were nerves and a long-held doubt before Christian Petracca turned back time in Gold Coast's statement-making rout of Geelong to begin the AFL season.

Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.

‘Unrecognisable’ Cats, new AFL reality

Gold Coast has announced themselves as genuine flag contenders in an Opening Round demolition job of the Cats.

Cats left licking their wounds after the red-hot Suns flex their muscles in prime time

Gold Coast Suns and Geelong Cats play in the opening round of the 2026 AFL premiership season at the SCG at 8.05pm AEDT. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow along for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads and start time.

Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Cats LIVE: Petracca, Suns firing on the Gold Coast, leaving the Cats stunned

Gold Coast Suns and Geelong Cats play in the opening round of the 2026 AFL premiership season at the SCG at 8.05pm AEDT. Seven, Kayo and Fox Footy are broadcasting the match live. Follow along for minute-by-minute updates, scores, results, odds, squads and start time.

Suns face big test against grand finalists Geelong at Carrara

Gold Coast have big wraps after last year's breakthrough finals campaign, but they face a stern test to kick off their season against grand finalists Geelong at Carrara. Follow live.