Dew’s methods suit Fiorini to a tee

ON A wing with some dare, the Gold Coast’s Brayden Fiorini is loving life under new Suns senior coach Stuart Dew.

Ahead of tonight’s clash with Adelaide, the silky- skilled wingman says the Suns are responding to the hard but fair new boss.

Foundation Sun Michael Rischitelli has been a rock for the club on and off the field but is out of the first- choice 22 for the trip to Adelaide after a quiet night against Brisbane in the QClash last weekend.

Playing your role carries more weight with Dew than reputation.

After five rounds, only percentage has the Gold Coast ( 3- 2) out of the top eight, with Fiorini averaging 21.4 disposals per game.

The No. 20 pick from the 2015 draft was excellent against the Lions with 27 touches, two goals, nine marks, two clearances, three inside 50s, four rebound 50s and a scoring assist in the Suns’ five- point victory.

“Stuey is big on how it doesn’t matter how many touches you get, it’s all about playing your role weekin, week- out and if you can do that, you are bound to keep your spot,’’ Fiorini said.

“For me out on the wing, it’s twoway running up and down, covering the outlets and defensive acts. When I’m inside, it’s all about the contested stuff.”

Fiorini played 13 games last year and averaged 21 touches a match but needed to bulk up to command a regular spot in the senior side given he started 2017 at just 75kg.

The 20- year- old added eight kilograms to his 186cm frame over the next 12 months and represents the next wave of Suns young guns.