Sun sets on plot to lure Katie
GOLD Coast have failed in their bid to lure one of the AFLW’s biggest names to the club while their raid on neighbours Brisbane has begun.
The Suns were eager to secure the services of Western Bulldogs co-captain and Queensland product Katie Brennan, one of the AFLW’s premier forwards.
Gold Coast sought to gauge Brennan’s interest in a potential move back home but were quickly told by her manager it wouldn’t be happening.
The 26-year-old played her juniors at the Logan City Cobras and then Yeronga before shifting to Melbourne in 2013 to join the Darebin Falcons.
Brennan still returns to Queensland in the off-season and regularly trains with Gold Coast-based Joey Hayes at his Ultimate Sports Performance gym in Miami.
But Brennan now considers Melbourne home and while a move could be on the cards, it is likely to be to Richmond.
Meanwhile, the Suns have met Brisbane Lions ruck Lauren Bella ahead of the AFLW sign and trade period, which begins on Monday.
The Lions can lose up to eight players to expansion clubs and Bella is one of multiple former Gold Coast academy products the Suns are interested in.
The former under-18 AllAustralian was selected by Brisbane with pick 45 of last year’s draft and played the opening three games before missing due to a combination of form and health issues.
Gold Coast made a pitch to the 18-year-old at their Carrara headquarters yesterday.