Overview
- Gold Coast defeated Hawthorn 16.8 (104) to 15.6 (96) in a Round 10 thriller, overcoming a three-point deficit at three-quarter time.
- This victory marks the Suns' eighth straight win at TIO Stadium since 2022, reinforcing their dominance in Darwin.
- Captain Noah Anderson led the Suns with 35 disposals, 12 clearances, and a goal, while Ben Long contributed four goals in front of his home crowd.
- Touk Miller celebrated his 200th AFL game with two crucial goals, including one in the final quarter to help seal the win.
- Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell acknowledged his team's progress but emphasized the need to improve late-game execution after a controversial substitution decision drew criticism.