Overview

• Matt Rowell signed a two-year contract extension on June 26 to remain at Gold Coast until the end of 2027.
• He declined meetings with Collingwood, Essendon, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs during this year’s trade period.
• After overcoming early career injuries, Rowell has now played 93 consecutive games and anchors a midfield trio with Noah Anderson and Touk Miller.
• The Suns have lost three straight matches, dropping to ninth on the ladder, and will host Melbourne on Saturday with a first finals berth in sight.
• Rowell said his decision was guided by a mix of head, heart and gut feeling and a commitment to help deliver Gold Coast’s inaugural finals campaign.