It's not exactly groundbreaking to learn that the Gold Suns are looking to get busy in this year's trade period.
As they entertain the idea of attracting stars such as Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, it's clear the Suns are looking to go a step further in 2026. What this means though is that helping disgruntled superstar key forward Charlie Curnow escape out of Carlton isn't the number one priority for Gold Coast this coming trade period, according to AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey.
The Suns were the first team linked to the two-time Coleman medallist when it was reported back in July that Curnow was unhappy at Ikon Park, although Geelong and Sydney have also been floated as potential landing spots.
But as it becomes increasingly unlikely that the Suns will be able to satisfy Carlton's demands at the trade table, the less of a priority the 28-year-old is becoming for the Gold Coast.
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"The package of Petracca and Jamarra (Ugle-Hagan) has overtaken Charlie Curnow for the Suns as a priority," Twomey said on Nine's Footy Furnace on Wednesday night.
"The idea of him (Ugle-Hagan) as a forward to bring into that group, plus Petracca, that means that I think we're nearly down to a one horse race for Charlie Curnow at the Swans.
"At the moment Geelong haven't made any offer yet (for Curnow)... Geelong just don't have players they want to part with. The Swans do have options for them (Carlton)."
"The package of Petracca and Jamarra has overtaken Charlie Curnow for the Suns as a priority."@Caltwomey on Gold Coast's plans – and why it means the race for Curnow might be down to only one club.#9FootyFurnace | Watch on Nine & 9Now 🖥️ pic.twitter.com/YMlG6x4V0Y
— Footy on Nine (@FootyonNine) October 1, 2025
Both Petracca and Ugle-Hagan have headed to the Gold Coast in recent days as they meet with the Suns to decide their futures.
Meanwhile, Curnow has only reportedly met with Sydney coach Dean Cox, although Geelong star Bailey Smith has advocated for Curnow to head down the highway.
Curnow is under contract with the Blues until the end of 2029.