Sydney announce three new faces, Gold Coast to unveil top draftee

Sydney fans won't have to wait long to see all three trade acquisitions in action, with coach Dean Cox confirming Charlie Curnow, Jai Serong and Malcolm Rosas will play against Carlton.

Curnow was the biggest profile to make the switch, and will face his former side to kick off the new season.

Serong and Rosas were brought in to play specific roles at either ends of the ground.

"This time last year there were injuries, I think it was over a dozen, probably a few selection headaches in terms of leaving guys out this time around," Cox said.

"I think that's what you want as a footy club, is you want to make sure that your players are available. We've got some kids that aren't available, but for the majority of our squad, they've done a lot of pre-season, which is the first thing that we want to try and tick off.

"Yeah, they will play (Charlie, Malcolm and Jai), the three players that we got to the football club through trade, they'll all make their club debuts tomorrow night."

Gold Coast has handed its 2025 top draftee Zeke Uwland an AFL debut in Friday's game against Geelong.

Uwland graduated from the Suns' academy program, joining his older brother, Bodhi, at the expansion club.

The reigning Pick 2 has impressed over the summer months, and is set to play on the wing, showcasing his running ability and clean ball use, which has him likened to Sydney's Errol Gulden.

"We are thrilled to see Zeke earn the opportunity to debut in our season opener against Geelong," Gold Coast SUNS General Manager of Football Craig Cameron said.

"Zeke has worked incredibly hard over the summer to embed himself into our system and prepare himself to take this step when the opportunity presented.

"It's fantastic to see another young Gold Coast talent from our Academy earn the opportunity to live out his football dream in front of his family and friends at home."

Uwland becomes the 25th Suns academy graduate to debut for the club.

Christian Petracca is set to debut for his new club after he was traded from Melbourne over the off-season.

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is firmly in the frame to feature in the Suns' line-up on Friday, which was enhanced after Jed Walter accepted his one-match suspension for his bump last week.