Gold Coast star Christian Petracca could be on the move only 12 months after joining the club, with three rivals believing there's openness from both parties to explore options.
Petracca was one of the biggest moves in the 2025 off-season, traded away from Melbourne for a litany of top-end picks whilst he was under contract.
His time at the Suns began strongly, with the club dominating in the early stages of the season before disaster struck.
"Three independent clubs have told 7NEWS that they believe there is an openness between Gold Coast and Petracca to explore other options going forward."
🗣️ Xander McGuire on Christian Petracca's future pic.twitter.com/EgOutrNlBT
— 7AFL (@7AFL) September 1, 2026
After earning a maiden finals slot and subsequent victory last year, Damien Hardwick and Gold Coast were unable to replicate their efforts, falling well short of the finals in 2026, leading to frustrations.
According to a report on Channel Seven, a trio of clubs believe Petracca could consider a departure from the Suns.
The former Demon's dip in form was stark, leading to Hardwick having to explain the conversations between the pair.
“He's had a bit of a downturn in form,” Hardwick said after Round 23 when Petracca finished with 12 disposals.
“I've got to find how I can best use him, and it's up to me to figure it out.
“We've had some really good conversations; he will do whatever I want for the benefit of the team.
“His legacy to me is to help us change the fortunes of the Gold Coast Suns, and he's pulling his part in that.
“I think I've got to get better at utilising him to his absolute strengths. I haven't found that right lever yet. We had it at the start of the year, but it's drifted off a bit.”
Petracca has three years left on his contract and is still one of the most damaging midfielders in the competition.
Multiple reports have indicated discontent between the on-baller and the Suns.
