Gold Coast Academy graduate Lachlan Gulbin will debut on Friday against Port Adelaide.
Known for his combativeness and tackle intensity, Gulbin has been forcing his name into selection consideration for large chunks of 2025, and has now earned himself a place in Damien Hardwick's side.
The 19-year-old joined the Suns via the Rookie Draft last year and has played 15 VFL games this season before receiving this debut call-up.
He had previously played in the club's reserves side as a non-AFL-listed player, featuring 10 times in 2024.
Across the past two seasons, Gulbin has averaged 9.5 disposals, 3.5 tackles, three marks and just under a goal a game.
"Lachie has impressed right throughout his first season at the club and we couldn't be more thrilled for him to have earned his opportunity at AFL level," GC SUNS General Manager of Football Performance Wayne Campbell said.
"It's fantastic to have yet another graduate of our StreetSmarts SUNS Academy run out at AFL level for the club."
The 19-year-old becomes the club's fourth debutant of the season, and second graduate from the Gold Coast Academy to play his first AFL game, alongside fellow Burleigh junior Leo Lombard.Oscar Adams and Ben Jepson were the club's other new faces in 2025.
The Suns' final team will be named at 6:20pm Thursday.
