New Era: 23-Year-Old Suns Star Becomes Club’s First Young Captain

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The Gold Coast Suns have officially entered a new era on-field, with star midfielder Noah Anderson named as club captain for season 2025.

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Anderson, who is just 23 years of age, has been appointed as the Suns’ sole leader after long-time co-captain Jarrod Witts decided to step down from the role he has held since 2019. After three years as Witts’ equal, Touk Miller will move from a co-captain to a vice-captain.

In a club statement released by Gold Coast on Friday morning, Anderson was grateful for the club’s trust in him to lead the group as they continue their pursuit of a maiden finals birth.

“I’m so proud to be able to represent this club as captain after all they have invested in me both as a player and a person,” Anderson said.

“The Suns mean everything to me and I love coming to work every day with this group of players. I am committed to giving everything I can to help lead this club and deliver on our mission to bring success to the Gold Coast.”

Not since 2016 in Gary Ablett Jr’s days as club captain have the Suns had a sole captain, with the side since opting for two skippers instead of one.

Damien Hardwick’s side will head into their 15th season as an AFL club with a six-man leadership group. Defender Sam Collins will join Miller as a vice-captain, while Ben King, Matt Rowell and Wil Powell have also been recognised as leaders officially.

Witts, who is the Suns’ longest serving captain in its history, will not be leading in a formal capacity however still brings the club a plethora of experience and insight.

“I would like to thank both Jarrod and Touk for everything they have given our club as leaders in recent years,” Anderson added on the impact of his former captains.

“Their impact on our club can never be overstated and they have had a profound impact on me as a player, person and a leader.

“The people who showed me what it means to be a Sun are people like Jarrod, Touk and David Swallow. I’m driven everyday to see success for not only them, but our members and fans too.”

Anderson becomes the Suns’ eighth official captain since their maiden season in 2011.