Suns gun wishes to explore trade options

GOLD Coast midfielder Sam Flanders has officially told the Suns of his desire to be traded elsewhere next season.

Flanders is contracted until the end of 2027, but has attracted attention from a host of Victorian clubs.

AFL.com.au reported on Monday that Carlton, St Kilda, Essendon and Melbourne have all enquired about the 23-year-old.

"Sam expressed an interest in exploring other opportunities for next year at today's exit meeting," Suns list manager Craig Cameron said in a statement

"However we have reiterated to Sam that he is a contracted player with our football club and part of our best 23 players".

The news comes as Malcolm Rosas jnr confirmed his desire to seek a trade, with the Suns saying they are willing to facilitate a move.

He has attracted interest from both Richmond and Sydney.

Flanders battled to become a senior regular at the Suns in his first three seasons but enjoyed a breakthrough stint in the second half of 2023, largely under caretaker coach Steven King, who was last week appointed as Melbourne's senior coach.

He spent most of 2024 in the midfield and averaged more than 30 disposals a game, but shifted out of the engine room this year into a half-forward role.

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