1. Eade and the house of the setting Suns
Pressure continues to mount on both Rodney Eade and Gold Coast, with the team's 10th loss consigning it to 15th position. With Eade out of contract at the end of the season, his future at the club looks more and more unlikely. And Eade is not the only one under the pump. The Suns announced a comprehensive review into the entire football department, including the senior coaching position, at the start of the week. The team battled hard against the Magpies, the Suns ironically playing better in the pouring rain than the clear conditions at the start of the match. They stopped overusing the ball and went long and direct down the ground. But with Steven May and Jarryd Lyons injured by half time, the Suns just ran out of legs.

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2. Buckley lives to coach another day
Nathan Buckley breathed a sigh of relief when the final siren sounded at Metricon Stadium. The 15-point win should provide a week's break from the constant questions surrounding his coaching future. But the trip north almost turned sour, when the Magpies coughed up a 27-point lead in the second quarter, struggling when the heavy rain soaked Metricon. The Pies were organised in defence, cutting off numerous Suns' forward 50 forays, and were dangerous when the ball hit the ground in their own forward line.

3. Turn-BAALLL! Prime Minister treated to an Ablett masterclass
With Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull studiously avoiding using the name "Tony" in recent weeks, he may have come into some difficulties sitting next to Gold Coast chairman Tony Cochrane at the match. The Prime Minister was at Metricon Stadium to officially open the Suns' new training and administration facilities, and was witness to just another typical match from Gary Ablett. The former captain accumulated 41 disposals in the heavy rain (including 19 contested possessions) as well as finishing with 11 clearances and six tackles.

4. All's well that ends Wells
Daniel Wells made it through his first match – his 250th – since round 11 unscathed. The injury-prone recruit had played just six games for the Magpies this season since crossing from North Melbourne, battling calf injuries. He looked sharp in the first half, after skipping the VFL and coming straight into the senior line-up. He ran well, and showed off his silky skills setting up a goal in the first term. While he faded in the second half, especially in the pouring rain, Wells still finished with two goals and 18 touches.

The Magpies handed Daniel Wells a good result in game 250. Picture: AFL Photos

5. Rischitelli's welcome return
It's fair to say the Suns have had a horrendous injury list for several years. But they finally got one of their key leaders back on the field against Collingwood, when Michael Rischitelli returned from a knee reconstruction. The 31-year-old was more than solid in the midfield, his bigger body helping around the ball and feeding the Suns' speedsters. The former Lion even kicked a goal in his return, his first match since round 16 last year. Rischitelli just had the 13 touches, but also had seven clearances and seven tackles.

He's in there somewhere. Teammates swamp Michael Rischitelli after he goaled. Picture: AFL Photos