NICK Malceski has admitted there were some traits in his new Gold Coast teammates he wasn't too impressed with, in his early days at the club.

But after voicing his disapproval, the former Sydney Swans premiership star says the young Suns are now on the right track.

Malceski was voted into Gold Coast's leadership group after just three months at his new club, behind skipper Gary Ablett and alongside fellow deputies Michael Rischitelli, David Swallow, Dion Prestia and Tom Lynch.

Coming from the Swans' vaunted 'Bloods' culture, the running half-back says there were a few things that needed addressing prior to Christmas - particularly communication.

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"At Sydney I was brought straight into a culture where there was things that weren't accepted and things that were accepted, and I've learnt that and it's gone with me through my career," Malceski said.

"I came here and saw some stuff that I didn't think was acceptable, and Rocket's (new coach Rodney Eade) also seen some stuff as well.

"They're a quiet group, obviously young and there aren’t too many older guys there.

"It's the responsibility of the young guys to step up in that area and become vocal and they're improving in that area ... still a bit quiet, but we're getting better."

Malceski, signed to a three-year deal via free agency in the off-season, said it was just the "small things" the Suns had to work on prior to the premiership season commencing.

He has been a noticeable vocal presence on the training track, but said he did not head to Metricon Stadium with the intention of forcing his way into the leadership group.

"I think the thing I've improved on here is I just saying what I need to say," he said.

"If I see something (wrong), I'll say it. It's probably grown my leadership.

"They are a group that want to learn and improve and get better. It was just small things that I saw that could get better around here and the boys have grasped it and are improving."