Create an experience with Kate Surman

Originally from Ballarat, Victoria, Kate or known as 'Spud' to so many relocated to the Sunshine Coast prior to getting her opportunity with the Gold Coast Suns. 

Surman is a latecomer to football after originally coming from a basketball background. She played for the Gold Coast SUNS in the inaugural Winter Series in 2019 and won the Player of the Winter Series award that year. An eye-catching player on the field, Surman has elite agility which sees her find space effortlessly either in the midfield or forward line. 

She has played every game since her AFLW debut in Round 1, 2020 and is a consistent contributor, finishing fifth in the 2021 SUNS Club Champion. Entering only her fifth year of football, Surman continued her strong form into 2022 by finishing seventh in the 2022 SUNS Club Champion. 

In the 2022 AFLW Sign & Trade Period, Kate Surman joined Port Adelaide via a trade with the Gold Coast Suns.

Career achievements

• 2019 Winter Series - Player of the Year
• AFLW Debut in Round 1, 2020
• 5th in Gold Coast Suns 2021 Best & Fairest Award
• 7th in Gold Coast Suns 2022 Best & Fairest Award

Media or News Articles

• https://www.womens.afl/news/54002/10-questions-with-sun-kate-surman
• https://m.facebook.com/aflwomens/videos/kate-surman-put-suns-in-front/414239873831180/
• https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/video/244166/aflw-get-to-know-kate-surman?Competition=3&CompSeason=41&GameWeeks=582
• https://twitter.com/aflwomens/status/1482552433771302914?lang=en
• https://www.womens.afl/news/94...