In a significant boost for the league's newest club, the Surf Coast Suns have secured the services of experienced midfielder Eddie Weeks for the upcoming 2024 VFL season.
A Homecoming of Sorts for the Adelaide Product
The 23-year-old, who hails from Adelaide, has described the move as a genuine honour. Weeks brings a wealth of valuable experience to the fledgling Suns outfit, having spent the past two seasons developing his craft with the Adelaide Crows in the SANFL.
His football journey, however, has strong roots in the very region the Suns will call home. Weeks is a former graduate of the Geelong Falcons program, a renowned breeding ground for AFL talent located in the heart of the Surf Coast Suns' territory.
This connection makes his signing a symbolic homecoming and a major coup for the club's local engagement strategy.
Bringing Elite Experience to a New Franchise
Weeks' time in South Australia's top-tier state league has equipped him with the on-field leadership and high-level habits that a new team desperately needs. He played 14 games for the Crows' SANFL side in 2023, impressing with his work rate and ball-winning ability in the midfield.
His decision to join the Suns was influenced by more than just geography. Weeks has expressed a clear desire to be part of building something special from the ground up and to contribute to the club's culture from day one.
"It's a massive honour," Weeks stated, reflecting on his signing. "To be involved in a new club from the start is a unique opportunity. I'm really excited to get to work with the group and help set the standards on and off the field."
Building a Competitive List for 2024
The acquisition of Eddie Weeks is a cornerstone move for the Surf Coast Suns as they accelerate their list build ahead of their inaugural VFL campaign. Club officials have highlighted his professionalism and proven state-league pedigree as key attributes.
Weeks is expected to slot directly into the engine room, providing grunt and experience to a midfield that will likely feature a mix of young talent and seasoned campaigners. His knowledge of the local pathways, courtesy of his Falcons background, is also seen as an invaluable asset for team cohesion and recruiting.
The Surf Coast Suns are set to make their historic VFL debut in 2024, representing the Surf Coast and Geelong regions. The signing of a player of Weeks' calibre sends a strong message about the club's ambitions to be competitive from the first bounce.
For Eddie Weeks, it represents the perfect next step: a chance to return to a familiar football landscape while embracing the challenge of pioneering a new chapter for Victorian football.
