McGuane: Why the Saints can’t be trusted
Seven teams look in good positions to make the top eight. But who is leading the race for the final spot? Mick McGuane takes a look.
GWS
AFL star dealt cruel injury blow
The Greater Western Sydney Giants will have to contend without one of their most senior players for the remainder of the season.
Dons denied classic comeback in controversial finish
Essendon lost its third game by three points or less against GWS Giants after a controversial finish in which it was denied claims for a crucial free-kick.
Coach gushes over off-contract ‘warrior’
A contentious late call was the nail in the Bombers’ coffin on Saturday but coach Ben Rutten saw positives in off-contract star Zach Merrett.
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AFLW faces growing ACL crisis
Research show women are up to 10 times more likely to tear their ACL than men and after Nina Morrison became the fourth knee injury victim of the AFLW season, the game faces a worrying trend.
‘Warrior’ Mummy shows Giant value on and off-field
“Warrior” Shane Mumford’s “go hard or go home” attitude will be worth its weight in gold for the GWS Giants this season, insists head coach Leon Cameron.
AFLW teams: key ins for Dogs, Cats battle
Geelong key forward Phoebe McWilliams will make her Cats debut against reigning premiers the Western Bulldogs, who have named Irish recruit Aisling McCarthy for the clash. SEE ALL THE INS AND OUTS
Cora loves her Giant anonymity
Cora Staunton tucks into a piece of toast ahead of another tough training session at GWS Giants headquarters and declares “I’m a nobody out here.”
The draft: Deadly No.1 pick built for AFLX
AFLX teams have been locked in after team captains completed the draft. Eddie Betts’ first pick was a surprise on face value, but the star Crows’ forward says the No.1 had “the best GPS numbers in the game”. FULL TEAM LISTS
Why AFLW is key to Giants’ growth
GWS AFLW coach Alan McConnell knows his team is having a huge impact both on and off the field for footy in western Sydney but he wants his players to understand that every moment matters in such a short season.
Giant honour for Davis to continue as leader
Phil Davis has led the way Callan Ward at GWS since the club’s inception and that will continue in 2019, establishing him among the longest serving leaders in the competition.
Netballer is Taylah-made for Giants
Swapping a netball for a Sherrin was a bolt from the blue for Taylah Davies but she is thrilled the change of sport has not taken her away from ‘family’.
Lions prove they’re still an AFLW power
The talk around Brisbane over the AFLW off-season had been about the big name departures but a handful of new faces were pivotal in the season-opening victory over GWS.
Mock draft: Our experts pick their AFLX teams
The stars will be coming out to play AFLX but which ones are still anyone’s guess. Our experts select their squads for the revamped four-team extravaganza.
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