Giant cashes in on breakout year with monster extension
GWS has avoided a potential free agency fight to retain Brent Daniels, locking away one of its star small forwards on a long-term contract extension.
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AFL looking at fixture change to avoid AFLW clash
The AFL player union has expressed its disappointment at the fixture clash between the Western Bulldogs men’s and women’s games next Friday, with a change of plan on the cards.
Best rivalry in the AFL? Giants, Swans have Final say
Ahead of GWS and Sydney’s fourth finals clash in eight years, Giants star Josh Kelly wonders whether the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ is the most fierce rivalry in the AFL.
Coleman winner’s extra special achievement
After being crowned Coleman medallist for the first time, there was something much simpler Jesse Hogan was super proud of.
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‘Most fun I’ve had’: Secret to star Giants’ blistering start
Now a genuine Coleman Medal fancy, Jesse Hogan is growing in confidence with his body and has found a surprise new mentor.
‘More room to grow’: Taylor wants improvement from Giants’ defence
Sam Taylor should be happy with a 39-point win from the weekend, but he isn’t. The all-Australian full back is still annoyed the Giants conceded eight goals straight, and said there is plenty of room left for improvement.
How ‘misunderstood’ Hogan is leading Giants’ efficient attack
Externally, there were concerns over the GWS Giants’ tall timber as they looked to push into premiership contention, but internally, as Jake Riccardi tells LACHLAN McKIRDY, there were no worries in sight.
Giants still with room to grow as Hogan proves forward-half key
GWS players are speaking about premiership glory – and last week’s win suggests they are right in doing so. But something happened on Saturday that needs to be addressed, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
‘Horrific’ injury brings AFL to a standstill
Young Roos defender Josh Goater had no one around him when he suddenly crumpled to the turf in a freak moment against GWS.
‘We’re the hunters’: Kingsley calm despite flag talk
Plenty of pundits have declared GWS the frontrunner for the premiership after a stunning win over Collingwood, but GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hosed down any favouritism, saying is side is still the hunter.
‘Full circle’: How a Roos fan turned into a 200-game Giant
He grew up cheering for them, then when the Kangaroos came calling, Josh Kelly said no to remain a Giant. Ahead of game 200, the colour orange now runs deep in the star’s veins.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
Giant call: The candid Kingsley chat that sealed Haynes’ future
Entering the final year of a multimillion-dollar contract, Nick Haynes’ GWS future was the subject of intense speculation during the off-season. He reveals why he stayed in western Sydney.
New angle emerges in Pie’s pre-game drama
A new angle of Mason Cox’s pre-game incident has shed new light on the drama, with the Collingwood star also telling his side.
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