‘My mates gave me cr*p’: The Giant who choose AFL over league
Josaia Delana has defied the odds — and pressure from his friends — to become an AFL player. Now, he’s hoping to inspire other western Sydney kids to do the same.
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‘I love the contest’: Draft bolter built for Orange Tsunami
He’s the son of a rugby player who prides himself on tackling. And, it only took a breakout month to convince GWS Giants it needed Ollie Hannaford to supercharge the Orange Tsunami.
I’m no Papley: Swans new weapon’s midfield vow
One of Sydney’s first-round picks has revealed his desire to break out of the forward mould and emulate Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale in a clear sign of his ambition to succeed as a Swan.
How Giant draft prospect was nearly lost to footy
Logan Smith is considered one of the top two ruck prospects in this week’s draft, but he very nearly gave the game away. He speaks about knuckling down on a quest to play in the AFL.
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‘Lacked procedural fairness’: AFLPA calls out league’s GWS probe
The AFL Players Association has hit out at the league’s probe into the conduct of GWS players during their Wacky Wednesday event and questioned the AFL’s commitment to cultural change.
GWS women’s team ‘hurt and angered’
The women’s team has released a statement blasting the actions of the men’s side during its disgraced “Wacky Wednesday” party.
‘Angered’ GWS AFLW players slam Wacky Wednesday antics
The Giants’ AFLW team has united to call out their AFL counterparts for inappropriate behaviour that took place at a post-season function.
Best 23s: How trade period changed every club
Trade period is behind us and the clear winners and losers have emerged. How will every club’s best 23 look for 2025 after the exchange period? FIND OUT HERE
Giant bans extreme? Maybe, but a line in the sand had to be drawn
In May, the Giants were educated about the prevalence of violence against women, which is why their “Wacky Wednesday” antics were so jarring. The AFL had to act, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
AFL players’ sick dress-up outfits revealed
“Acts on a sex doll” and “characterising slavery” were among the distressing acts played out by GWS players at their team function.
AFL in ‘disbelief’ as Giants cop fines, bans for Wacky Wednesday
The AFL has come down hard on GWS after their Wacky Wednesday skits, with six players whacked with suspensions and others facing financial penalties.
String theory: Giants’ trade gamble a risk worth taking
Jake Stringer’s off-again, on-again trade to GWS was only sealed in the final minutes of Trade Period. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines why the Giants’ gamble can become a huge bargain.
Hayne, sex doll, Twin Towers: ‘Distasteful’ Giants’ antics revealed
A series of offensive skits and dress-ups at a GWS post-season function have been revealed. MARK ROBINSON has the latest details.
Robbo: Penalise ‘moronic’ Giants — but don’t suspend them
Everlasting shame awaits the Giants at the centre of the “Troubled Couples” scandal, but let’s not mix stupidity with illegality, writes Mark Robinson. It could set a dangerous precedent.
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