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Stephen Coniglio announced as the new stand alone captain for the GWS Giants taking over from inaugural captains Phil Davis and Callan Ward. Picture. Phil Hillyard.
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Unlikely place Coniglio learned of new job

Stephen Coniglio is excited to become the Giants’ first stand-alone captain, taking over from Phil Davis and Callan Ward. And he revealed the pair chose an unusual moment to pass the baton.

Jack Gunston of the Hawks reacts after kicking a goal during the Round 10 AFL match between the the Hawthorn Hawks and Port Adelaide Power at the University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston, Saturday, May 25, 2019. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
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Brereton: Hawks to cash in on Patton

Dermott Brereton knows what new Hawk Jon Patton can do. And the club legend thinks, with the help of some recent draft bargains, the former Giant can help the Hawthorn forward line become something special.

Where is your club on the premiership clock?
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Flag ready or ‘complete rebuild’?

One club needs to start all over again, another’s list is “seriously underperforming” while elsewhere the pressure is on to play finals. See how close we think each club is to footy’s ultimate prize.

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AFL Round 22- Richmond v St Kilda at MCG , Richmond's Dustin Martin gets tackled by St Kilda's Blake Acres. 20th August 2016. Picture: Colleen Petch.

20 quirky stats from 2016 season

DUSTIN Martin scored three Brownlow Medal votes in Round 17 despite recording 18 ineffective kicks. It’s no surprise Martin features in the 20 quirkiest stats from the past season.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Lachie Whitfield of the Giants celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL 1st Qualifying Final match between the Sydney Swans and the Greater Western Sydney Giants at ANZ Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Mr Fix-It’ hired to help Gubby

COLLINGWOOD football boss Graeme “Gubby” Allan has engaged top dispute resolution lawyer Leon Zwier to lead his defence against possible AFL charges.

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA - JUNE 24: Travis Cloke of the Magpies celebrates a goal during the round 14 AFL match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Fremantle Dockers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 24, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Dogs, Pies set for Round 1 blockbuster

NEW Bulldog Travis Cloke won’t have to wait long to face Collingwood while Essendon will host Hawthorn in prime-time in Round 1 next year. SEE THE LIKELY ROUND 1 DRAW

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AFL: Round 8 Richmond v Sydney Swans Brett Deledio Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Cash not key in Deledio GWS switch

RICHMOND star Brett Deledio has taken a pay cut to chase a flag with the GWS Giants, who offloaded a remarkable nine players during the trade period.

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GWS Giants Jonathon Patton celebrates a goal during the AFL Preliminary Final between GWS and Western Bulldogs at Spotless Stadium, Homebush. Picture: Toby Zerna

GWS wants prime time after Giant ratings

THEY’RE premiership favourites and recently played in one of the most-viewed AFL games of all time. Now, GWS believes it has earned the right to feature in the most prized timeslot.

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