How Whitfield overcame the ‘do the two years’ and leave mentality
When Lachie Whitfield was drafted to the Giants in 2012, he thought he would “do the two years” and request a trade back to Victoria. Ahead of game 250, he opens up on why he stayed.
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Brownlow contender in MRO strife for Reid whack as Giants win big
The Giants cruised to victory against the lowly Eagles, but one of their biggest stars is set to face some MRO trouble for a whack on Harley Reid. Watch the incident here.
Saints’ next target after missing out on Bergman, Rowell
The Saints missed out on Miles Bergman, but they’re not slowing down their quest for more talent with a highly-touted VFL star is just weeks away from making a call on his future.
The unique strategy keeping GWS ahead of the rest at the AFL draft
Taking the best-available player in the draft is a tried and true strategy over many years. That’s not the Giants’ way however, and zigging when other teams zag continues to pay dividends.
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Kingsley makes frank admission on Stringer’s fitness after benching
Jake Stringer hasn’t been able to fire since his move to the Giants, and Adam Kingsley says the star forward may need a week on the sidelines to get his fitness up to senior level.
What they’ve said, players who must lift: Ultimate Syd derby guide
Sydney’s season is on the brink. GWS Giants’ top-eight charge is faltering. It’s one of the biggest Sydney derbies in recent memory for both clubs. Lachlan McKirdy has all you need to know.
Shock move could gift big Vic club extra MCG game
A Victorian club could cash in with an extra game at the MCG, with one of the AFL’s interstate teams weighing up a surprise move to sell a game to help boost its hopes of finals success.
Swans or Giants? Who’s really winning the race for NSW talent
The Swans are Giants are set to do battle this weekend on the field, but their rivalry for local talent is just as fierce off the field. See which club comes out on top in the NSW Academy race.
Tsunami fears: Has ‘embarrassed’ GWS lost its greatest weapon?
GWS Giants’ greatest weapon has become one of its greatest failings, with damning statistics revealing how badly the club’s midfield was exposed by Western Bulldogs.
Got Bevo’d: Bulldogs stamp finals claim in coaching masterclass
The Western Bulldogs have claimed a statement victory over GWS — with the win set up by some key tactical moves from the coaches’ box exposing a big weakness of the Giants.
‘Toothless’ Giants under fire, but help is on the way
The Giants’ attack was labelled as “toothless” by an AFL legend after they managed only four goals against the Crows. But they’re set for an immediate boost against the Bulldogs.
Fogarty avoids serious injury — but will he be fit for Freo?
Darcy Forgarty was in plenty of pain when Harry Himmelberg smashed into his shoulder. The Crow won’t need major surgery, but will be on the plane to Perth this week?
Forget the three-headed monster, Crows’ defence is king in flag race
Much has been made of Adelaide’s three key forwards in attack, but against GWS it was their back six that won them the game. One of their star defenders reveals how they shut the Giants out.
Star Crow struck down in dour GWS win
Adelaide lost a major player but still claimed its first big scalp of 2025 with a tough — and at times ugly — win over GWS.
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