Staunch defence of AFL star’s monster deal
The GWS Giants have defended their eight-year deal to Josh Kelly, as one legend described the star as not worthy of the new contract.
The GWS Giants have defended their eight-year deal to Josh Kelly, as one legend described the star as not worthy of the new contract.
The AFL’s bad boy is set to miss a must-win game on Saturday, but his club has come to the rescue after he was given a one-game ban.
The GWS Giants have handed a monster eight-year contract to one of their young stars, effectively tying them down to the club for life.
The bad boy of AFL is set for a spell on the sidelines yet again after being sanctioned for his actions during GWS’ upset win over Geelong.
Stephen Coniglio has never won a best and fairest at GWS. But combining his talents with Tom Scully, Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara would build such an exciting midfield that it’s time for the Hawks to pay up.
The Swans’ task of getting back on the winner’s list has suffered a blow with Lance Franklin to miss another week. Meanwhile, cross-town rival GWS is counting the cost of its Sydney derby win.
The GWS dressing room remains confident Josh Kelly and Stephen Coniglio will recommit to the club, even though the Giants are still playing the waiting game. BEN HORNE spoke to Tim Taranto about how the players are feeling.
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GWS coach Leon Cameron admits bringing Shane Mumford back into the fold was a major leap of faith but says the ruckman has been an unsung hero in the early rounds.
GWS expects Stephen Coniglio to reject the advances of Victorian clubs with board member Jimmy Bartel rating the chances of the star midfielder staying at the Giants.
There was no flying kicks from Toby Greene, but the GWS forward and his hoard of star teammates ran amok to cement themselves as an AFL contender, and banish the Swans to the bottom rungs of the table.
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