Understrength Giants do the unthinkable
Without several key players, the Greater Western Sydney Giants managed to pull off an almighty upset at Geelong’s expense on Friday.
Without several key players, the Greater Western Sydney Giants managed to pull off an almighty upset at Geelong’s expense on Friday.
The official number of fans allowed to attend the 50th Showdown between Adelaide and Port Adelaide is finally in. Here’s all the latest news surrounding the clash.
The Port Adelaide Power have won their third game in a row and knocked Greater Western Sydney out of the top eight in the process.
The AFL has moved swiftly to respond to Queensland’s most recent Covid-19 outbreak by relocating three of its round 20 games.
Fremantle recruit Rory Lobb revealed he copped some verbal stick from GWS ruckman Shane Mumford, but the former Giant had the last laugh as his side produced a remarkable come-from-behind upset road win.
The GWS Giants’ have Fremantle to thank for delisting Matt de Boer, who has become the AFL’s most feared tagging weapon and has Nat Fyfe in his sights.
The AFL has ruled out considering Canberra as an expansion location after chief executive Gillon McLachlan declared the nation’s capital a GWS town.
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GWS has locked away one of its out-of-contract midfielders, who has tipped two other stars will follow his lead soon.
Essendon midfielder David Zaharakis has been admitted to hospital following the Bombers’ win over Brisbane on the weekend and is in doubt for the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne. LATEST INJURY NEWS
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Callan Ward might have suffered a season-ending knee injury against Geelong in a devastating personal blow but he still managed to inspire his side to one of the best wins in its history. GWS defender Nick Haynes reveals how he did it.
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