Hold the beers: How Swans spoiled GWS party plans
As GWS surged toward a home preliminary final, the call was made to SCG catering to have the beers on ice. LACHLAN MCKIRDY unpacks what happened next after Sydney’s stirring come-from-behind win.
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‘Robbed’: Farcical AFL rule torn to shreds
Swans superstar Isaac Heeney has sent the footy world into meltdown after taking one of the great marks to put the AFL to shame.
Heeney proves the true giant as Swans soar to famous finals win
There’s Giants. Then there’s Isaac Heeney. The Sydney superstar went from match-saver to matchwinner in an epic qualifying final victory which underlined Heeney’s superstar status.
Breaking hearts with a broken nose: Inside Heeney heroics
When Sydney needed saving, it turned to Isaac Heeney. Then when it needed a matchwinner, Heeney soared again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY breaks down his qualifying final heroics.
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A true Giant: How Ward helped change footy forever
Callan Ward is the understated star who has quietly become one of the most pivotal AFL figures of the modern era. LACHLAN MCKIRDY delves into his impact ahead of Ward’s 300th game.
Revealed: Giant drop off for superstar skipper laid bare
Less than 12 months ago, Toby Greene was handed the All Australian captaincy after a career-best year. This year he has struggled to fire a shot. So what has gone wrong?
Late mail: Giants’ surprise Tom Green call, huge Supercoach ruck blow
GWS coach Adam Kingsley speaks about Tom Green’s ankle, Port Adelaide’s bargain big man ruled out plus the best SuperCoach rookie and captain advice.
Tsunami warning: Derby defeat prompts Giants rethink
GWS Giants’ Sydney derby thrashing has left Adam Kingsley with plenty to ponder — including what happens when the club’s famed ‘orange tsunami’ fails.
‘We’re not firing yet’: Giants see lighter side of derby defeat
The Giants were swept aside by Sydney on Saturday in the clash of two fierce rivals, but youngster James Peatling says he and his teammates are seeing the optimistic side of a lean patch of form.
‘One f***ing job’: AFL coach blows up deluxe
GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley was absolutely furious at his own team after a rare rules breach cost it a shot at victory against the Swans.
‘Smug’ Swans silence doubters in bullying of little brother
This derby was billed as a potential grand final preview – but it was older brother Sydney who showed the Giants who’s boss in the premiership race, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Giant in huge trouble over ‘nasty hit’
With the AFL cracking down on head-high shots, a young Giant is in all sorts of trouble after knocking a Swan out of Saturday’s game.
McDonald v Cadman: Which Sydney club has hottest prospect?
Logan McDonald and Aaron Cadman are two of the most exciting forward prospects in the AFL. LACHLAN MCKIRDY examines how the pair is tracking in the infancy of their careers.
Fringe to force: Inside the Giant rise of GWS’ man mountain
Kieren Briggs spent four years as the third-choice ruckman for GWS — then his career exploded overnight. He chats to LACHLAN MCKIRDY about how it happened and this weekend’s battle with Brodie Grundy.
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