Where Giants have turned to for inspiration
After losing a key man for an epic clash in Brisbane, tales of Olympic glory are pushing the GWS Giants to do something special.
After losing a key man for an epic clash in Brisbane, tales of Olympic glory are pushing the GWS Giants to do something special.
As good as the Brisbane Lions have been on their nine-game winning streak, the pain of a poor display more than three months ago still lingers.
The Lions might be in outstanding form, but a Brisbane stalwart believes another team is currently the AFL’s “benchmark”.
The GWS Giants have announced their premiership credentials, pulling off their biggest ever fourth quarter comeback against Hawthorn.
GWS will scramble to fill an important role for the final month of the home-and-away season after a tall was ruled out through injury.
It brought them a step closer to the finals, but the Giants weren’t thrilled with all aspects of their win on Saturday night.
One of the AFL’s best defenders is ready to put a horror ordeal behind him when he returns to play on Saturday night.
GWS has made an emphatic statement with a decision on reigning coach of the year Adam Kingsley.
The AFL has handed down a punishment to a superstar midfielder for comments he made on a now-deleted podcast.
The AFL Appeals Board has made a huge call on Brisbane Lions star forward Charlie Cameron after his tackle sparked a week of controversy.
A GWS Giants player faces a brutal call over a golden opportunity to watch his girlfriend compete for Australia at the Olympics.
The Giants have an ability to get under their AFL rivals’ skin and it appears the Swans have just about had enough of it.
GWS has rubbed a little extra salt into Isaac Heeney’s wound after the shattered Swan released a video following his suspension.
The GWS Giants have copped a massive blow after All-Australian defender Sam Taylor was sidelined after suffering a horror injury.
Hawthorn are suddenly within reach of finals but an absolute gift of a free kick in their latest win had commentators scratching their heads.
Usually Toby Greene’s the one doing the damage, but this time the GWS skipper copped a brutal blow that left him bloodied and mummified.
After a starring role in a huge win, Giant Leek Aleer spent time with fans, oblivious to the fact the whole team was waiting for him.
An AFL star forward’s dating secret has been revealed with a pilates instructor confirming their blossoming romance.
Callan Ward is a great of the GWS Giants, but the veteran midfielder produced an all-time clanger against his old side.
Taking on their old enemy the Western Bulldogs could be enough to spark a return to form from GWS skipper Toby Greene.
Jesse Hogan, who played alongside Cam McCarthy with the Dockers, has made his own tribute after the forward’s shock death.
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.
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.
After seven frustrating years with Geelong, Linc McCarthy has turned his career around at the Brisbane Lions.
Lions coach Chris Fagan is predicting a better performance from Brisbane in dry conditions against the Giants on Thursday night.
The Lions have lost four of their six matches this season, but Brisbane star Dayne Zorko is confident his team will bounce back.
GWS only has two men’s players from western Sydney, but a local star says he’s starting to see the Giants’ popularity grow.
The bookies have GWS pencilled in as AFL premiership favourites after an unbeaten start and the coach knows one thing that could hurt them.
Toby Greene has an AFL rule named after him and the GWS star could find himself in strife after it appeared once more.
Now a genuine Coleman Medal fancy, Jesse Hogan is growing in confidence with his body and has found a surprise new mentor.
Young Roos defender Josh Goater had no one around him when he suddenly crumpled to the turf in a freak moment against GWS.
A new angle of Mason Cox’s pre-game incident has shed new light on the drama, with the Collingwood star also telling his side.
The AFL has reportedly asked for an explanation from Mason Cox following a pre-game incident that’s been labelled “bizarre”.
A prickly act from Collingwood’s Mason Cox said it all as fans went into meltdown over the American star.
The rivalry between the Giants and Collingwood is heating up, with both teams firing shots in a spiteful night in Sydney.
Humid and slippery conditions ruled the AFL season opener in Sydney, and a rival coach expects it to repeat and disrupt Collingwood’s plans on Saturday.
Teammates say there is better yet to come from a pair who were among the AFL’s most influential players at the end of last season.
A rival AFL club has taken a cheeky dig at Collingwood in a savage post after the Magpies celebrated an upgrade to their club.
A legendary coach is “infatuated” by one player who’s set to shape the AFL Draft as rivals consider bombshell ploys to swoop on him.
A new AFL rivalry could be brewing after the GWS Giants fired back at a Collingwood star’s attempt to belittle the expansion team.
Comments from the Giants Academy product have resurfaced and he did not hold back his feelings towards Victorian clubs.
As his teammates celebrated wildly, Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos made a beeline for a shattered rival in the middle of the MCG.
A medical decision which forced a crucial GWS player from the ground late in the preliminary final has been criticised by the coach.
Just as the Giants looked to have control, the Pies hit back and have hung on by the slimmest margin. Follow our live coverage.
There are major delays on Melbourne’s rail network as footy fans begin heading to the MCG.
A key detail in a viral GWS video has sent the football world into a frenzy ahead of a blockbuster preliminary final with Collingwood.
Jesse Hogan had the world at his feet, lost it all, and now has a redemption arc for the ages – thanks to one line of commentary.
A shoulder issue for a key big man doesn’t faze the GWS coach who says his players are ready to ride the finals wave all the way to the grand final.
Nick Daicos will play his first game in 48 days in a preliminary final on Friday and a GWS star says that’s a big leap to make.
One of the Brownlow Medal favourites has been slammed for a petulant reaction, particularly after he ended up in the wrong.
Josh Kelly says the selection squeeze at GWS is the sign of a team at its strongest as another chance to spoil an opponent’s home final awaits.
Giants skipper Toby Greene has made a shock confession after GWS’ elimination final victory over St Kilda at the MCG.
Nearly two weeks after the bump occurred, the Giants’ Toby Bedford has finally learned once and for all if he’ll miss the elimination final.
One massive box was ticked fow GWS at the AFL tribunal but a nervous night for rookie GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains as he waits on two key players for his first final.
For a rare occasion, Toby Greene was on the receiving end of a controversial incident in GWS’ huge victory over Carlton.
The GWS Giants thrashed Essendon to keep their finals hopes alive and they roasted the Bombers’ unwanted 20-year drought.
The race for the minor premiership, top two, top four and top eight are all still alive as the AFL season reaches a thrilling conclusion.
The Sydney Swans are relying on a 21-year-old as they push for an unlikely finals berth following Buddy Franklin’s retirement.
In its latest attempt to make headway in Sydney, the AFL is considering an earlier season-start in the Harbour City
The Giants are one of the form teams in the AFL as they search for their fifth win in a row but will take on the Crows without one of their star midfielders.
The Giants’ success has been built on pressure and in the past five weeks their levels are through the roof. All signs point to it being a danger game for a Melbourne team on the slide.
Youngster Sam De Koning turned heads with an unusual look in Geelong’s clash against GWS, sporting an accessory in an AFL first.
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Collingwood resorted to some strange tactics in their win over the Giants at the MCG, but it ended up working in a show of force.
The result of Sydney Swans players getting physical with Nick Daicos was a loss and lots of fines, so it won’t be a coaching directive for GWS.
Another Marcus Bontempelli masterclass has helped the Western Bulldogs over their GWS rivals but the victory has come at a cost.
GWS captain Toby Greene was the hero in the Sydney Derby, but he appeared to be brushed by a Swans legend in an awkward exchange.
Toby Greene has done it again, with the GWS Giants captain downing the Sydney Swans with a superb last-gasp matchwinner.
The Giants pulled off a remarkable heist to steal the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ from the Swans as Toby Greene kicked the winner in an enthralling all-Sydney affair.
An AFL star has left jaws on the floor after producing a minor miracle that had one legend struggling to comprehend what he’d seen.
The form of Darcy Fort meant it was a tough choice for Lions coach Chris Fagan to leave him out of Brisbane’s team this weekend.
Zac Bailey is hoping to rectify his “slow start” to the AFL season in his milestone appearance for the Brisbane Lions this weekend.
A Hawthorn player was subbed out of a game on Sunday and taken to hospital after suffering a truly sickening injury.
An AFL star reminded the league why he’s one of the biggest show stoppers as one coach exploded on his own playing group.
Dyson Heppell remains ‘absolutely critical’ for Essendon, according to Bombers coach Brad Scott.
Debate has erupted in the wake of Giants star Stephen Coniglio being penalised during a crucial stage of Saturday night’s loss to Carlton.
The West Coast Eagles have ended its horror losing streak, pulling off a necessary but certainly not pretty win over the GWS Giants.
Injuries hit GWS hard after a round 1 win, and that could fast-track the debut of a draft star.
After one of his young stars was on the end of a vicious round 1 act, GWS coach Adam Kingsley has had his say on the brutal bump.
An Adelaide Crows star is staring down the barrel of a lengthy ban after delivering a truly hellacious shot on an exposed rival.
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