Kingsley opens up: The truth about finals pain and Jake Stringer
When Jake Stringer arrived at GWS, Adam Kingsley was upfront with the former Bomber – he wasn’t ready for the work they did up there. But, as he tells JAY CLARK, things have changed.
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Gun Hawks overlooked in first round teams
Hawthorn’s recruiting spree has forced a major shake-up, while a number of Opening Round teams will be well below full strength.
One Giant battle: Can you really teach an old Don new tricks?
The Jake Stringer propaganda machine was in full swing at GWS before his latest injury setback. ED BOURKE explores whether Stringer will ever get back to his matchwinning best as a Giant.
‘Career-best’ Stringer tipped to leave Dons with Giant regrets
Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan has hailed the impact of Jake Stringer and outlined how he thinks the former Bomber will take the GWS attack to the next level. Will Essendon live to regret losing him?
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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.
Swans stun Giants in all-time AFL classic
The Sydney Swans have roared home to steal an extraordinary victory over fierce rivals GWS and storm into a preliminary final.
Player ratings: The other Swans who helped steal epic final
Isaac Heeney was the star at the SCG on Saturday and he had plenty of help as the Swans came storming home in an all-time classic. But it wasn’t all pretty. Every player rated.
‘Should be suspended’: GWS boss in strife
Renowned agitator Tom Papley and the GWS footy manager clashed at the SCG in an unusual moment the AFL will review.
‘Big reason’ why young talent requested trade to the Cats
Tanner Bruhn ‘loves’ his former teammates at GWS. But Geelong’s finals win made him reflect on one of the things that led to him seeking a trade.
The shock switch behind Ward’s late-career renaissance
Callan Ward has signed a one-year deal to take him into an 18th AFL season and credits a shock role change with helping him extend his career. He speaks to LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
Robbo: Midfield concerns? Cats still have trump card to play
The Cats midfield looks like being exposed by Port Adelaide — but they still have an important card to play, writes Mark Robinson. Robbo previews who whill shape the finals series.
Robbo: The evolving aura of coaching master Chris Scott
Chris Scott has astonished even his closest admirers with another top-four finish. Insiders and opponents tell MARK ROBINSON what makes the Cats coach a modern great.
‘Please, give me some painkillers’: Giant opens up on horrific injury
Despite two of the more gruesome injuries in a couple of months, Giants key defender Sam Taylor is fit and firing again and ready to atone for last year’s preliminary final heartache.
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