‘My mates gave me cr*p’: The Giant who choose AFL over league
Josaia Delana has defied the odds — and pressure from his friends — to become an AFL player. Now, he’s hoping to inspire other western Sydney kids to do the same.
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‘I love the contest’: Draft bolter built for Orange Tsunami
He’s the son of a rugby player who prides himself on tackling. And, it only took a breakout month to convince GWS Giants it needed Ollie Hannaford to supercharge the Orange Tsunami.
I’m no Papley: Swans new weapon’s midfield vow
One of Sydney’s first-round picks has revealed his desire to break out of the forward mould and emulate Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale in a clear sign of his ambition to succeed as a Swan.
How Giant draft prospect was nearly lost to footy
Logan Smith is considered one of the top two ruck prospects in this week’s draft, but he very nearly gave the game away. He speaks about knuckling down on a quest to play in the AFL.
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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.
Inside the Sydney rivalry: We rank the top five Battles of the Bridge
It’s become one of the fiercest rivalries in the AFL built on a series of cracking regular season and finals contests, but which Swans v GWS games are the best? LACHLAN MCKIRDY runs down the top five.
Sydney Derby spotlight: ‘It’s time for NSW to take over’
The Swans and Giants are both firmly entrenched in the top four ahead of the first Sydney Derby for 2024. And there’s genuine belief the contest has become one of the AFL’s great rivalries.
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