Jonathon Patton’s manager Robbie D’Orazio has assured Hawthorn fans the new Hawk is over the knee issues that have plagued his career, the towering former Giant keen to fulfil the promise that made him the 2011 No.1 pick.
GWS made a bold move to secure pick 6 on draft night from St Kilda, but the Giants’ carefully crafted plans could come unstuck if Sydney’s bid for Joe Daniher falls over. Here’s why.
The trade period is ready to heat up. Which deals can be locked in, are still up for grabs and won’t happen? Check out the latest on 35 big names.
Aiden Bonar faces a challenge breaking into the Giants’ stacked midfield next season. And rival clubs might make their move if the talented GWS ballwinner decides to make a move.
FOR the last 20 No.1 AFL draft picks the 50-game milestone has been a mere formality but for the GWS Giants’ Jonathon Patton it has been a trying journey.
WITH seven teams from second to eighth separated by just four points and percentage, the competition between GWS and Sydney has become something of a war within a war.
GWS have proved they have a talented squad but rising star Josh Kelly wants the Giants to get some respect for their work rate.
GWS Giants face losing their home-ground advantage in the playoffs if they host a final against cross-town rivals the Sydney Swans.
GWS forward Sam Reid has spent years helping get some of the Giants’ best young players ready for senior football. Now he’s the man keeping them in the reserves.
MATTHEW Richardson has called for a complete review of Richmond’s football department and Kevin Bartlett labelled his old club “pathetic” after the GWS debacle. VOTE IN OUR POLL.
THE 2016 finals series will be something to behold and the beauty is, which ever team wins the flag, the narrative is a wonderful story, writes Mark Robinson.
GREATER Western Sydney has beaten Richmond for the first time in its history as the Tigers kicked their lowest score in the 88-point thumping at Manuka Oval.
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FREMANTLE are in a class of their own when it comes to injuries in 2016 but the “hurt ladder” also shines on Collingwood. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB RANK?
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