Essendon’s mid-year recruits a silver lining after Giant bombing
The Dons may have suffered another night of misery on the main stage, but coach Brad Scott was able to find the silver lining.
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Pass the remote: AFL killing prime time footy with smashed Bombers
Everyone could have predicted how the depleted Bombers taking on the high flying Giants was going to end, and the AFL’s fixturing is ‘killing’ its prime time spots.
Footy world stunned by GWS star’s acts
Jake Stringer was having a field day against his old club on Thursday night and it didn’t sit well with scores of Essendon fans.
Trade buzz: Crows ruckman’s fate lies in rival’s hands
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
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Saints’ next target after missing out on Bergman, Rowell
The Saints missed out on Miles Bergman, but they’re not slowing down their quest for more talent with a highly-touted VFL star is just weeks away from making a call on his future.
The unique strategy keeping GWS ahead of the rest at the AFL draft
Taking the best-available player in the draft is a tried and true strategy over many years. That’s not the Giants’ way however, and zigging when other teams zag continues to pay dividends.
Green v Rowell: Giants gun opens up over heated midfield rivalry
Tom Green has been dirty at being draft nine spots behind Matt Rowell for years, but after having the best of both the former No. 1 and the Suns, he opens up about his rivalry.
AFL star brutally taken out, debate erupts
A GWS Giants star has been crunched in a brutal collision that left him concussed and sparked debate about the bump in the AFL.
Package arrives: Giants’ mighty comeback sinks Suns
Four minutes in the first term nearly sunk the Giants’ season, but four minutes in the final quarter – highlighted by Jake Stringer’s arrival as a Giant – proved a win for the ages.
‘Tipping point’: Why Saints say AFL must act on draft wipeouts
Northern clubs’ academies have come under fresh attack ahead of the most compromised draft in AFL history, with the Saints labelling this year a ‘tipping point’. See their case here.
‘Kid with the Lid’ on outgrowing his nickname and midfield shift
The ‘Kid with the Lid’ might soon be graduating as budding GWS superstar Darcy Jones looks to shake the tag and become one of the most damaging players in the competition.
Inside the draft master plan which made Cadman a Giant
Critics laughed at GWS Giants when they traded up to make Aaron Cadman the first pick in 2022 — but, it was all part of the master plan to land the club’s long-term spearhead. Lachlan McKirdy finds out more.
The one weakness keeping GWS from being ‘unstoppable’
After defeating the reigning premiers, the Giants’ midfield group holds the key to their ultimate success. But, there’s one weakness which is holding them back – Lachie McKirdy unpacks it.
Young Giant arrives on dark day for reigning premiers Brisbane
Aaron Cadman has arrived – and the rest of the competition is on notice. But what will the league think of Brisbane after another day of wasted opportunities and a shattering injury blow?
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