‘They’d be mad not to’: Kingsley backs assistant for Eagles job
Plenty of names have been thrown up for the vacant West Coast coaching position. But one contender has been given the ultimate endorsement as the Eagles look for their next coach.
GWS
‘Like a few more’: Coach’s ultimate praise for latest Rising Star
Darcy Jones has played just 10 games in an injury interrupted start to his AFL career but GWS coach Adam Kingsley already likes what he sees in the round 17 AFL Rising Star nominee.
’Dominated’: Voss says Blues ‘let ourselves down’
Michael Voss has fired a rocket at his Carlton side after a shock loss to GWS on Saturday night, saying the team let itself down and lost its identity in the face of the orange tsunami.
‘Statement made’: How Giants veteran inspired comeback win
The Giants are all about speed in transition and relentless pressure off the ball. But against the Blues it was one of their most experienced heads who stood tall when it mattered the most.
Green denies Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in fight out of slump
It’s been said the Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in their recent lean run, but star mid Tom Green has no doubt the team’s confidence can guide them out of a slump which has derailed their season.
Giants to unleash another speedster in crunch clash
The Giants have been forced into another late change against Carlton – but it’s opened the door for the incredibly athletic bolter from last year’s draft to make his debut.
AFL clubs, star throw support behind ‘State of Origin’ charity
A charity event between local footy sides from Victoria and Sydney is going to be bigger than ever, with three AFL clubs and GWS captain Toby Greene getting involved.
‘If you ask South Australians …’: Kingsley responds to ‘dog sh*t’ call
Having spent a large chunk of his career in SA with Port Adelaide, GWS coach Adam Kingsley knows how it works. So, what did he think of the premier’s latest dig at Sydney?
Giants ‘frustrated’ as season hits lowest point
Giants skipper Toby Greene is facing the hardest moment of his captaincy as the club looks to turn around their shocking form to make a late run for the finals.
Others stagnated or regressed, but these four Crows are standing up
Adelaide’s season hasn’t gone to plan, but four players are emerging as bright spots and they were all among the Crows’ best in a win over the Giants. Plus the two players the club should re-sign.
Giants coach, Suns boss continue to push Academy ‘advantage’
Gold Coast CEO Mark Evans and GWS coach Adam Kingsley are united in their view that their access to northern academies should remain unchanged given other disadvantages their clubs face.
‘Interstate from where?’: Term which exposes AFL divide
For decades, any club outside Victoria has been referred to as interstate. Now, a fed-up club boss has urged a rethink as he hit back about ongoing angst surrounding northern academies.
Why Giants will take confidence from Derby loss
They might have been overwhelmed against their cross-town rivals, but the Giants are taking plenty of positives out of their loss to the Swans in the Sydney Derby.
Giants coach lays low as GWS hit by more derby dramas
GWS expects coach Adam Kingsley to fulfil his duties this weekend despite being away from the club with Covid. Plus, the latest on star Sam Taylor’s painful testicle injury.
‘Nasty’ injury sidelines star ‘indefinitely’
The GWS Giants have copped a massive blow after All-Australian defender Sam Taylor was sidelined after suffering a horror injury.
‘More than confident’ Bedford ready for another tag assignment
When Toby Bedford saw Adam Kingsley’s name flash up on his phone, he thought he might be getting dropped to the twos. Instead, it brought about a season-defining role change that could be crucial in the Giants match against the Swans.
‘It can be us’: Why GWS can stop the Swans
The Swans look unstoppable in season 2024. But one Giants forward reckons that if there’s going to be a team that beats Sydney, it might just be the Orange Tsunami.
Georgiades then who? Ken still looking for missing pieces
Charlie Dixon and Jeremy Finlayson were dropped and Port Adelaide kicked 6.15 in its loss to GWS on Sunday – the club’s second-worst return for the year. So, where does Ken Hinkley turn next?
How Port’s premiership glory is inspiring Giant challenge
A couple of stars that helped win Port Adelaide’s one and only AFL premiership will now attempt to mastermind their demise against GWS this week.
‘We want to respond’: GWS prepares for must-win match
The cavalry is coming for the Giants with captain Toby Greene knowing that this week’s clash against Port Adelaide is verging into must-win territory if they want to keep their premiership hopes alive.
Unpacking how the Giants’ wheels fell off
The Giants have been missing personnel due to injury, but a more crucial part of their game has fallen away in the past month. LACHLAN McKIRDY unpacks how and why the Giants have fallen off the pace after being premiership favourites.
AFL admits umpire error as contentious calls reviewed
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
‘Knows what he’s doing’: AFL furore erupts
Hawthorn are suddenly within reach of finals but an absolute gift of a free kick in their latest win had commentators scratching their heads.
Toby Greene clobbered in ‘bizarre’ scenes
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.
McGuane: Giants yet to unleash secret weapon in top-four hunt
They were running hot to start the season, but have fallen back with the pack after a cool month and a half. MICK McGUANE assess the Giants’ season so far.
Live footy drought: How AFL has left Sydney crowds high and dry
The Swans and Giants have risen into premiership favouritism after their fast starts to 2024. But bizarre scheduling means Sydney footy fans have been relegated to TV viewing for almost a month, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Fresh deal for AFL’s leading goal kicker
Giants’ key forward Jesse Hogan has inked a fresh deal keeping him in Sydney to the end of 2026, but what have GWS done to bring out his career best form?
‘Shift’: Giants gaining traction in west
GWS only has two men’s players from western Sydney, but a local star says he’s starting to see the Giants’ popularity grow.
One thing AFL ladder leaders want to avoid
The bookies have GWS pencilled in as AFL premiership favourites after an unbeaten start and the coach knows one thing that could hurt them.
‘Unnecessary’: Greene’s ugly act slammed
Toby Greene has an AFL rule named after him and the GWS star could find himself in strife after it appeared once more.
Harley’s hype, Cadman’s calm: Tale of Two Cities for No.1 draft picks
The two most recent No.1 draft picks really couldn’t have had more different entries to AFL life. Aaron Cadman was granted relative obscurity when he joined the Giants, but Harley Reid has been splashed all over the papers.
Kingsley’s favourite: How Finn became Giants’ key man
Coaches never publicly pick their favourite players. But it’s obvious to all around the GWS Giants that Finn Callaghan has become Adam Kingsley’s most valuable star, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
What critics are missing about the Giant GWS rise in Sydney’s west
The stars at the Giants may not have the name recognition to rival their NRL peers in Sydney’s west, but make no mistake, the AFL and GWS are here to stay, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
‘Most fun I’ve had’: Secret to star Giants’ blistering start
Now a genuine Coleman Medal fancy, Jesse Hogan is growing in confidence with his body and has found a surprise new mentor.
‘More room to grow’: Taylor wants improvement from Giants’ defence
Sam Taylor should be happy with a 39-point win from the weekend, but he isn’t. The all-Australian full back is still annoyed the Giants conceded eight goals straight, and said there is plenty of room left for improvement.
How ‘misunderstood’ Hogan is leading Giants’ efficient attack
Externally, there were concerns over the GWS Giants’ tall timber as they looked to push into premiership contention, but internally, as Jake Riccardi tells LACHLAN McKIRDY, there were no worries in sight.
Giants still with room to grow as Hogan proves forward-half key
GWS players are speaking about premiership glory – and last week’s win suggests they are right in doing so. But something happened on Saturday that needs to be addressed, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
‘Horrific’ injury brings AFL to a standstill
Young Roos defender Josh Goater had no one around him when he suddenly crumpled to the turf in a freak moment against GWS.
‘We’re the hunters’: Kingsley calm despite flag talk
Plenty of pundits have declared GWS the frontrunner for the premiership after a stunning win over Collingwood, but GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hosed down any favouritism, saying is side is still the hunter.
‘Full circle’: How a Roos fan turned into a 200-game Giant
He grew up cheering for them, then when the Kangaroos came calling, Josh Kelly said no to remain a Giant. Ahead of game 200, the colour orange now runs deep in the star’s veins.
Predicted teams: Every club’s likely round 1 side
One of North Melbourne’s off-season recruits faces a huge task in his first outing as a Roo after being confirmed to debut against GWS. See every club’s predicted side here.
Giant call: The candid Kingsley chat that sealed Haynes’ future
Entering the final year of a multimillion-dollar contract, Nick Haynes’ GWS future was the subject of intense speculation during the off-season. He reveals why he stayed in western Sydney.
New angle emerges in Pie’s pre-game drama
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.
Opening Round a ‘success on every measure’ for northern clubs
For the northern clubs, the AFL’s foray into NSW and Queensland for Opening Round gave clubs the best weekends they’ve had in memory with crowds, buzz and even merchandise off the scales.
Fresh twist in US AFL star’s ‘bizarre’ act
The AFL has reportedly asked for an explanation from Mason Cox following a pre-game incident that’s been labelled “bizarre”.
‘In my prime’: Why Jesse Hogan is just getting started
He was a teenage sensation at the Demons then a high-price failure at Freo, but now at 29 and at his third club, Jesse Hogan believes he is in his prime. And he’s playing like it too.
Reality check? Fly hoping GWS is just a lesson learned for Pies
It wasn’t the ‘deep’, ‘nourishing’ win Craig McRae was hoping for, but was it a reality check as the Pies rue missed opportunities in Saturday night’s lost to GWS?
‘Clown’: AFL star’s antics cause meltdown
A prickly act from Collingwood’s Mason Cox said it all as fans went into meltdown over the American star.
‘I’m so confused’: Fans roast Pies banner
The rivalry between the Giants and Collingwood is heating up, with both teams firing shots in a spiteful night in Sydney.
‘It’s going to happen really soon’: Giants’ bold flag statement
GWS Giants’ chairman has made the bold declaration the club is on the cusp of its first premiership. Plus, the strategy to boost crowd numbers in Sydney’s west revealed.
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