‘Clear athletic advantage’: Greene whacks Pies’ lack of fitness
Toby Greene has declared his team had a “clear athletic advantage” over Collingwood amid questions about the Magpies’ preparedness for Opening Round.
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‘He wants to be the best’: Why Saints threw $17m at Callaghan
It was the Opening Round performance that had the AFL world talking. Finn Callaghan’s teammates and coach lift the lid on how the gun Giant’s breakout game came about — and what’s next.
Watch: MRO charges Toby Greene again for kneeing Magpie
Star GWS captain Toby Greene has found himself in hot water yet again — this time for kneeing a Collingwood player. Watch the incident and see all the Opening Round charges here.
AFL warns players could be banned for dangerous push
The AFL says players risk suspension if they push an opponent into a marking contest despite a Collingwood star’s view that the game is at risk of going soft.
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‘Market’s completely changed’: Inside evolution of AFL contracts
It wasn’t long ago AFL clubs were reluctant to commit to players long-term due to the risks involved. Now, deals of six years or more are the norm. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
‘It’s not who I am’: Giant’s regret over Hayne sex doll scandal
Suspended GWS player Josh Fahey has spoken publicly for the first time of his regret after being one of the Giants banned for his part in the club’s Wacky Wednesday scandal.
Flag over cash: Callaghan on why he rebuked Saints’ monster offer
Finn Callaghan turned down what could have been the biggest contract in AFL history from St Kilda. He tells Lachlan McKirdy the Giants are closer to something the Saints can’t buy – a flag.
‘Astonishing’: 21yo rejects $17m in stunning move
Rising star Finn Callaghan has knocked back the richest deal in AFL history to stay loyal to the GWS Giants.
Inside the AFL’s mission to conquer western Sydney
Despite record-breaking years for the Swans and Giants, junior participation rates in areas of NSW had fallen. However, clubs in western Sydney are finally optimistic that they’re on the rise again. LACHLAN MCKIRDY finds out why.
Team of the century: Giants side rivals league’s strongest
They may have only entered the competition in 2012, but Greater Western Sydney’s best team of the 21st century packs a punch. Check it out here.
Pre-season intel: Swans, Giants bolters make round 1 cases
SuperCoaches have another midfield cheapie to consider after a young Giant surged into the frame for an early debut with an impressive outing in the pre-season hitout against Sydney.
AFL stars out of Round 1 in horror blows
A Carlton superstar is in doubt for Round 1 after undergoing surgery, while a GWS Giants gun will miss the start of the season with injury.
GWS’ bold draft request as CEO defends culture after Mad Monday
The Giants have made a bold draft request of the AFL, as CEO Dave Matthews stands by the club’s culture following the controversy that engulfed the club after their Mad Monday celebrations.
Concern for Giants’ stars as Stringer impresses again
Jake Stringer looked incredibly strong in his biggest hitout for GWS to date, but two other Giants exited Friday’s match simulation early.
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