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.
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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.
How Giants, Swans, Cats have set themselves apart
The Cats, Giants and Swans have set themselves apart from the rest of the competition, but not just on the ladder. JOSH BARNES unveils how they’ve made the gap.
‘Smug’ comments water off a horse’s back before Sydney derby
John Longmire isn’t buying into comments from GWS’ Sam Taylor that his side his smug and downplayed any concerns around Sam Wicks heading into Saturday’s Sydney derby.
Taylor: ‘Smug’ Swans in for a Giant wake-up call
The Sydney Derby has slowly become one of the most heated contests in the AFL. And returning Giants defender Sam Taylor hasn’t wasted anytime stoking the flames, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
‘Foot on the throat’: The ruthless edge Giants’ rivals should fear
After several weeks where they’ve faded late in games, the Giants didn’t just want to fall over the line against Brisbane. They wanted a big, percentage-boosting win and that’s exactly what they left Canberra with, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Giant statement: GWS’ youngsters put Lions’ season on life support
The starpower was missing, but the Orange Tsunami was still in full effect, as the Giants claimed a big win over Brisbane in Canberra, as the Lions’ season continued to go awry.
‘Bloody hard’: Danger’s call after contentious Greene suspension
AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has responded to Toby Greene’s suspension and reflected on the expectations placed on players in split second moments.
Watch hilarious late-night ‘shock’ for Giant debutant
Uncapped Giant Darcy Jones wasn’t sure what to make of a late-night knock at the door by teammate Sam Taylor, but what unfolded was a hilarious debut announcement video.
Special connection fuels Giant’s role in GWS Anzac Day jumper
Giants superstar Tom Green doesn’t need much incentive to put on a show in Canberra, but the clash with Brisbane will be extra special for the midfielder after his role in creating GWS’ guernsey.
Lions star grateful for ‘hard-earned’ milestone
After seven frustrating years with Geelong, Linc McCarthy has turned his career around at the Brisbane Lions.
Giant defends under fire Greene after ‘split-second’ Blue bump
Toby Greene will plead his case tonight to play against the Lions on Thursday, and teammate Jack Buckley says that incidents like Greene’s can be overanalysed thanks to slow motion replays.
Why Lions upbeat after wet-weather lesson
Lions coach Chris Fagan is predicting a better performance from Brisbane in dry conditions against the Giants on Thursday night.
Zorko: Lions will ‘catch fire’
The Lions have lost four of their six matches this season, but Brisbane star Dayne Zorko is confident his team will bounce back.
Giant’s ‘competitive nature’ stung in compelling McKay battle
Leek Aleer was barely off the ground when Harry McKay finally got going. The Blues forward’s cheeky quip is set to light a fire for the five-gamer after his AFL return, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Blues snap Giants’ unbeaten streak with second half explosion
Carlton has brought GWS’ unbeaten start to the season to a grinding halt, producing an emphatic second half after losing another key player to injury.
Giants’ scoring options set to test McKay, Curnow centric Blues
Jesse Hogan might be stealing the headlines for the Giants, but it’s the scoring options around him that could make the difference in their blockbuster clash with the Blues on Saturday, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
Resilient Giants defender set to fill massive hole
The Giants are considering throwing four-game defender Leek Aleer into one of the toughest challenges in footy against Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
King, GWS stars down as injury carnage hits the capital
St Kilda came from nowhere to almost pinch the game in the final term against the Giants on Saturday – but the thrilling one-point finish was overshadowed by a number of significant injuries.
Cadman: I want defenders to ‘dread playing on me’
No. 1 pick Aaron Cadman has dramatically improved on his first year, but the former No.1 pick tells SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON how he’s looking to take his game to another level.
‘You don’t want to leave’: Why key Giant wants to stay
Harry Perryman is an unsung hero of the Giants backline but loved by teammates, and he’s excited to see where his defensive cohort – and the Giants – can take their season.
‘I’ll put myself no.1’: Tom Green’s big call on 2019 re-draft
By Tom Green’s admission, he ‘slid’ in the 2019 super-draft order, so where does he place himself when re-selecting ahead of a Gather Round match up with the Suns no.1 from that year Matt Rowell?
Key piece of Cats puzzle signs on – but who’s next?
An out-of-contract Tom Stewart would’ve created a frenzy at the end of next year – but that won’t be an issue for Geelong anymore. Is there another list problem, though?
Former top draft pick set to extend stay at GWS
The Giants are planning for Aaron Cadman to be their future talisman up forward, with coach Adam Kingsley excited to see him become “the man” inside 50 for GWS.
‘No-brainer’: Why Rising Star never doubted she’d remain a Giant
AFLW Rising Star Zarlie Goldsworthy is both the future and the present of the Giants, and Goldsworthy says it didn’t take much convincing to commit her future to GWS.
Rise like a Phoenix: Giants stun draft, Swans play hard again
The Giants were in the thick of the action on the opening night of the AFL draft, leading to one of the best celebrations we’ve seen in Draft history, as the Swans played hard yet again.
Inside AFL Draft planning at the Swans and Giants
With three of the first 16 picks between them, the Swans and Giants are set to play a big role in this year’s AFL Draft. Their respective list managers take us inside their thinking.
Bombshell AFL deal comes out of nowhere
A legendary coach is “infatuated” by one player who’s set to shape the AFL Draft as rivals consider bombshell ploys to swoop on him.
‘D-grade’: Pies villain brutally taken down
A new AFL rivalry could be brewing after the GWS Giants fired back at a Collingwood star’s attempt to belittle the expansion team.
List Manager: How footy’s best team on paper gets even better
If GWS’ late-season charge didn’t strike fear into every AFL rival, taking one look at the club’s potential growth will. From breakouts to contracts, Jon Ralph analyses the Giants’ list.
Revealed: AFL Opening Round fixture, who plays where
We’ve got a new season opener and plenty of grudge matches to kickstart the 2024 AFL season. See all the early fixture mail here.
Rozee, Butters or Wines? The stars in line to lead Port
Port is in the market for a new captain in 2024 but who are the candidates? Every club’s big captaincy questions answered.
‘I just want to feel normal’: Inside Giant’s concussion hell
Last year, Rebecca Beeson could barely leave the house without feeling ill following three serious concussions. She reveals how she overcame those issues to return to the game she loves.
Draft intel: Potential top-10 bolter linked to Dees, Giants, Cats
A mid-sized utility who showed plenty playing in a range of positions this year has emerged as a potential top-10 draft bolter after being interviewed by all 18 clubs at the draft combine.
GWS unveil new chair as foundation boss stands down
GWS have unveiled their new club chairman, with foundation boss Tony Shepherd stepping down after more than a decade in charge.
GWS star slams ‘inherently biased’ AFL
Comments from the Giants Academy product have resurfaced and he did not hold back his feelings towards Victorian clubs.
Going, staying, in limbo? Where trade period’s biggest deals are at
The AFL trade period officially kicks off today. Which deals will get done and which are still up in the air? Get the latest on all the key players.
128-1: Horror numbers behind Giants’ winless AFLW season
The Giants’ 0-5 win-loss ratio is poor, but statistics from GWS final quarters in season eight are truly eye-popping.
Toby Greene named Giants’ club champion for second time
Toby Greene’s remarkable season continued as he was named the Giants’ club champion for 2023. See who else polled in one of the closest Kevin Sheedy Medal races in history.
Big Giant requests move to the west
West Coast are set to have a new ruckman in 2024, while Lachie Keefe’s future is uncertain as he awaits to see how the Giants’ play for Elliott Himmelberg pans out.
‘We want to be the best’: Giants stick strong despite 0-4 start
A tough draw has handed the Giants a difficult start to the season, but their coach is confident they’re moving in the right direction to be a competitive team.
The Tackle: ‘Essence of sport’ at stake after umps’ howler
The umpires put the whistle away on Friday, ensuring a free-for-all end to the Pies’ win, Mark Robinson says it harmed the AFL product. Check out Robbo’s likes and dislikes from the weekend.
Ice man stone cold: Who lifted, flopped in epic prelim?
A hero of so many Collingwood close finishes couldn’t break free in the preliminary final. Who else struggled? Check out our player ratings and have your say.
Robbo: De Goey, Maynard and the Toby match-up dreamt up in hell
Jordan De Goey has long been compared to a certain superstar from Tigerland who dominated finals, and the Magpie once again showed why the comparisons are valid, writes Mark Robinson.
Tears, grief, heartbreak: Inside Giants’ rooms after brutal exit
The Giants exceeded every expectation set of them in 2023. But that didn’t make the pain of a one-point preliminary final loss any easier to swallow.
Pies’ options if knee injury blow sidelines McStay
All eyes will be on Dan McStay at Pies recovery after he was subbed out of last night’s thrilling win over GWS. Where will Craig McRae turn if the forward can’t recover from a knee injury?
Young star’s class act to shattered rival
As his teammates celebrated wildly, Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos made a beeline for a shattered rival in the middle of the MCG.
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