Hawks take down Giants in eight minutes – but it gets scarier
GWS got the jump on Hawthorn down in Tassie, before Will Day led a Hawks blitz that the Giants never recovered from. But that wasn’t even the most impressive part of the win.
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Footie stars share kiss in front of teammates
Two GWS stars got reactions from their teammates after a pre-game act that did not go unnoticed before their team’s loss to Hawthorn.
Stringer’s ‘skinfold clause’ in contract revealed
GWS star recruit Jake Stringer has a rare contract clause that will see him miss out on income unless he stays in top physical condition. Jay Clark has the details.
‘Pretty special’: Surprising stat in Giant win over Melbourne
The orange tsunami had a major weakness in 2024 despite their relentless pressure. However, the Giants’ win over Melbourne showed the fix which might make them the complete package.
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‘It’s not who I am’: Giant’s regret over Hayne sex doll scandal
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Flag over cash: Callaghan on why he rebuked Saints’ monster offer
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‘Astonishing’: 21yo rejects $17m in stunning move
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Inside the AFL’s mission to conquer western Sydney
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Team of the century: Giants side rivals league’s strongest
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Pre-season intel: Swans, Giants bolters make round 1 cases
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AFL stars out of Round 1 in horror blows
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GWS’ bold draft request as CEO defends culture after Mad Monday
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