‘Didn’t warrant it’: Coach filthy at test saga
A medical decision which forced a crucial GWS player from the ground late in the preliminary final has been criticised by the coach.
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Pies win all-time classic to break GWS hearts
Just as the Giants looked to have control, the Pies hit back and have hung on by the slimmest margin. Follow our live coverage.
Train chaos hours before AFL finals
There are major delays on Melbourne’s rail network as footy fans begin heading to the MCG.
Detail in viral GWS video causes a stir
A key detail in a viral GWS video has sent the football world into a frenzy ahead of a blockbuster preliminary final with Collingwood.
‘Stop wasting your time’: Mummy’s brutal early advice to ruck star
The Giants’ breakout ruckman of 2023, Sydney native Kieren Briggs, has come a long way since he was ‘wasting his time and the club’s time’ when he arrived at GWS.
McGuane: Who the Pies must send to Toby Greene
Toby Greene sees the play unfold better than any forward in the AFL, so which Pie goes to him? Mick McGuane analyses who get’s the job and where tonight’s preliminary final will be won.
Detail that sparked star’s ‘horrific’ decline
Jesse Hogan had the world at his feet, lost it all, and now has a redemption arc for the ages – thanks to one line of commentary.
Teams, tips: Blues shock as Voss swings axe, Daicos wait over
The Blues have axed four starters from their win over Melbourne for their trip to Brisbane, as a big name returns to the Pies’ line-up. See the full teams and our expert tips for this weekend.
The ‘strong message’ driving GWS dream
A shoulder issue for a key big man doesn’t faze the GWS coach who says his players are ready to ride the finals wave all the way to the grand final.
‘Hard for him’: Questions over Magpies star’s return
Nick Daicos will play his first game in 48 days in a preliminary final on Friday and a GWS star says that’s a big leap to make.
The trade that could haunt Pies on prelim night
It didn’t seem a big deal when Collingwood parted ways with a future first-round pick in 2020. But the player GWS selected with that choice will have a big say in a prelim final.
Sound the alarm: When Pies should expect Orange Tsunami
Craig McRae better have one of the great quarter-time speeches planned for Friday night. If he doesn’t, the Orange Tsunami which flattened St Kilda and Port Adelaide is coming.
Big, big hit: Will Briggs be fit for prelim?
The Giants were running hot with an almost injury-free list – until Kieren Briggs grabbed his shoulder. Get the latest on the big man and GWS selection.
The Power defenders exposed in semi-final nightmare
The Power’s defence was a question mark all year and its issues came to the fore in Port’s defeat to the Giants. See every player’s rating and have your say.
Hogan finally gets his prelim final moment
Jesse Hogan had to watch his former Melbourne teammates win a flag, but they will be watching him on Friday night as he hits a prelim in career-best form.
‘We don’t care’: Giants embrace short prelim turnaround
GWS effectively has a five-day turnaround before returning to the airport on Thursday, but Stephen Coniglio says the Giants are ready for another blockbuster final.
Port failed to show up when it mattered – again
Outworked, outran, outmuscled and outsmarted. Frailties get exposed in finals and Port Adelaide’s were on full display on the game’s biggest stage.
Why Giants can start dreaming of a historic flag
The Giants have always believed this could be their year – and after what happened on Saturday night, a maiden flag is theirs for the taking, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
‘So rude’: Star slammed over watergirl act
One of the Brownlow Medal favourites has been slammed for a petulant reaction, particularly after he ended up in the wrong.
‘We need them’: Ken’s plea as Power ticket sales flag
Tickets are still available for Port Adelaide’s must-win match against GWS, with coach Ken Hinkley appealing to fans to fill the empty seats.
McGuane: Power plan that can stifle rampant Giants
The pressure is on at Port to avoid a straight-sets finals exit, but the Power have responded to pressure all year. Mick McGuane analyses how GWS or the Power book a date with the Pies.
Confidence is key both on and off-field for GWS’ rising star
Tom Green is always in the thick of it for the Giants, and the rising young superstar will have to do so again if his team are to go on the road and cause another finals upset.
Local boy made good: New deal for Giants favourite
Kieren Briggs is the breakout star of the Giants’ 2023 season and a SuperCoach cult hero, and the kid from in Western Sydney has been rewarded for his incredible year.
‘Surely you’re over Phil Davis?’ Giants’ cheeky Crows call-to-arms
The Giants are at it again with social media finals fun – this time cheekily calling on all Crows fans to get behind the “Orange Tsunami” against Port Adelaide. See the video.
Giants set to field strongest side of year against Port
Stephen Coniglio will return to face Port Adelaide, leaving GWS coach Adam Kingsley with an almost totally healthy list and one key selection dilemma.
The change that brought Riccardi to life
Earlier this season Jake Riccardi had been dropped from the Giants’ side and was wondering what was next. After another bag of goals, he’s celebrating the best form of his career.
Gritty Giants down Hawks to continue finals charge
The Giants certainly didn’t have it all their own way against the Hawks, but managed to overcome the brown and gold by 13 points as finals look a genuine possibility.
‘Don’t come back’: The message driving Brown’s Giant success
With a newly-inked two-year contract in hand, Callum Brown is ready to take his game to the next level at the GWS Giants and reward the faith of his family back home in Ireland.
Star defender named as Giants’ sub against Hawks
The Giants’ impressive defence has come at a cost with one of their star players relegated to the sub role to make way for the returning Lachie Whitfield.
Coach puts match-winning Giant on All-Australian radar
Josh Kelly is playing the best football of his career and his Giants coach Adam Kingsley believes that puts him right in consideration for higher honours. Could he make the All-Australian team?
‘Filthy’ Goody confident on Clarry after Dees blow it
The Demons dominated all the key indicators and looked home early in the last quarter – enter Giants star Josh Kelly. See the goal and the latest on Clayton Oliver.
How Orange Tsunami can create perfect storm for Dees
The Giants’ success has been built on pressure and in the past five weeks their levels are through the roof. All signs point to it being a danger game for a Melbourne team on the slide.
Power play: Does coach swap appeal for Hinkley, Dimma?
Could a direct coach swap be on the cards for 2024, and would it appeal for Damien Hardwick to return to Port and Ken Hinkley to head to Punt Rd?
Run home: More tests coming but hot Pies can’t be topped
The Pies have set the benchmark so far in 2023, but can anyone run them down or is the minor premiership a certainty? See the predicted run home.
Ruck’s breakout month leaves GWS with contract logjam
While all eyes are on Harry Himmelberg’s future, another contract scenario is emerging at GWS which could determine whether three big men join the ruck merry-go-round.
Buddy blow hands mid-season draftee Swans chance
One of Sydney’s mid-season draftees will debut in a Friday night blockbuster after Lance Franklin was ruled out. See all the Swans and Giants team news here.
Star’s look ‘never seen before in the AFL’
Youngster Sam De Koning turned heads with an unusual look in Geelong’s clash against GWS, sporting an accessory in an AFL first.
Jezza: Why my mate Toby is misunderstood
Toby Greene copped flak in his earlier years but he is a fantastic person, except he is no good at golf, Jeremy Cameron writes.
How Giant Fleeton survived the long wait for AFL debut
He had to wait more than two years for a debut and then he had to wait more than a quarter for a disposal. But Geelong West and Bannockburn junior Cam Fleeton wouldn’t have it any other way.
Every club, every Indigenous guernsey for 2023
The AFL clubs continue to step it up with their Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernseys. We take a look at all 18 editions for 2023, who designed them and what they mean. Vote for your favourite here.
Magpies star’s act of skulduggery divides AFL
Collingwood resorted to some strange tactics in their win over the Giants at the MCG, but it ended up working in a show of force.
Why GWS losing free agent would be extra slap in the face
The Giants are the puppies the league bought for Christmas and no longer take for a walk. And an uncontracted star underlines the doom cycle the club is stuck in.
‘Roughing up’ Daicos could happen again
The result of Sydney Swans players getting physical with Nick Daicos was a loss and lots of fines, so it won’t be a coaching directive for GWS.
Dejected star’s face is ‘all too familiar’
Another Marcus Bontempelli masterclass has helped the Western Bulldogs over their GWS rivals but the victory has come at a cost.
AFL legend’s medal snub is peak ‘pettiness’
GWS captain Toby Greene was the hero in the Sydney Derby, but he appeared to be brushed by a Swans legend in an awkward exchange.
AFL stunned by Greene’s ‘amazing’ matchwinner
Toby Greene has done it again, with the GWS Giants captain downing the Sydney Swans with a superb last-gasp matchwinner.
Greene with envy: Toby the hero in Sydney stunner
The Giants pulled off a remarkable heist to steal the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ from the Swans as Toby Greene kicked the winner in an enthralling all-Sydney affair.
Free kick ladder: Does Port have a problem with discipline?
Graham Cornes believes there is a Victorian bias in regards to free kicks in the AFL. But the stats show there may be a deeper issue that the Power must address immediately.
‘Oh my goodness’: AFL world in disbelief
An AFL star has left jaws on the floor after producing a minor miracle that had one legend struggling to comprehend what he’d seen.
Lions coach puts forwards on notice
The form of Darcy Fort meant it was a tough choice for Lions coach Chris Fagan to leave him out of Brisbane’s team this weekend.
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