Why GWS is desperate for Swans to land Daniher
GWS made a bold move to secure pick 6 on draft night from St Kilda, but the Giants’ carefully crafted plans could come unstuck if Sydney’s bid for Joe Daniher falls over. Here’s why.
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Trade deadline: Where 35 big names are at
The trade period is ready to heat up. Which deals can be locked in, are still up for grabs and won’t happen? Check out the latest on 35 big names.
Victorian clubs eye young Giant
Aiden Bonar faces a challenge breaking into the Giants’ stacked midfield next season. And rival clubs might make their move if the talented GWS ballwinner decides to make a move.
Trade period: Which deal will fall first?
Several players have declared their hand ahead of trade period, nominating the clubs they wish to join. But how soon will they get their wish and will there be a deal on day one?
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Pendlebury, Neale miss AA side
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Swans dominate All-Australian team
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Bad boy to Giant All-Australian bolter
AT last Toby Greene’s list of footballing honours is drawing level with his rap sheet. The former bad boy was the All-Australian bolter on Thursday night.
Vic clubs launch GWS trade raid
VICTORIAN clubs are queuing up to poach talented GWS youngsters with as many as six high draft picks set to find new homes in the trade period.
Ugly saga threatens AFL’s feel-good week
THE Lachie Whitfield saga threatens to be a major finals distraction which could have been avoided if the AFL stuck to running a football competition, writes RICHARD HINDS.
‘Baby Bombers’ are vets next to GWS
WHEN Essendon’s band of whiz kids were dubbed ‘The Baby Bombers’ way back in 1993, they boasted almost double the finals experience GWS have now.
Whitfield furore puts Gubby in hot seat
RIGHTLY or wrongly, the Lachie Whitfield furore has left Graeme “Gubby” Allan with a target on his back, writes Mark Robinson.
Ex-girlfriend tipped ASADA off on Whitfield
THE whistleblower in the Lachie Whitfield drugs case tipped off ASADA after two months of inaction by Greater Western Sydney football boss Graeme Allan.
Did scorned lover dob in Giant?
GWS Giants star Lachie Whitfield, who is at the centre of an AFL probe, claims he is the victim of revenge. His ex-girlfriend, meanwhile, admitted she “might” be the source of the allegations and called him a ‘c***’.
Why the Giants can stun the AFL
THE GWS Giants team entering the first Sydney Derby final will not be comprised of a bunch of gun kids on work experience. It will be a formidable outfit, a genuine threat, a premiership contender.
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