Hodge: Giants’ own ‘kill the shark’ moment
In 2008 at Hawthorn, our motto was ‘Kill the Shark’. For GWS this year it might just be ‘Tame the Tiger’. In his exclusive column Luke Hodge writes he can see the similarities between the two teams.
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1-44: Every Tiger, Giant star ranked
It’s the red-hot Tigers up against the aggressive, in-your-face Giants. But where does the biggest star power lie and who has greater depth? Jon Ralph ranks the 44 Grand Final participants.
The Wild de Boer who can derail Dusty
He smashed Dustin Martin in Round 3 and claimed the scalps of Marcus Bontempelli, Lachie Neale and Scott Pendlebury in consecutive finals. Now GWS tagging king Matt De Boer has another date with Dusty on the biggest stage.
Teams: Stars return as two Giants axed
There is always hard luck stories in Grand Finals, and the axe has fallen on two Giants as two key inclusions return. Plus, the Tigers make history bringing in a mature-age debutant.
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Giants belt terrible Tigers after fast start
GREATER Western Sydney has beaten Richmond for the first time in its history as the Tigers kicked their lowest score in the 88-point thumping at Manuka Oval.
Teams: McVeigh back as injuries hit Dogs
SUNDAY TEAMS UPDATE: JARRAD McVeigh has been named to return for Sydney against Fremantle after missing just one week with a groin injury. SEE ALL THE ROUND 19 TEAMS
Dockers, Magpies top 2016 hurt ladder
FREMANTLE are in a class of their own when it comes to injuries in 2016 but the “hurt ladder” also shines on Collingwood. WHERE DOES YOUR CLUB RANK?
Clubs unveil marquee signings
CLUBS have announced their marquee players for next year’s women’s league, with Daisy Pearce to play for Melbourne. THE MARQUEE SIGNINGS FOR EACH CLUB
Barometer: Saint Paddy back in action
UPDATE: THE Western Bulldogs could receive a well-needed boost with Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus set to return. Who’s hurt at your club?
Tanking excuse out for insipid Dons
THE TACKLE: ESSENDON was insipid and tanking would be an excuse but it doesn’t exist so it was their worst performance of the season. Robbo reveals his likes and dislikes from Round 18.
Giant comeback flips switch on Power’s season
IT hasn’t quite been knocked out but Port Adelaide is on the canvas after a comeback win saw the GWS Giants leap into the top two on the ladder.
AFL Teams: Roos lose Waite for mini-final
NORTH Melbourne will face Collingwood without Jarrad Waite but the Pies have a big inclusion. Meanwhile, Sydney and Gold Coast have suffered surprise injuries. REPLAY SUPERCOACH CHAT
Giant second term sets up Brisbane bloodbath
A COACH-killing second quarter condemned Brisbane to a horror 79-point loss to GWS at a ghost town-like Gabba on Sunday evening.
Free agents 2017, where could they go?
JAY Clark runs the rule over the big names coming into free agency in 2017 and which clubs might be interested in those stars.
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