Giants’ bittersweet win ends Dogs’ fairytale
Western Bulldogs had their dreams of a repeat of their 2016 premiership heroics shattered by a rejuvenated GWS outfit but it may have been Brett Deledio’s last game.
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Giant wake-up call for sons of the west
The Western Bulldogs suffered a painful end to a promising AFL season on Saturday as they were bullied, beaten around and ultimately destroyed by a ruthless Greater Western Sydney line-up.
‘Bloody joke’: Giants’ odd crowd tactics
Footy fans have gone into meltdown over GWS’ physical play and the sparse crowd at Giants Stadium, as a dirty day for the Bulldogs was been compounded by a report and a serious knee injury to a young star.
‘Shattered’ Giant feels salary cap squeeze
GWS’s desperation to hold on to All-Australian superstar Lachie Whitfield looks likely to force popular teammate Adam Tomlinson out of the club. And one Melbourne club has emerged as the leading contender.
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Giants take massive step in derby
IN A coming of age for footy in Sydney, GWS has downed an injury ravaged Swans by 42 points in front of a record 21,541 fans at a sold out Spotless Stadium.
Giants the real deal as rivalry takes off
ON Sunday there is still a bit of ‘everyone’s second favourite team’ about GWS, but that will end pretty quickly if they keep fighting back like this.
Rookie coach Bolton leading the way
COACHING is a “results business”. You can’t escape that. SHANE CRAWFORD gives his take on who is and who isn’t performing in season 2016. How does your coach rate?
Milestone jumper a photo finish
NOT many players get to wear a jumper with their own image on it, but Toby Greene will do just that at Spotless Stadium as the Giants celebrate their 100th AFL appearance.
Contested ball behind rapid rise
OF THE myriad statistical measurements in AFL football there is one that stands out as the best indicator of success — contested possession
Jack helping grow AFL’s own Origin
JUST like his father Garry helped build the legend that is State of Origin, now Kieren Jack is a flagship player for the AFL’s Sydney derby.
Now to hand out the beatings
IT’S the torturous pain fuelling the Giants’ premiership charge.
How Swans and GWS can silence monsters
SWANS and GWS must put their heads together to conquer the monsters that confront them, both in this market and across the border, writes Rebecca Wilson.
This derby is a heavyweight clash
IF there were any question marks over the credibility of the Sydney derby, the tale of the tape dismisses them outright.
Titles built on more than talent
THE young stars at the Swans and Giants know premierships, clubs and derbies are built on tougher stuff than what your daddy gave you.
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