Selection axe hovers over Adams as Swans cavalry returns
John Longmire is adamant Taylor Adams will have a role to play in Sydney’s premiership tilt, despite looming as a hardluck story for the second finals series running.
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‘Keen to change that’: Swans coy over Giant finals stumbling block
The Swans are yet to win a final against their cross-town rivals GWS. For some players, that means nothing. For others, it’s extra motivation as they hit the track ahead of the derby.
Ultimate finals guide: The key factors that will decide every final
Who’s racing the clock, who needs to lift and what weaknesses could be exposed in week one of AFL finals? ED BOURKE runs the rule over each match in our ultimate finals guide.
‘I’d love to stay’: Peatling suitors handed trade setback
James Peatling is looking to return to the SCG for a final almost 20 years after he accidentally missed one of the greatest AFL moments of all time. Plus he provides an update on his future.
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‘Unnecessary’: Greene’s ugly act slammed
Toby Greene has an AFL rule named after him and the GWS star could find himself in strife after it appeared once more.
Harley’s hype, Cadman’s calm: Tale of Two Cities for No.1 draft picks
The two most recent No.1 draft picks really couldn’t have had more different entries to AFL life. Aaron Cadman was granted relative obscurity when he joined the Giants, but Harley Reid has been splashed all over the papers.
Kingsley’s favourite: How Finn became Giants’ key man
Coaches never publicly pick their favourite players. But it’s obvious to all around the GWS Giants that Finn Callaghan has become Adam Kingsley’s most valuable star, writes LACHLAN McKIRDY.
What critics are missing about the Giant GWS rise in Sydney’s west
The stars at the Giants may not have the name recognition to rival their NRL peers in Sydney’s west, but make no mistake, the AFL and GWS are here to stay, writes LACHLAN MCKIRDY.
‘Most fun I’ve had’: Secret to star Giants’ blistering start
Now a genuine Coleman Medal fancy, Jesse Hogan is growing in confidence with his body and has found a surprise new mentor.
‘More room to grow’: Taylor wants improvement from Giants’ defence
Sam Taylor should be happy with a 39-point win from the weekend, but he isn’t. The all-Australian full back is still annoyed the Giants conceded eight goals straight, and said there is plenty of room left for improvement.
How ‘misunderstood’ Hogan is leading Giants’ efficient attack
Externally, there were concerns over the GWS Giants’ tall timber as they looked to push into premiership contention, but internally, as Jake Riccardi tells LACHLAN McKIRDY, there were no worries in sight.
Giants still with room to grow as Hogan proves forward-half key
GWS players are speaking about premiership glory – and last week’s win suggests they are right in doing so. But something happened on Saturday that needs to be addressed, writes Lachlan McKirdy.
‘Horrific’ injury brings AFL to a standstill
Young Roos defender Josh Goater had no one around him when he suddenly crumpled to the turf in a freak moment against GWS.
‘We’re the hunters’: Kingsley calm despite flag talk
Plenty of pundits have declared GWS the frontrunner for the premiership after a stunning win over Collingwood, but GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hosed down any favouritism, saying is side is still the hunter.
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