Much has been made of Adelaide’s three key forwards in attack, but against GWS it was their back six that won them the game. One of their star defenders reveals how they shut the Giants out.
Adelaide lost a major player but still claimed its first big scalp of 2025 with a tough — and at times ugly — win over GWS.
Callan Ward admits he hasn’t been winded like he was against St Kilda in a decade, but it hasn’t dampened the ‘burning desire’ to hunt GWS’ first premiership.
Toby Greene and the Giants put the pedal to the metal in the third term to wipe the Saints off the map at Norwood Oval to continue their hot start to the season.
SuperCoaches have another midfield cheapie to consider after a young Giant surged into the frame for an early debut with an impressive outing in the pre-season hitout against Sydney.
A Carlton superstar is in doubt for Round 1 after undergoing surgery, while a GWS Giants gun will miss the start of the season with injury.
The Giants have made a bold draft request of the AFL, as CEO Dave Matthews stands by the club’s culture following the controversy that engulfed the club after their Mad Monday celebrations.
Jake Stringer looked incredibly strong in his biggest hitout for GWS to date, but two other Giants exited Friday’s match simulation early.
GWS are looking towards the next generation and Tasmanian James Leake is eager to break into the side. Plus the young Giant touches on his future — with the Devils entering the AFL in 2028.
Stephen Coniglio faced one of the “most difficult periods” of his career after injuring his shoulder last year, but is on track for round 1. Plus, see the latest from the GWS match simulation.
At some AFL clubs, young guns form the nucleus of a premiership challenger. At others, fans are nervous about whether their investment will pay off. Where does your team sit ahead of the 2025 season?
GWS vice-captain Josh Kelly has tipped the best is yet to come from Jake Stringer as the former Bomber relishes his start to life at the Giants.
GWS have no issue with contending at the pointy end of the year, but haven’t been able to reach their ultimate goal. Which young guns can change that? Lachlan McKirdy previews their season.
Xavier O’Halloran bucked the trend when he decided to spurn rival interest and remain in western Sydney. He tells LACHLAN MCKIRDY why he chose to stay despite an uncertain role.
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