Stringer threatens to be finals wildcard for GWS
After an injury-interrupted start to his time in Sydney, the explosive forward has added another element to a power-packed Giants front-half.
In his first game against his former club Essendon, Stringer fired with three goals,18 disposals and three score involvements in a 48-point win on Thursday night.
Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan (foot) will return for next Friday night's Sydney derby, joining young gun Aaron Cadman, captain Toby Greene and Stringer in arguably the AFL's most potent forward line.
Giants coach Adam Kingsley has been thrilled with Stringer involving other teammates in play, backing up a four-goal haul against Geelong last week.
During his time at the Bombers, Stringer was the frontman and felt pressure to win games off his own boot.
"That's been a bit of a trademark of his last month for us," Kingsley said of Stringer's unselfish acts.
"He's been able to kick some miraculous goals, particularly that Gold Coast game.
"But then the West Coast game, you saw a real selflessness, giving goals off, where he had every right to take those shots.
"Then we saw that again (against Essendon), running into open an goal and handballs to a guy in the goal square (Max Gruzewski).
"His intent to chase, tackle, pressure feels like it's at a really good level."
Kingsley admitted Stringer was apprehensive ahead of the clash with the Bombers, but didn't need any extra advice.
"He's a very intelligent player. He sees the game well," he said.
"He often has suggestions for me during the game ... he sees the game incredibly well.
"He's a smart guy. He didn't need any coaching.
"When we decided to bring him across, this is what we had in mind.
"He's going to contribute to our game, both on offence and on defence.
Essendon coach Brad Scott also couldn't speak highly enough of Stringer, who left during the last trade period following 123 games for the Bombers.
"When his team's playing well, Jake can finish as well as anyone," Scott said.
"Despite what people may think - I'd actually prefer it wasn't tonight - but I'm very pleased for him.
"He wanted to prolong his career.
"We're going in a different direction. I see the result there as a win-win."
GWS (12-6) finished the first game of round 19 fourth on the ladder, but could end the weekend as low as seventh.
Finalists the last two seasons, the Giants have won five-straight games since their shock loss against Port Adelaide in Canberra last month.
GWS may have unlocked the best version of Jake Stringer.
After an injury-interrupted start to his time in Sydney, the explosive forward has added another element to a power-packed Giants front-half.
In his first game against his former club Essendon, Stringer fired with three goals,18 disposals and three score involvements in a 48-point win on Thursday night.
Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan (foot) will return for next Friday night's Sydney derby, joining young gun Aaron Cadman, captain Toby Greene and Stringer in arguably the AFL's most potent forward line.
Giants coach Adam Kingsley has been thrilled with Stringer involving other teammates in play, backing up a four-goal haul against Geelong last week.
During his time at the Bombers, Stringer was the frontman and felt pressure to win games off his own boot.
"That's been a bit of a trademark of his last month for us," Kingsley said of Stringer's unselfish acts.
"He's been able to kick some miraculous goals, particularly that Gold Coast game.
"But then the West Coast game, you saw a real selflessness, giving goals off, where he had every right to take those shots.
"Then we saw that again (against Essendon), running into open an goal and handballs to a guy in the goal square (Max Gruzewski).
"His intent to chase, tackle, pressure feels like it's at a really good level."
Kingsley admitted Stringer was apprehensive ahead of the clash with the Bombers, but didn't need any extra advice.
"He's a very intelligent player. He sees the game well," he said.
"He often has suggestions for me during the game ... he sees the game incredibly well.
"He's a smart guy. He didn't need any coaching.
"When we decided to bring him across, this is what we had in mind.
"He's going to contribute to our game, both on offence and on defence.
Essendon coach Brad Scott also couldn't speak highly enough of Stringer, who left during the last trade period following 123 games for the Bombers.
"When his team's playing well, Jake can finish as well as anyone," Scott said.
"Despite what people may think - I'd actually prefer it wasn't tonight - but I'm very pleased for him.
"He wanted to prolong his career.
"We're going in a different direction. I see the result there as a win-win."
GWS (12-6) finished the first game of round 19 fourth on the ladder, but could end the weekend as low as seventh.
Finalists the last two seasons, the Giants have won five-straight games since their shock loss against Port Adelaide in Canberra last month.
GWS may have unlocked the best version of Jake Stringer.
After an injury-interrupted start to his time in Sydney, the explosive forward has added another element to a power-packed Giants front-half.
In his first game against his former club Essendon, Stringer fired with three goals,18 disposals and three score involvements in a 48-point win on Thursday night.
Coleman medallist Jesse Hogan (foot) will return for next Friday night's Sydney derby, joining young gun Aaron Cadman, captain Toby Greene and Stringer in arguably the AFL's most potent forward line.
Giants coach Adam Kingsley has been thrilled with Stringer involving other teammates in play, backing up a four-goal haul against Geelong last week.
During his time at the Bombers, Stringer was the frontman and felt pressure to win games off his own boot.
"That's been a bit of a trademark of his last month for us," Kingsley said of Stringer's unselfish acts.
"He's been able to kick some miraculous goals, particularly that Gold Coast game.
"But then the West Coast game, you saw a real selflessness, giving goals off, where he had every right to take those shots.
"Then we saw that again (against Essendon), running into open an goal and handballs to a guy in the goal square (Max Gruzewski).
"His intent to chase, tackle, pressure feels like it's at a really good level."
Kingsley admitted Stringer was apprehensive ahead of the clash with the Bombers, but didn't need any extra advice.
"He's a very intelligent player. He sees the game well," he said.
"He often has suggestions for me during the game ... he sees the game incredibly well.
"He's a smart guy. He didn't need any coaching.
"When we decided to bring him across, this is what we had in mind.
"He's going to contribute to our game, both on offence and on defence.
Essendon coach Brad Scott also couldn't speak highly enough of Stringer, who left during the last trade period following 123 games for the Bombers.
"When his team's playing well, Jake can finish as well as anyone," Scott said.
"Despite what people may think - I'd actually prefer it wasn't tonight - but I'm very pleased for him.
"He wanted to prolong his career.
"We're going in a different direction. I see the result there as a win-win."
GWS (12-6) finished the first game of round 19 fourth on the ladder, but could end the weekend as low as seventh.
Finalists the last two seasons, the Giants have won five-straight games since their shock loss against Port Adelaide in Canberra last month.
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