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Mercury
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mercury
Legends reflect on the 2005 Grand Final
Dean Cox, Brett Kirk and Amon Buchanan reflect on the Sydney Swans v West Coast 2005 Grand Final.
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Giants give Greene light for skipper's new role
Toby Greene in the centre square against Carlton might just be what GWS need to reignite their AFL season. With star onballer Finn Callaghan out through injury, goalsneak Greene is prepared to be deployed as a midfielder as his 250th match looms. Callaghan is set for a month-long stint on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' home defeat. GWS were run over by 34 points after a substandard performance against Fremantle, leaving Kingsley to lament their lack of work in the midfield. Their bid to rediscover form won't get easier, with a Blues midfield led by two-time Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra up next at Marvel Stadium. Experienced midfielder Josh Kelly remains at least one week away from a hip injury, while fellow veteran Stephen Coniglio has suffered another setback from a glute issue. It won't be the first time Giants captain Greene will be handed midfield minutes, but the 31-year-old admits he's got his work cut out for him. "I definitely need to relearn a few things. It's pretty hard work in there actually, so I've got to give them credit," Greene said on Thursday. "There's a few things I've really got to sharpen up on, some running patterns and things like that. "We've got guys who are pushing in the VFL, they've been doing really well in the midfield as well ... so I'm sure a few of us will be in there at different stages. "I'd probably rather be playing forward and consistently there, but just because of the injuries we've got and the boys that are out, it is what it is." Greene reaches the 250-game milestone after more than a decade at the Giants, drafted as an inaugural player with pick 11 in 2011. The All-Australian captain in 2023, Greene has long since shed his notoriety and built a reputation as one of the league's most creative and lethal forwards. He is a three-time All-Australian, a four-time club leading goalkicker, a two-time club best-and-fairest winner, and a one-time Brett Kirk medallist. A premiership with GWS is the only thing missing from his resume. "I'm probably not a deep thinker too much. I just sort of took it as it came and always had fun," Greene said. "I could sort of see in the early days when we were not winning many games, if we kept working hard, that potentially that might happen and we might start to turn. "And it did, being sort of able to compete for the last eight or 10 years. "Obviously, I haven't got to where I really want to get to, but I've always had fun." Toby Greene in the centre square against Carlton might just be what GWS need to reignite their AFL season. With star onballer Finn Callaghan out through injury, goalsneak Greene is prepared to be deployed as a midfielder as his 250th match looms. Callaghan is set for a month-long stint on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' home defeat. GWS were run over by 34 points after a substandard performance against Fremantle, leaving Kingsley to lament their lack of work in the midfield. Their bid to rediscover form won't get easier, with a Blues midfield led by two-time Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra up next at Marvel Stadium. Experienced midfielder Josh Kelly remains at least one week away from a hip injury, while fellow veteran Stephen Coniglio has suffered another setback from a glute issue. It won't be the first time Giants captain Greene will be handed midfield minutes, but the 31-year-old admits he's got his work cut out for him. "I definitely need to relearn a few things. It's pretty hard work in there actually, so I've got to give them credit," Greene said on Thursday. "There's a few things I've really got to sharpen up on, some running patterns and things like that. "We've got guys who are pushing in the VFL, they've been doing really well in the midfield as well ... so I'm sure a few of us will be in there at different stages. "I'd probably rather be playing forward and consistently there, but just because of the injuries we've got and the boys that are out, it is what it is." Greene reaches the 250-game milestone after more than a decade at the Giants, drafted as an inaugural player with pick 11 in 2011. The All-Australian captain in 2023, Greene has long since shed his notoriety and built a reputation as one of the league's most creative and lethal forwards. He is a three-time All-Australian, a four-time club leading goalkicker, a two-time club best-and-fairest winner, and a one-time Brett Kirk medallist. A premiership with GWS is the only thing missing from his resume. "I'm probably not a deep thinker too much. I just sort of took it as it came and always had fun," Greene said. "I could sort of see in the early days when we were not winning many games, if we kept working hard, that potentially that might happen and we might start to turn. "And it did, being sort of able to compete for the last eight or 10 years. "Obviously, I haven't got to where I really want to get to, but I've always had fun." Toby Greene in the centre square against Carlton might just be what GWS need to reignite their AFL season. With star onballer Finn Callaghan out through injury, goalsneak Greene is prepared to be deployed as a midfielder as his 250th match looms. Callaghan is set for a month-long stint on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' home defeat. GWS were run over by 34 points after a substandard performance against Fremantle, leaving Kingsley to lament their lack of work in the midfield. Their bid to rediscover form won't get easier, with a Blues midfield led by two-time Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra up next at Marvel Stadium. Experienced midfielder Josh Kelly remains at least one week away from a hip injury, while fellow veteran Stephen Coniglio has suffered another setback from a glute issue. It won't be the first time Giants captain Greene will be handed midfield minutes, but the 31-year-old admits he's got his work cut out for him. "I definitely need to relearn a few things. It's pretty hard work in there actually, so I've got to give them credit," Greene said on Thursday. "There's a few things I've really got to sharpen up on, some running patterns and things like that. "We've got guys who are pushing in the VFL, they've been doing really well in the midfield as well ... so I'm sure a few of us will be in there at different stages. "I'd probably rather be playing forward and consistently there, but just because of the injuries we've got and the boys that are out, it is what it is." Greene reaches the 250-game milestone after more than a decade at the Giants, drafted as an inaugural player with pick 11 in 2011. The All-Australian captain in 2023, Greene has long since shed his notoriety and built a reputation as one of the league's most creative and lethal forwards. He is a three-time All-Australian, a four-time club leading goalkicker, a two-time club best-and-fairest winner, and a one-time Brett Kirk medallist. A premiership with GWS is the only thing missing from his resume. "I'm probably not a deep thinker too much. I just sort of took it as it came and always had fun," Greene said. "I could sort of see in the early days when we were not winning many games, if we kept working hard, that potentially that might happen and we might start to turn. "And it did, being sort of able to compete for the last eight or 10 years. "Obviously, I haven't got to where I really want to get to, but I've always had fun."
West Australian
22-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Giants give Greene light for skipper's new role
Toby Greene in the centre square against Carlton might just be what GWS need to reignite their AFL season. With star onballer Finn Callaghan out through injury, goalsneak Greene is prepared to be deployed as a midfielder as his 250th match looms. Callaghan is set for a month-long stint on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' home defeat. GWS were run over by 34 points after a substandard performance against Fremantle, leaving Kingsley to lament their lack of work in the midfield. Their bid to rediscover form won't get easier, with a Blues midfield led by two-time Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra up next at Marvel Stadium. Experienced midfielder Josh Kelly remains at least one week away from a hip injury, while fellow veteran Stephen Coniglio has suffered another setback from a glute issue. It won't be the first time Giants captain Greene will be handed midfield minutes, but the 31-year-old admits he's got his work cut out for him. "I definitely need to relearn a few things. It's pretty hard work in there actually, so I've got to give them credit," Greene said on Thursday. "There's a few things I've really got to sharpen up on, some running patterns and things like that. "We've got guys who are pushing in the VFL, they've been doing really well in the midfield as well ... so I'm sure a few of us will be in there at different stages. "I'd probably rather be playing forward and consistently there, but just because of the injuries we've got and the boys that are out, it is what it is." Greene reaches the 250-game milestone after more than a decade at the Giants, drafted as an inaugural player with pick 11 in 2011. The All-Australian captain in 2023, Greene has long since shed his notoriety and built a reputation as one of the league's most creative and lethal forwards. He is a three-time All-Australian, a four-time club leading goalkicker, a two-time club best-and-fairest winner, and a one-time Brett Kirk medallist. A premiership with GWS is the only thing missing from his resume. "I'm probably not a deep thinker too much. I just sort of took it as it came and always had fun," Greene said. "I could sort of see in the early days when we were not winning many games, if we kept working hard, that potentially that might happen and we might start to turn. "And it did, being sort of able to compete for the last eight or 10 years. "Obviously, I haven't got to where I really want to get to, but I've always had fun."
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Giants give Greene light for skipper's new role
Toby Greene in the centre square against Carlton might just be what GWS need to reignite their AFL season. With star onballer Finn Callaghan out through injury, goalsneak Greene is prepared to be deployed as a midfielder as his 250th match looms. Callaghan is set for a month-long stint on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' home defeat. GWS were run over by 34 points after a substandard performance against Fremantle, leaving Kingsley to lament their lack of work in the midfield. Their bid to rediscover form won't get easier, with a Blues midfield led by two-time Brownlow medallist Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra up next at Marvel Stadium. Experienced midfielder Josh Kelly remains at least one week away from a hip injury, while fellow veteran Stephen Coniglio has suffered another setback from a glute issue. It won't be the first time Giants captain Greene will be handed midfield minutes, but the 31-year-old admits he's got his work cut out for him. "I definitely need to relearn a few things. It's pretty hard work in there actually, so I've got to give them credit," Greene said on Thursday. "There's a few things I've really got to sharpen up on, some running patterns and things like that. "We've got guys who are pushing in the VFL, they've been doing really well in the midfield as well ... so I'm sure a few of us will be in there at different stages. "I'd probably rather be playing forward and consistently there, but just because of the injuries we've got and the boys that are out, it is what it is." Greene reaches the 250-game milestone after more than a decade at the Giants, drafted as an inaugural player with pick 11 in 2011. The All-Australian captain in 2023, Greene has long since shed his notoriety and built a reputation as one of the league's most creative and lethal forwards. He is a three-time All-Australian, a four-time club leading goalkicker, a two-time club best-and-fairest winner, and a one-time Brett Kirk medallist. A premiership with GWS is the only thing missing from his resume. "I'm probably not a deep thinker too much. I just sort of took it as it came and always had fun," Greene said. "I could sort of see in the early days when we were not winning many games, if we kept working hard, that potentially that might happen and we might start to turn. "And it did, being sort of able to compete for the last eight or 10 years. "Obviously, I haven't got to where I really want to get to, but I've always had fun."
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Chad Warner has starred as Sydney snapped their AFL losing streak with a 14-point win over GWS in a spiteful derby clash. Beaten in their three previous games, the Swans rediscovered their form to lead at every change en route to a 12.15 (87) to 10.13 (73) victory in front of 39,260 fans at the SCG on Sunday. But Sydney will face a nervous wait on the availability of Lewis Melican after the defender was cited for collecting GWS tagger Toby Bedford high in the second quarter. Melican caught Bedford, who had already tapped the ball forward, with his swinging arm. Bedford did not appear to suffer a concussion but was sent from the field under the blood rule for a cut to his right cheek. He was later substituted out at half-time due to the swelling around his eye, replaced by Jake Stringer (three goals). Toby Bedford left the field after this incident with Lewis Melican.#AFLSwansGiants — AFL (@AFL) May 4, 2025 A suspension to Melican would be a massive blow to an injury-ravaged Swans outfit, with captain Callum Mills (foot), Tom Papley (heel) and Errol Gulden (ankle) among 11 players sidelined. Swans midfielder Warner won the Brett Kirk medal as best afield for his 24-disposal, seven-clearance effort. Winning the rematch of last year's qualifying final, Sydney (3-5) have now beaten GWS in their past five meetings. The Giants (4-4) extend their losing streak to three matches. GWS midfielder Tom Green led the game with 34 disposals and six clearances, while teenager Josaia Delana - who arranged 80 tickets for family and friends to attend his debut - impressed with five tackles. There were plenty of spotfires early as the Swans kicked five consecutive goals to set up a 21-point lead at quarter-time. Giants defender Lachie Ash gave away a 50-metre penalty - and a goal - after a poorly timed attempt to punch the ball out of a marking James Rowbottom. It took 20 minutes for the Giants to slot their first major, with Darcy Jones hitting the scoreboard before Aaron Cadman added another. So dominant were the Swans in the first term that they took 20 inside-50 entries to eight. GWS cut the deficit to six points in the second quarter, but Sydney held their nerve.
