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The Advertiser
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Star unclear on return timeline after giant nerve issue
GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio has revealed a nerve issue has been the cause of his indefinite stint on the sidelines. A glute issue originally thought to put Coniglio out for just one week has kept the star onballer missing from action since round three. It is a frustrating setback for the 31-year-old, who had been rediscovering his form after facial surgery and a shoulder reconstruction in the off-season. "It was our West Coast game (in round four) and I just woke up like any other morning, just preparing to come to captain's run, and I just couldn't walk," Coniglio said on Monday. "I felt this pain shooting down my leg ... I just pulled out of that game, disappointing, just thinking a couple of days it'll settle. "As it's gone on, it's moved from my glute down my hamstring. "It's been a bit of trial and error, but it's a nerve issue that's bothering me. "I tried a couple of injections that, again, hadn't seemed to work initially. We're trying a few other things at the moment." Coniglio's return has been pushed back to their round-14 fixture against Brisbane, but he admits the timeline isn't certain. The time away from the game has at least given Coniglio more confidence in his shoulder and face, the inaugural Giant insisting he still has more to give. "I'm over 30 now, so everyone's pointing to maybe it could be that, but I'm feeling 24, 25 again after having not played a lot for the last year," he said. "Last year, dealing with the two operations gave me some really good mental perspective on how lucky I am and how grateful I am to play this game. "I'm very confident in my own ability and that I'll be back playing my best very soon. I love the game so much." Coniglio is joined on the sidelines by Finn Callaghan (shoulder), Brent Daniels (abdominal) and Josh Kelly (hip). But their thin midfield stocks haven't got in the way of the Giants' flag campaign, with coach Adam Kingsley's men returning to the winners' circle with a 28-point win over Carlton. It was milestone man Toby Greene, in his 250th game, who led the way in the midfield to help the Giants make amends for a lacklustre loss to Fremantle the previous week. GWS return home to host Richmond at Engie Stadium in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture, a cultural festival in celebration of the diverse cultures of Western Sydney. "There's no better place than here in Western Sydney to showcase that," Coniglio said. "Yes, we're trying to win games of football, but we're also trying to build the club. "(We're) not just trying to get players from a multicultural background, but engage with fans from a multicultural background." GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio has revealed a nerve issue has been the cause of his indefinite stint on the sidelines. A glute issue originally thought to put Coniglio out for just one week has kept the star onballer missing from action since round three. It is a frustrating setback for the 31-year-old, who had been rediscovering his form after facial surgery and a shoulder reconstruction in the off-season. "It was our West Coast game (in round four) and I just woke up like any other morning, just preparing to come to captain's run, and I just couldn't walk," Coniglio said on Monday. "I felt this pain shooting down my leg ... I just pulled out of that game, disappointing, just thinking a couple of days it'll settle. "As it's gone on, it's moved from my glute down my hamstring. "It's been a bit of trial and error, but it's a nerve issue that's bothering me. "I tried a couple of injections that, again, hadn't seemed to work initially. We're trying a few other things at the moment." Coniglio's return has been pushed back to their round-14 fixture against Brisbane, but he admits the timeline isn't certain. The time away from the game has at least given Coniglio more confidence in his shoulder and face, the inaugural Giant insisting he still has more to give. "I'm over 30 now, so everyone's pointing to maybe it could be that, but I'm feeling 24, 25 again after having not played a lot for the last year," he said. "Last year, dealing with the two operations gave me some really good mental perspective on how lucky I am and how grateful I am to play this game. "I'm very confident in my own ability and that I'll be back playing my best very soon. I love the game so much." Coniglio is joined on the sidelines by Finn Callaghan (shoulder), Brent Daniels (abdominal) and Josh Kelly (hip). But their thin midfield stocks haven't got in the way of the Giants' flag campaign, with coach Adam Kingsley's men returning to the winners' circle with a 28-point win over Carlton. It was milestone man Toby Greene, in his 250th game, who led the way in the midfield to help the Giants make amends for a lacklustre loss to Fremantle the previous week. GWS return home to host Richmond at Engie Stadium in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture, a cultural festival in celebration of the diverse cultures of Western Sydney. "There's no better place than here in Western Sydney to showcase that," Coniglio said. "Yes, we're trying to win games of football, but we're also trying to build the club. "(We're) not just trying to get players from a multicultural background, but engage with fans from a multicultural background." GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio has revealed a nerve issue has been the cause of his indefinite stint on the sidelines. A glute issue originally thought to put Coniglio out for just one week has kept the star onballer missing from action since round three. It is a frustrating setback for the 31-year-old, who had been rediscovering his form after facial surgery and a shoulder reconstruction in the off-season. "It was our West Coast game (in round four) and I just woke up like any other morning, just preparing to come to captain's run, and I just couldn't walk," Coniglio said on Monday. "I felt this pain shooting down my leg ... I just pulled out of that game, disappointing, just thinking a couple of days it'll settle. "As it's gone on, it's moved from my glute down my hamstring. "It's been a bit of trial and error, but it's a nerve issue that's bothering me. "I tried a couple of injections that, again, hadn't seemed to work initially. We're trying a few other things at the moment." Coniglio's return has been pushed back to their round-14 fixture against Brisbane, but he admits the timeline isn't certain. The time away from the game has at least given Coniglio more confidence in his shoulder and face, the inaugural Giant insisting he still has more to give. "I'm over 30 now, so everyone's pointing to maybe it could be that, but I'm feeling 24, 25 again after having not played a lot for the last year," he said. "Last year, dealing with the two operations gave me some really good mental perspective on how lucky I am and how grateful I am to play this game. "I'm very confident in my own ability and that I'll be back playing my best very soon. I love the game so much." Coniglio is joined on the sidelines by Finn Callaghan (shoulder), Brent Daniels (abdominal) and Josh Kelly (hip). But their thin midfield stocks haven't got in the way of the Giants' flag campaign, with coach Adam Kingsley's men returning to the winners' circle with a 28-point win over Carlton. It was milestone man Toby Greene, in his 250th game, who led the way in the midfield to help the Giants make amends for a lacklustre loss to Fremantle the previous week. GWS return home to host Richmond at Engie Stadium in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture, a cultural festival in celebration of the diverse cultures of Western Sydney. "There's no better place than here in Western Sydney to showcase that," Coniglio said. "Yes, we're trying to win games of football, but we're also trying to build the club. "(We're) not just trying to get players from a multicultural background, but engage with fans from a multicultural background."
7NEWS
26-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AFL veteran Stephen Coniglio details ongoing mystery health issue
GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio has revealed a nerve issue has been the cause of his indefinite stint on the sidelines. A glute issue originally thought to put Coniglio out for just one week has kept the star onballer missing from action since Round 3. It is a frustrating setback for the 31-year-old, who had been rediscovering his form after facial surgery and a shoulder reconstruction in the off-season. 'It was our West Coast game (in Round 4) and I just woke up like any other morning, just preparing to come to captain's run, and I just couldn't walk,' Coniglio said on Monday. 'I felt this pain shooting down my leg ... I just pulled out of that game, disappointing, just thinking a couple of days it'll settle. 'As it's gone on, it's moved from my glute down my hamstring. 'It's been a bit of trial and error, but it's a nerve issue that's bothering me. 'I tried a couple of injections that, again, hadn't seemed to work initially. We're trying a few other things at the moment.' Coniglio's return has been pushed back to their Round 14 fixture against Brisbane, but he admits the timeline isn't certain. The time away from the game has at least given Coniglio more confidence in his shoulder and face, the inaugural Giant insisting he still has more to give. 'I'm over 30 now, so everyone's pointing to maybe it could be that, but I'm feeling 24, 25 again after having not played a lot for the last year,' he said. 'Last year, dealing with the two operations gave me some really good mental perspective on how lucky I am and how grateful I am to play this game. 'I'm very confident in my own ability and that I'll be back playing my best very soon. I love the game so much.' Coniglio is joined on the sidelines by Finn Callaghan (shoulder), Brent Daniels (abdominal) and Josh Kelly (hip). But their thin midfield stocks haven't got in the way of the Giants' flag campaign, with coach Adam Kingsley's men returning to the winners' circle with a 28-point win over Carlton. It was milestone man Toby Greene, in his 250th game, who led the way in the midfield to help the Giants make amends for a lacklustre loss to Fremantle the previous week. GWS return home to host Richmond at Engie Stadium in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture, a cultural festival in celebration of the diverse cultures of Western Sydney. 'There's no better place than here in Western Sydney to showcase that,' Coniglio said. 'Yes, we're trying to win games of football, but we're also trying to build the club. '(We're) not just trying to get players from a multicultural background, but engage with fans from a multicultural background.'
West Australian
26-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Star unclear on return timeline after giant nerve issue
GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio has revealed a nerve issue has been the cause of his indefinite stint on the sidelines. A glute issue originally thought to put Coniglio out for just one week has kept the star onballer missing from action since round three. It is a frustrating setback for the 31-year-old, who had been rediscovering his form after facial surgery and a shoulder reconstruction in the off-season. "It was our West Coast game (in round four) and I just woke up like any other morning, just preparing to come to captain's run, and I just couldn't walk," Coniglio said on Monday. "I felt this pain shooting down my leg ... I just pulled out of that game, disappointing, just thinking a couple of days it'll settle. "As it's gone on, it's moved from my glute down my hamstring. "It's been a bit of trial and error, but it's a nerve issue that's bothering me. "I tried a couple of injections that, again, hadn't seemed to work initially. We're trying a few other things at the moment." Coniglio's return has been pushed back to their round-14 fixture against Brisbane, but he admits the timeline isn't certain. The time away from the game has at least given Coniglio more confidence in his shoulder and face, the inaugural Giant insisting he still has more to give. "I'm over 30 now, so everyone's pointing to maybe it could be that, but I'm feeling 24, 25 again after having not played a lot for the last year," he said. "Last year, dealing with the two operations gave me some really good mental perspective on how lucky I am and how grateful I am to play this game. "I'm very confident in my own ability and that I'll be back playing my best very soon. I love the game so much." Coniglio is joined on the sidelines by Finn Callaghan (shoulder), Brent Daniels (abdominal) and Josh Kelly (hip). But their thin midfield stocks haven't got in the way of the Giants' flag campaign, with coach Adam Kingsley's men returning to the winners' circle with a 28-point win over Carlton. It was milestone man Toby Greene, in his 250th game, who led the way in the midfield to help the Giants make amends for a lacklustre loss to Fremantle the previous week. GWS return home to host Richmond at Engie Stadium in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture, a cultural festival in celebration of the diverse cultures of Western Sydney. "There's no better place than here in Western Sydney to showcase that," Coniglio said. "Yes, we're trying to win games of football, but we're also trying to build the club. "(We're) not just trying to get players from a multicultural background, but engage with fans from a multicultural background."
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Star unclear on return timeline after giant nerve issue
GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio has revealed a nerve issue has been the cause of his indefinite stint on the sidelines. A glute issue originally thought to put Coniglio out for just one week has kept the star onballer missing from action since round three. It is a frustrating setback for the 31-year-old, who had been rediscovering his form after facial surgery and a shoulder reconstruction in the off-season. "It was our West Coast game (in round four) and I just woke up like any other morning, just preparing to come to captain's run, and I just couldn't walk," Coniglio said on Monday. "I felt this pain shooting down my leg ... I just pulled out of that game, disappointing, just thinking a couple of days it'll settle. "As it's gone on, it's moved from my glute down my hamstring. "It's been a bit of trial and error, but it's a nerve issue that's bothering me. "I tried a couple of injections that, again, hadn't seemed to work initially. We're trying a few other things at the moment." Coniglio's return has been pushed back to their round-14 fixture against Brisbane, but he admits the timeline isn't certain. The time away from the game has at least given Coniglio more confidence in his shoulder and face, the inaugural Giant insisting he still has more to give. "I'm over 30 now, so everyone's pointing to maybe it could be that, but I'm feeling 24, 25 again after having not played a lot for the last year," he said. "Last year, dealing with the two operations gave me some really good mental perspective on how lucky I am and how grateful I am to play this game. "I'm very confident in my own ability and that I'll be back playing my best very soon. I love the game so much." Coniglio is joined on the sidelines by Finn Callaghan (shoulder), Brent Daniels (abdominal) and Josh Kelly (hip). But their thin midfield stocks haven't got in the way of the Giants' flag campaign, with coach Adam Kingsley's men returning to the winners' circle with a 28-point win over Carlton. It was milestone man Toby Greene, in his 250th game, who led the way in the midfield to help the Giants make amends for a lacklustre loss to Fremantle the previous week. GWS return home to host Richmond at Engie Stadium in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture, a cultural festival in celebration of the diverse cultures of Western Sydney. "There's no better place than here in Western Sydney to showcase that," Coniglio said. "Yes, we're trying to win games of football, but we're also trying to build the club. "(We're) not just trying to get players from a multicultural background, but engage with fans from a multicultural background."
West Australian
09-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
West Australian first-round pick Cody Angove to debut for GWS Giants in clash with Geelong Cats
Another day, another West Australian debutant! Cody Angove will play his first game for Greater Western Sydney against Geelong on Sunday, the fourth WA draftee to earn an AFL debut already this season. The Giants confirmed the exciting news on Friday, with fellow WA product Stephen Coniglio making the announcement. Coniglio lined up the first-year players at training and asked each to take a set shot, with Angove the last in line. When his turn came, the former captain declared: 'If you can kick it, you're going to play your first game this week.' The 18-year-old slotted the high-pressure goal and was swarmed by teammates. 'Code's since your first day in the club, you've looked like an AFL player,' Coniglio said. 'You've done more than enough work to deserve your opportunity, just go and enjoy it, mate.' Angove was an unexpected first-round pick in last year's draft, taken with pick 24. He revealed to The West Australian at the time that he had 'cried for 10-15 minutes' after hearing his name called out. 'It was probably the most unexpected thing that's ever happened to me in my life,' Angove said back in November. 'I didn't even have my mum here because I didn't think (I would go). I watched it, not for me, but to watch my friends go. To watch Bo (Allan) and hopefully Hamish (Davis). 'It was unbelievable. I think I cried for 10-15 minutes. Just absolute shock, excitement and joy. Just so many emotions.' Since arriving in New South Wales, the former forward has impressed as a dashing winger with his mix of speed and endurance, including in the club's pre-season practice match. Angove has pushed hard for an AFL debut since and finally earned his opportunity following a brilliant 18-disposal, three-goal performance in the VFL last week, as well as injuries to WA duo Darcy Jones (knee) and Toby Bedford (eye). Jones is expected to be a test for the club's clash with Fremantle next week. Angove's inclusion means half of the state's eight players taken in the national draft last year have earned a senior call-up, following Hamish Davis (West Coast), Bo Allan (West Coast) and Hugh Boxshall (St Kilda). Small forward Will Hayes (Collingwood) continues to push his case for a debut in a stacked Pies line-up, named as an emergency in the win over the Dockers on Thursday night.
