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Stringer the super sub as Giants come back to beat Suns
GWS have held on for a seven-point win in a captivating shootout with Gold Coast to reassert their status as genuine finals contenders. Jake Stringer, the substitute on return from a hamstring injury, kicked the match-winning goal at Engie Stadium to set up the 16.10 (106) to 14.15 (99) win on Sunday. The Suns had looked set to cruise to an easy victory after slamming through the opening four goals, but the Giants stayed true to their 'never surrender' attitude. JAKE STRINGER 🤯#AFLGiantsSuns — AFL (@AFL) June 22, 2025 With 22 points the deficit at the final change, Adam Kingsley's men opened the fourth quarter with four-straight goals. It was 50-gamer Aaron Cadman's third major of the afternoon that launched the Giants ahead for the first time, earning a two-point lead. But a maturing Suns outfit remained determined, and Brayden Fiorini responded to restore the visitors' lead. Substitute Stringer, in his first game since round nine, then proved his quality to restore the lead for the Giants with a dribbling ball from the right pocket. He later helped seal the deal with another from the opposite pocket in the 28th minute of the quarter. The Giants hold onto their top-eight spot (9-6) with their fifth-straight win over the Suns, their 15th overall since the two expansion clubs' inaugural 2012 season. Gold Coast, who have yet to make a finals series, have dropped out to ninth (8-5) through three consecutive loss. Suns captain Noah Anderson orchestrated their early dominance, and finished with a game-high 15 score involvements from 42 disposals and seven clearances. He was well supported by Touk Miller (37 disposals, seven clearances, two goals) and Matt Rowell (34, four). Tom Green led the way for the Giants with 30 disposals and 16 clearances, while Lachie Ash had 33 touches. Ash was without his defensive partner Lachie Whitfield, who suffered a concussion in the first quarter. Attempting to salvage a mismeasured kick by teammate Toby Bedford, Whitfield was involved in a side-on collision with Suns forward Ben King. Whitfield was then replaced by Stringer in the second quarter. GWS were already without Whitfield's fellow All-Australian backman Sam Taylor (foot). The Suns took advantage of Taylor and Whitfield's absence, slamming through four-straight goals in 16 minutes before the Giants managed their first score - two Jake Riccardi goals - in the opening quarter. Jesse Hogan reduced the deficit for the Giants after Suns defender Mac Andrew mistook a 'play on call' by a teammate and moved off his mark, giving away a 50-metre penalty. Gold Coast took 23 inside-50 entries to 10 to finish with their highest-scoring first quarter of the season, leading 7.6 (48) to 4.1 (25). The Giants lifted in the second term but could only kick two goals to one to reduce the deficit to 13 points. GWS finally came alive when Cadman slotted his second of the afternoon to open the final quarter.
Time Out
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
How to get tickets for Fridayz Live 2025: pre-sale, prices, dates and more
All we wanted for Christmas was Fridayz Live – and we don't have to wait 'til December because the beloved R'n'B festival is making a comeback this October after a one-year hiatus in 2024. The mega Aussie music fest will be hitting up Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne with a huge line-up of R'n'B legends and massive hip-hop stars. Think Mariah Carey, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa and Jordin Sparks – eek! Here's everything you need to know about getting tickets to Fridayz Live in 2025. When is Fridayz Live 2025? Fans right across the country will get a chance to see their favourite artists up close in four Australian cities, including: Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane – Friday, October 17 Engie Stadium, Sydney – Saturday, October 18 Langley Park, Perth – Friday, October 24 Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – Saturday, October 25 What's the Fridayz Live line-up? Leading the charge is none other than the queen of the whistle note, five-time Grammy Award winner and certified diva, Mariah Carey. It's been 11 years since Mimi last played in Australia, and you bet we've had 'We Belong Together' on repeat since this news dropped. Joining her is Mr Worldwide himself, Pitbull. Known for his d-floor smash-hits (including 'Hotel Room Service', 'On The Floor' and 'Give Me Everything') and epic collabs, we recommend sourcing your bald cap sooner, rather than later (IYKYK). But wait, there's more! Also scheduled to appear are Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa (hands up if 'See You Again' still makes you shed a tear); crunk and club superstar Lil Jon; powerhouse rap icon Eve; UK pop and hip-hop artist Tinie Tempah; and former American Idol winner turned chart-topping vocalist Jordin Sparks. Phew, talk about stars in our eyes. When do Fridayz Live tickets go on sale? General sale kicks off on Monday, June 2 via Ticketmaster at: Brisbane – 11am AEST Sydney – 12pm AEST Perth – 11am AWST Melbourne – 10am AEST All we can say is get in quick, because these tickets are going to fly out the door. Is there a Fridayz Live pre-sale? Oh, you know there's a pre-sale for this. Telstra Plus members will be able to access early tickets from Monday, May 26 to Wednesday, May 28. An ANZ Circle pre-sale will run from Thursday, May 29 to Saturday, May 31; and the official Fridayz Live pre-sale kicks off on Friday, May 30 – you'll need to register here to be part of that one. How much do Fridayz Live tickets cost? Ticket prices vary by stadium, starting from $199.90 for reserved seating and going up to $299.90 for platinum standing, plus a $5.95 booking fee. Each city is also offering diamond standing tickets for $499.90, granting mega fans access to an exclusive area right in front of the stage.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shai guy turns on Bolton brilliance as Freo stun Giants
Shai Bolton has lived up to the hype as he directed Fremantle to a 34-point victory over GWS to stay in touch with the AFL top eight. The star Dockers recruit put on a clinic as Justin Longmuir's side snapped their two-game losing streak with a 13.17 (95) to 8.13 (61) victory on Saturday in their Sir Doug Nicholls Round fixture. Fremantle squared their season ledger at 5-5 with their first win at Engie Stadium, moving from 12th to ninth on the live ladder. Bolton led the way with three goals, 24 disposals, 12 contested possessions and 10 score involvements, despite a groin issue and occasional attention from GWS tagger Toby Bedford. Bedford was also sent to Angus Brayshaw, but the midfielder had his fair share of the ball (28 disposals, three clearances) alongside Caleb Serong (35, seven). Michael Frederick was also influential in attack for the Dockers, finishing with three goals and 11 score involvements to celebrate his 25th birthday in style. Sneaky Shai 👟#AFLGiantsFreo | #AFLDeadly — AFL (@AFL) May 17, 2025 Meanwhile, the Giants (5-5) are eighth after suffering their fourth loss in five matches. Finn Callaghan played through discomfort in a bid to spark the home side with 24 disposals and seven clearances, as defensive Lachies - Ash (29) and Whitfield (24) - worked under the pump. Callaghan came off worse for wear following a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss after the third-quarter siren, requiring strapping on his right shoulder before returning to the match. GWS had earlier lost young midfielder Toby McMullin, substituted out at halftime with an adductor injury. The Giants had opened the scoring, with small forward Darcy Jones needing just 46 seconds to draw first blood on return from a knee injury. But it was Frederick who was the first-quarter star in attack, kicking two straight goals to help put the visitors ahead by six points. Voss almost provided a first-term highlight when he burned off Giants defenders Jack Buckley and Sam Taylor near the boundary line, but could only get a behind for his effort. The Dockers continued to dominate but were wasteful with their chances in the second quarter, kicking 2.6 (18) to 2.1 (13). They rallied after the break, with Bolton selling some candy for his third goal, and defender Cooper Simpson slotting his first to cruise to victory as GWS struggled to execute basic skills.
