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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Tigers in their sights as Giants eye culture of success
Locking down Richmond's goal-kickers will be just one part of GWS defender Connor Idun's job at Engie Stadium. Snaring back-to-back wins by defeating the Tigers on Saturday remains the No.1 agenda item, but Idun is also out to put on a show in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture. A new initiative by the AFL this year, the fixture will celebrate the diverse cultures in western Sydney - a community where more than 40 per cent of the population are immigrants, according to the 2021 Census. GWS are one of nine AFL clubs taking part in the initiative, but it is a continuation of an annual multicultural-focused game the club has held since 2016. Of Ghanaian background, Idun doesn't need anyone to spell out the importance of the fixture. Born in the UK to an English-Ghanaian dad and white Australian mum, the 24-year-old grew up in Drysdale near Geelong. It wasn't until arriving at the Giants in 2018 that Idun began reconnecting with his Ghanaian roots. "I guess I neglected it a little bit growing up. Where I grew up, I was probably one of the only coloured people," Idun told AAP. "Coming to the club, (vice-captain) Stephen Coniglio is great at it, just making sure we're being proud of our culture and speaking a lot about it. "I'm starting to piece together why I've got all this energy, why I am who I am." South Sudanese player Leek Aleer and Irish forward Callum Brown, of Jamaican descent, will also play against the Tigers. Western Sydney local Josaia Delana, of Fijian background, also made his debut this season. "It's always good having a few coloured brothers around," Idun said. "It's funny, you don't have to even meet them, but you've just got a closer connection." Ladder positions suggest eight-placed GWS (6-5) have the upper hand against 16th-placed (3-8) Richmond, but the Giants haven't claimed back-to-back wins since round five. The Tigers will also welcome back premiership stars Tom Lynch (concussion), Toby Nankervis (managed) and Dion Prestia (achilles) after the trio missed last week's scrappy loss to Essendon. "We definitely can't underestimate them (Richmond). They're playing with a lot of grit and determination at the moment," Idun said. "When they get their tails up, they're very dangerous, and they've got a lot of young talent that are up for the fight. "We're going to have to bring it out again. If not, they'll teach us a lesson." GWS regain Josh Kelly (hip) and Toby McMullin (adductor), with Jacob Wehr and Harry Rowston making way. Locking down Richmond's goal-kickers will be just one part of GWS defender Connor Idun's job at Engie Stadium. Snaring back-to-back wins by defeating the Tigers on Saturday remains the No.1 agenda item, but Idun is also out to put on a show in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture. A new initiative by the AFL this year, the fixture will celebrate the diverse cultures in western Sydney - a community where more than 40 per cent of the population are immigrants, according to the 2021 Census. GWS are one of nine AFL clubs taking part in the initiative, but it is a continuation of an annual multicultural-focused game the club has held since 2016. Of Ghanaian background, Idun doesn't need anyone to spell out the importance of the fixture. Born in the UK to an English-Ghanaian dad and white Australian mum, the 24-year-old grew up in Drysdale near Geelong. It wasn't until arriving at the Giants in 2018 that Idun began reconnecting with his Ghanaian roots. "I guess I neglected it a little bit growing up. Where I grew up, I was probably one of the only coloured people," Idun told AAP. "Coming to the club, (vice-captain) Stephen Coniglio is great at it, just making sure we're being proud of our culture and speaking a lot about it. "I'm starting to piece together why I've got all this energy, why I am who I am." South Sudanese player Leek Aleer and Irish forward Callum Brown, of Jamaican descent, will also play against the Tigers. Western Sydney local Josaia Delana, of Fijian background, also made his debut this season. "It's always good having a few coloured brothers around," Idun said. "It's funny, you don't have to even meet them, but you've just got a closer connection." Ladder positions suggest eight-placed GWS (6-5) have the upper hand against 16th-placed (3-8) Richmond, but the Giants haven't claimed back-to-back wins since round five. The Tigers will also welcome back premiership stars Tom Lynch (concussion), Toby Nankervis (managed) and Dion Prestia (achilles) after the trio missed last week's scrappy loss to Essendon. "We definitely can't underestimate them (Richmond). They're playing with a lot of grit and determination at the moment," Idun said. "When they get their tails up, they're very dangerous, and they've got a lot of young talent that are up for the fight. "We're going to have to bring it out again. If not, they'll teach us a lesson." GWS regain Josh Kelly (hip) and Toby McMullin (adductor), with Jacob Wehr and Harry Rowston making way. Locking down Richmond's goal-kickers will be just one part of GWS defender Connor Idun's job at Engie Stadium. Snaring back-to-back wins by defeating the Tigers on Saturday remains the No.1 agenda item, but Idun is also out to put on a show in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture. A new initiative by the AFL this year, the fixture will celebrate the diverse cultures in western Sydney - a community where more than 40 per cent of the population are immigrants, according to the 2021 Census. GWS are one of nine AFL clubs taking part in the initiative, but it is a continuation of an annual multicultural-focused game the club has held since 2016. Of Ghanaian background, Idun doesn't need anyone to spell out the importance of the fixture. Born in the UK to an English-Ghanaian dad and white Australian mum, the 24-year-old grew up in Drysdale near Geelong. It wasn't until arriving at the Giants in 2018 that Idun began reconnecting with his Ghanaian roots. "I guess I neglected it a little bit growing up. Where I grew up, I was probably one of the only coloured people," Idun told AAP. "Coming to the club, (vice-captain) Stephen Coniglio is great at it, just making sure we're being proud of our culture and speaking a lot about it. "I'm starting to piece together why I've got all this energy, why I am who I am." South Sudanese player Leek Aleer and Irish forward Callum Brown, of Jamaican descent, will also play against the Tigers. Western Sydney local Josaia Delana, of Fijian background, also made his debut this season. "It's always good having a few coloured brothers around," Idun said. "It's funny, you don't have to even meet them, but you've just got a closer connection." Ladder positions suggest eight-placed GWS (6-5) have the upper hand against 16th-placed (3-8) Richmond, but the Giants haven't claimed back-to-back wins since round five. The Tigers will also welcome back premiership stars Tom Lynch (concussion), Toby Nankervis (managed) and Dion Prestia (achilles) after the trio missed last week's scrappy loss to Essendon. "We definitely can't underestimate them (Richmond). They're playing with a lot of grit and determination at the moment," Idun said. "When they get their tails up, they're very dangerous, and they've got a lot of young talent that are up for the fight. "We're going to have to bring it out again. If not, they'll teach us a lesson." GWS regain Josh Kelly (hip) and Toby McMullin (adductor), with Jacob Wehr and Harry Rowston making way.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Tigers in their sights as Giants eye culture of success
Locking down Richmond's goal-kickers will be just one part of GWS defender Connor Idun's job at Engie Stadium. Snaring back-to-back wins by defeating the Tigers on Saturday remains the No.1 agenda item, but Idun is also out to put on a show in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture. A new initiative by the AFL this year, the fixture will celebrate the diverse cultures in western Sydney - a community where more than 40 per cent of the population are immigrants, according to the 2021 Census. GWS are one of nine AFL clubs taking part in the initiative, but it is a continuation of an annual multicultural-focused game the club has held since 2016. Of Ghanaian background, Idun doesn't need anyone to spell out the importance of the fixture. Born in the UK to an English-Ghanaian dad and white Australian mum, the 24-year-old grew up in Drysdale near Geelong. It wasn't until arriving at the Giants in 2018 that Idun began reconnecting with his Ghanaian roots. "I guess I neglected it a little bit growing up. Where I grew up, I was probably one of the only coloured people," Idun told AAP. "Coming to the club, (vice-captain) Stephen Coniglio is great at it, just making sure we're being proud of our culture and speaking a lot about it. "I'm still on a learning path about being Ghanaian and what it means, but now that I've got these young kids looking up to me, that's something I really want to continue. "I'm starting to piece together why I've got all this energy, why I am who I am." South Sudanese player Leek Aleer and Irish forward Callum Brown, of Jamaican descent, will also play against the Tigers. Western Sydney local Josaia Delana, of Fijian background, also made his debut this season. "It's always good having a few coloured brothers around," Idun said. "It's funny, you don't have to even meet them, but you've just got a closer connection." Ladder positions suggest eight-placed GWS (6-5) have the upper hand against 16th-placed (3-8) Richmond, but the Giants haven't claimed back-to-back wins since round five. The Tigers will also welcome back premiership stars Tom Lynch (concussion), Toby Nankervis (managed) and Dion Prestia (achilles) after the trio missed last week's scrappy loss to Essendon. "We definitely can't underestimate them (Richmond). They're playing with a lot of grit and determination at the moment," Idun said. "When they get their tails up, they're very dangerous, and they've got a lot of young talent that are up for the fight. "We're going to have to bring it out again. If not, they'll teach us a lesson." GWS regain Josh Kelly (hip) and Toby McMullin (adductor), with Jacob Wehr and Harry Rowston making way.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Tigers in their sights as Giants eye culture of success
Locking down Richmond's goal-kickers will be just one part of GWS defender Connor Idun's job at Engie Stadium. Snaring back-to-back wins by defeating the Tigers on Saturday remains the No.1 agenda item, but Idun is also out to put on a show in the club's Cultural Heritage Series fixture. A new initiative by the AFL this year, the fixture will celebrate the diverse cultures in western Sydney - a community where more than 40 per cent of the population are immigrants, according to the 2021 Census. GWS are one of nine AFL clubs taking part in the initiative, but it is a continuation of an annual multicultural-focused game the club has held since 2016. Of Ghanaian background, Idun doesn't need anyone to spell out the importance of the fixture. Born in the UK to an English-Ghanaian dad and white Australian mum, the 24-year-old grew up in Drysdale near Geelong. It wasn't until arriving at the Giants in 2018 that Idun began reconnecting with his Ghanaian roots. "I guess I neglected it a little bit growing up. Where I grew up, I was probably one of the only coloured people," Idun told AAP. "Coming to the club, (vice-captain) Stephen Coniglio is great at it, just making sure we're being proud of our culture and speaking a lot about it. "I'm still on a learning path about being Ghanaian and what it means, but now that I've got these young kids looking up to me, that's something I really want to continue. "I'm starting to piece together why I've got all this energy, why I am who I am." South Sudanese player Leek Aleer and Irish forward Callum Brown, of Jamaican descent, will also play against the Tigers. Western Sydney local Josaia Delana, of Fijian background, also made his debut this season. "It's always good having a few coloured brothers around," Idun said. "It's funny, you don't have to even meet them, but you've just got a closer connection." Ladder positions suggest eight-placed GWS (6-5) have the upper hand against 16th-placed (3-8) Richmond, but the Giants haven't claimed back-to-back wins since round five. The Tigers will also welcome back premiership stars Tom Lynch (concussion), Toby Nankervis (managed) and Dion Prestia (achilles) after the trio missed last week's scrappy loss to Essendon. "We definitely can't underestimate them (Richmond). They're playing with a lot of grit and determination at the moment," Idun said. "When they get their tails up, they're very dangerous, and they've got a lot of young talent that are up for the fight. "We're going to have to bring it out again. If not, they'll teach us a lesson." GWS regain Josh Kelly (hip) and Toby McMullin (adductor), with Jacob Wehr and Harry Rowston making way.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Victoria Monét Opens Up About Dating Rapper Stormzy: 'He's a Really Special Guy'
Victoria Monét spoke about her romance with rapper Stormzy on the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast "He's a really special guy," said the "On My Mama" singer-songwriter Monét and Stormzy were spotted kissing in London last yearVictoria Monét is opening up about her romance with rapper Stormzy. In a new interview on the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer podcast, the "On My Mama" singer-songwriter, 36, was asked about her relationship to Stormzy, 31, whom she was seen kissing in London in October 2024, less than a month after announcing her split from ex-boyfriend John Gaines. Host Keke Palmer brought up the topic and recalled a recent conversation with Stormzy about Monét: "I was hanging out with him at the Met Gala, and I said, 'You know my girl, Victoria.' He's like, 'Yeah, you know, she's amazing.'' While the Grammy winner seemed a bit caught off-guard, she spoke about the English-Ghanaian rapper, whose real name is Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr., nonetheless. "Yeah, he's a really special guy," said Monét. "I have so much respect for him, and I got to learn more about him by dating him." She then paused, looked at Palmer and said, "We'll have to talk." In photos shared exclusively by The Sun in October 2024, Monét and Stormzy were spotted embracing and kissing at Heathrow Airport. The moment came less than a month after Monét shared news of her split from Gaines, with whom she shares 3-year-old daughter Hazel, as well as three months after Stormzy announced his own split from TV host Maya Jama. Monét and Gaines announced their breakup in a joint statement shared to social media on Sept. 23, and revealed that the actual date of their separation was 10 months beforehand. Elsewhere during the Baby, This Is Keke Palmer interview, Monét spoke about how co-parenting with Gaines post-breakup is "not ideal" but explained how they make it work. "I feel like I'm super blessed to have a partner who understands, also, that Hazel will eventually be able to see things, and he was able to compose himself, and so was I," she said. The "Alright" artist continued, "Any of the messy parts happened face to face, and we're able to now easily co-parent. He's super communicative. He has a great head on his shoulders. His mom did a wonderful job with him, so I feel blessed to have that in a partnership." Read the original article on People
