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The Advertiser
13 hours 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
13 hours 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
13 hours 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.
ABC News
2 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Former AFL player Marlion Pickett pleads guilty to two offences as burglary charges dropped
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett, who had a fairytale rise to the top in AFL, has pleaded guilty to charges of possessing and dealing with stolen money — but multiple other charges against him have been dropped. Pickett had been facing a dozen criminal charges, including aggravated burglary, stealing and criminal damage. The charges related to alleged incidents in suburban Perth, Beverley and Bindoon in late 2022 and early 2023. Police had alleged he was involved in burglaries on commercial properties in which hundreds of thousands of dollars was stolen, but the vast majority of those charges have now been dropped. In the District Court in Perth today, Pickett pleaded guilty to two charges including dealing with money that was the proceeds of an offence and possessing money that was the proceeds of an offence. The prosecutor said there was no reasonable prospect of conviction on the other charges, which were discontinued. Pickett retired from AFL football last year. He had to wait until the age of 27 to get his chance in the AFL when — after almost seven years with South Fremantle — he was selected by Richmond with pick 13 in the 2019 mid-season rookie draft. He famously played in a premiership just a few months later in his first ever senior game, making his debut in the 2019 grand final, which the Tigers won by 89 points against GWS. He became a dual premiership player the following year when Richmond defeated Geelong at the Gabba. The 33-year-old will remain on bail ahead of a sentencing hearing in December.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Footy star reveals his teammate's disgusting habit with his underpants and a common piece of kitchen equipment
Greater Western Sydney Giants skipper Toby Greene has revealed the downright stomach-turning habit that his teammate Tom Green has when he's staying in a hotel room. Green, who is often away from home travelling with his team, has devised an unconventional laundry hack that his captain has described as 'disgraceful'. 'This is not right in my books,' smiled Green while appearing on the TFG Tuesdays podcast. 'Tom Green reckons that sometimes when he's traveling, especially overseas, if he can't get to a laundromat or something, he will chuck his undies in a kettle and boil the kettle to clean his underwear in the hotel room. 'Disgraceful. And he reckons that it's a thing. 'I drink cups of tea every night at the hotels. I was disgusted.' Green says he couldn't believe what he was hearing and he was hoping that listeners to the show could provide their thoughts on the matter. Footy fans on social media were quick to agree with Greene's take about his teammate's laundry hack, with some vowing to never drink tea in a hotel room again. Several others piped up to say that they had heard of the practice. Meanwhile, 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.'
