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2 hours ago
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- The Advertiser
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately." The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately." The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
West Australian
3 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
Perth Now
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ward, Giants await news about veteran's knee injury
The same brutal knee injury that robbed Callan Ward of the chance to play in a grand final now looks like ending his storied AFL career. Ward and GWS are resigned to confirmation within the next couple of days that the much-loved Giants veteran has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear to his right knee. "It feels like a bad one, an ACL. Initially I was probably in shock, but now I'm alright, there's a lot worse going on than me hurting my knee," Ward told Fox Footy at three-quarter time of Saturday's win over Richmond. That would end his season, just as the ACL tear to Ward's left knee put him out of action as the Giants made their one grand final, the 2019 loss to Richmond. Ward decided to play one more season this year in a last attempt to be part of the Giants' first premiership and he made a big sacrifice, with his family moving to Melbourne. At 35, the 327-game veteran has probably been dealt one setback too many - regardless of the former co-captain's lofty status at the Giants. But if Saturday was his last game, Ward made it memorable. He set aside his own thoughts, speaking to the team at three-quarter time. It proved an inspiration, with the Giants kicking five goals to none in the last term and winning by three points. "That's just a reflection of who he is. He puts the team ahead of himself and he's done that for 17 years," said coach Adam Kingsley. "He saw the need to try and get his troops moving and he stepped in." Kingsley added Ward's injury in the first quarter undoubtedly affected the team, who struggled early against Richmond. The veteran was in tears as he left the field and was hugged by teammate Lachie Whitfield before limping to the rooms. "It sucked the life out of our players, without question," Kingsley said. The Giants coach added regardless of how badly Ward is injured, he will continue to be a significant figure at GWS for the rest of the season. "It doesn't look great, so obviously, incredibly disappointing for our footy club," Kingsley said of Ward's injury. "He's such an important person, important player. I don't know (how) it will look for the rest of the season, but he'll be around supporting us. "He's a fantastic club man, he sees the game really well. There's no doubt he'll add value in whatever he does, it just won't be on the field unfortunately."
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New York Giants Rookie Quarterback Jaxson Dart Showing Makeup Behind Russell Wilson
The New York Giants drafted quarterback Jaxson Dart with little intention of playing him in Year 1. Dart may see time when the games don't matter, or after the Week 14 bye week gives him ample time to prepare. But the Giants didn't just sign a starter for him to compete with; they insulated the room with both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston to ensure he only plays on their terms. Wilson, signed to a $10.5 million deal in March, is set to start in Week 1, and at the very least through the first portion of the season that sees New York play its division rivals, along with the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. Advertisement Not every prospect is comfortable with that kind of environment. Dart has been quick to confirm that he's on board with the team's plans, and it is part of why he checked so many boxes for the front office during the pre-draft process. The Giants' rookie is showing the makeup that made him a first-round pick, most recently in an interview with Sports Illustrated. "Our sole focus as a quarterback room is to win games," said Dart. "That's what we come to work every single day to do. We want to win. So, we all have the same focus. We have the same intent of what we're doing and how we're trying to handle it, and make the team better. So obviously, you're competing. But you know, those guys, they've been in my shoes. They were rookies once, too. So they understand the growing pains." Wilson and Winston have over two decades of experience between them. Wilson won a Super Bowl and lost another while rising from third-round pick to a full-fledged superstar. Winston, the first-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, knows all about the expectations Dart is facing. Advertisement Together, they'll take on New York and hope to be the mentors Dart needs to successfully leap from SEC star to NFL stalwart. At rookie camp, Dart emphasized how he is willing to sit behind those veterans as he gets acclimated to the next level. 'Golly, yeah, they've been great,' he said at rookie camp. 'They were some of the first people to text me when I got drafted. And I thought that was just super cool. Those are guys that I've looked up to for such a long time. I've said this before, I remember I was wearing Russell's jersey with the Seahawks when he won a Super Bowl. So, like I said, these guys have been people who I've really looked up to. And I hold them in the highest regard. 'So, I think for me, being in this situation, being able to be a sponge and soak in all the information that I can, will help elevate me. And then at the same time, I just want to compete and make everybody else better in the room as well.' Related: Giants Schedule Reveals Potential Dart Debuts Related: Jaxson Dart Reveals Surprising Take on Giants Teammate
