GWS

Bizarre injury sidelines Johnson for six weeks

STEVE Johnson will have his hand in a cast for six weeks after rupturing a tendon in his thumb while reaching into a bag to get his phone.

Zone cut won’t hurt Giants’ talent factory

GREATER Western Sydney should retain priority access to two top-five players next year, even if the AFL swiftly shrinks the club’s vast academy zone.

Meet the cream of AFL draft crop

HUGH McCluggage is the talk of the AFL world, but that means little on his current paddock, working on his family’s Western District dairy farm.

No illict drugs policy for AFL Women’s

THE AFL Women’s league will mirror the professionalism of the men’s, with a match review panel and testing for performance-enhancing drugs but no illicit drugs policy.

Not enough free agency moves, say players

FINALS hero Clay Smith, Brandon Ellis and Devon Smith could defect at the end of 2017 — and their clubs receive no compensation — under a push to open up free agency.

AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised

THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE

Future bright but Giants not caught up in hype

GWS’s prospects for next season just keep getting brighter following the addition of Brett Deledio, a No. 2 draft pick and its academy stars later this month.

List changes: Young Lion quits footy

UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES

Giants poach key part of Dogs’ brains trust

GREATER Western Sydney has poached Western Bulldogs football analyst Luke Kelly as the rivalry between the premiership forces continues to grow.

AFL fixtures in full: How did your club fare?

The Western Bulldogs will unfurl their AFL premiership flag at Etihad Stadium before the grand final rematch against Sydney at Etihad Stadium in round two. 2017 FIXTURES IN FULL.

2017 fixture: Free Kick Hawthorn?

HAWTHORN fans are rubbing their hands after being handed matches against just three 2016 finalists in the first nine rounds. The news isn’t so good for Collingwood. How did your club fare?

Whitfield decision in ‘next week or so’

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan is confident Greater Western Sydney midfielder Lachie Whitfield will know his fate in the “next week or so”.

Deledio’s message to Tiger faithful

FOUR days after being traded to the GWS Giants Brett Deledio has posted a heartfelt message on social media to the fans who cheered him for 12 seasons.

‘AFL rule change led to exodus’: Giants

GWS general manager of football Wayne Campbell believes an AFL rule change in list management is partly to blame for the club’s mass exodus during the trade period.

GWS wants prime time after Giant ratings

THEY’RE premiership favourites and recently played in one of the most-viewed AFL games of all time. Now, GWS believes it has earned the right to feature in the most prized timeslot.

Deledio sacrifices cash in search for flag

BRETT Deledio has taken a pay cut to join Greater Western Sydney on a three-year deal as he chases success at the tail-end of his career.

Giants becoming feeder club for rivals

FORGET the national draft, the GWS Giants have become the go-to source for rival AFL clubs looking to re-stock their lists with young talent.

Future pick gets Steele deal done

JACK Steele is officially a St Kilda player after a deal between the Saints and the Giants was struck on Friday morning.

Exams can’t stop new Giants’ delight

DRAFTED into the AFL and HSC exams. It’s been an amazing 24 hours for two of the Giants’ newest players Erin McKinnon and Kate Stanton.

Giants ready to call Bombers draft bluff

GWS have called Essendon’s bluff over revelations the Bombers are considering using the No.1 draft pick to secure Giants academy star Will Setterfield.

Setting the Barr high in second elite sport

FOUR years ago Nicola Barr was playing elite level soccer and hadn’t even laid her hands on a Sherrin. Yesterday she made history as the No.1 draft pick for the inaugural AFL women’s league.

Bombers could force Giants’ draft hand

GWS thought they had pulled off a smart move by securing pick No.3 as part of the deal to release Cam McCarthy to Fremantle, but Essendon could scuttle the Giants’ plans.

Giants to pay big price for Steele

NO club likes to lose talented young players like Jack Steele but the price the Giants pay in his home town of Canberra could be an expensive one.

Who won your club’s best-and-fairest?

ALL 18 clubs have now held their best and fairest awards for 2016. Catch up on all the results, top 10 finishes and season report cards here.

Steele requests trade to St Kilda

GREATER Western Sydney midfielder Jack Steele has requested a trade to St Kilda with the Giants expected to demand a second-round pick in return.

Greene snares Giants award in tight finish

THE rebirth of Toby Greene as a footballer has been completed as he snared his first Kevin Sheedy Medal at the GWS Giants awards.

Dockers focus on McCarthy

FREMANTLE will focus on a trade for Cam McCarthy after decisions by fellow AFL forwards Jesse Hogan and Rory Lobb not to return to Western Australia.

Rising Giant off the trade table

BIG improver Rory Lobb has resisted the go-home factor to sign a contract extension with GWS.

Dogs win the best AFL premiership ever

THE Western Bulldogs have staved off extinction, fought from seventh and captivated Melbourne after a 62-year flag drought. And, on the weekend, they won the best premiership ever.