Tom Decent is a journalist with Fairfax Media.
GWS coach Leon Cameron has defended Heath Shaw after a televised verbal confrontation with teammate Aidan Corr in the wake of the Giants' win, saying he has no problems with passion on the football field.
The GWS Giants suffered a major scare against Fremantle but managed to overcome a three-quarter-time deficit to snap a two-game losing streak with a 98-86 win at Spotless Stadium.
The Sydney Swans have climbed to fifth on the AFL ladder after notching up their seventh win on the trot with a comfortable 101-59 victory over St Kilda at the SCG.
Greater Western Sydney and Geelong have played out a thrilling 68-all draw after Cats forward Tom Hawkins missed a relatively straightforward kick after the siren.
Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh says the Swans have every intention of continuing to be "ruthless" after their 90-point win over Fremantle as they power towards finals football.
Sydney midfielder Harry Cunningham says he and fellow Swans youngsters will relish the challenge of coping with a "hostile" Perth crowd as they try to buck their poor record in the west against Fremantle on Sunday.
Sydney Swans co-captain Jarrad McVeigh will return from a groin injury against Fremantle on Sunday after being named in an extended 25-man squad.
West Australian duo Renee Forth and Emma Swanson did not think twice about making the move east to become Greater Western Sydney's inaugural marquee players in the AFL women's league.
Ryan Griffen and Shane Mumford will return for GWS in this weekend's clash against Richmond in Canberra.
Sydney midfielder Jake Lloyd has ignored significant interest from other AFL clubs by re-signing with the Swans for another two seasons.
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