- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #26
PRE-SEASON GAME RESULT:
Women's Footy AFLW Season 2023 GWS - Congrats Zarlie Goldsworthy: Rising Star winner!
- Thread starter Giant Strides
- Start date
- Tagged users None
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #27
Bernasconi Pleased with Final Pre-Season Outing
The GIANTS side have finished off their AFLW pre-season on a high, defeating Richmond at Blacktown International Sportspark.
Pre-Round 1
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #29
Round 1 commences this Sunday for GWS win a derby against Swans at North Sydney Oval.
www.gwsgiants.com.au
Cambridge McCormick – Standing at 180cm tall, McCormick last season played the role as the GIANTS’ go-to ruck. For the 2023 season she moves to the backline, adding some height to the GIANTS’ defensive structure.
Brid Stack – The 11-time All-Ireland winner called her time on her AFLW career after two playing seasons in the orange and charcoal. Across 19 games she played a role as a key defender, adding great speed and good agility to the GIANTS’ defence.
Jasmine Grierson – The 25-year-old battled with a calf injury in the back half of pre-season but is back to full training heading into the season opener on Sunday, September 3. The GIANTS’ best intercept marker last season, Grierson is looking clean and strong and ready for her eighth season in the competition.
Tarni Evans – Evans had a breakout season last year, catapulting herself onto the AFLW scene. The 21-year-old was one of the most consistent players in the season seven line up and with a full pre-season under her belt, the newly elevated leadership member is ready to take her game to the next level.
Grace Hill - A late cross-code addition to the GIANTS' list last season, Grace Hill has come so far over the past 12 months. She has transitioned from a second ruck to a key back and is becoming a crafty one-on-one defender.
Jodie Hicks – The former dual athlete knows what it takes to compete at the top level. A reliable player for the GIANTS’ outfit, Hicks is one of the best kicks in the backline. She provides lots of offensive support and generates a lot of turnovers from her pressure.
Tess Cattle – Fresh on the list last season, Cattle earnt selection for the GIANTS in the last game of season seven. She has had a solid pre-season, learnt lots and is developing fast.
Pepa Randall – Randall made a successful return from her ACL injury in the GIANTS’ practice match against the Tigers earlier this month. She returns to the GIANTS’ backline as reliable and trustworthy as ever and will be key to the success of the backline this season.
Isadora McLeay – After joining the GIANTS’ list ahead of season six, the young GIANT is in the final stages of her ACL rehabilitation and almost ready to put her hand up for selection. As a player she’s smart, athletic and is a strong mark.
The defensive line has grown in numbers and it’s going to be competitive for spots come team selection.
www.gwsgiants.com.au
Ins:
Annise Bradfield – The former Gold Coast Sun has slotted in seamlessly as a new player. Despite some injury niggles throughout the pre-season, she’s certainly showed why the GIANTS signed her. She’s got some real speed and power and will be a huge asset this season.
Nicola Barr - The midfield has benefited significantly from the professionalism and training standards of Nicola Barr’s move into the ‘mids’. Barr runs incredibly hard which allows her to consistently impact and bring her teammates into the game.
Zarlie Goldsworthy – The 18-year-old will welcome a new role in her second season at AFLW level, due to spend time through both the midfield and up forward. A strong player with good skills, Goldsworthy turns up to every session ready to compete.
Teagan Germech - A new player for the GIANTS this season, Germech is a powerful player who can be really impactful through the midfield or as a ruck. The 20-year-old has a great attitude, has worked hard on her fundamentals and is doing everything it takes to learn to become a competitive player at the AFLW level.
Rene Caris – The newest addition to the GIANTS’ list, the former Cat joined the GIANTS late in pre-season but has already shown her character and athleticism from her VFLW experience. She will add great depth to the GIANTS’ ruck department.
Annalyse Lister – The experienced campaigner will spend time through the midfield and the backline this season. Lister has returned strongly following a calf injury in the pre-season and performed well in her new-look role in the GIANTS’ second practice match against the Tigers. She’ll be a tough match-up for any opposition midfielder this season.
Outs:
Chloe Dalton - 30-year-old Dalton takes on a new role in her third season with the GIANTS, transitioning out of the midfield and into the backline.
Rebecca Beeson – After battling concussion complications last season, Beeson is fit and raring to go, but will return to the GIANTS’ selection conversations in a new-look role as a forward.
Cambridge McCormick - Standing at 180cm tall, McCormick last season played the role as the GIANTS’ go-to ruck. For the 2023 season she moves to the backline, adding some height to the GIANTS’ defensive structure.
Tait Mackrill - Unfortunately Tait Mackrill moved to the inactive list following a stress injury. Mackrill is currently working really hard to get her body to a place where she can play AFLW footy again.
Unchanged:
Alicia Eva – The GIANTS’ captain, Eva works incredibly hard on her body and improving her craft, allowing her to continually evolve her game. As a winger, her speed and smarts make her a very tough match-up for opposition wingers.
Alyce Parker - After managing a shoulder injury throughout pre-season, Parker had the chance to get to work on other parts of her game, including her kicking and forward craft. Perris is excited to see Parker go to another level this season.
Fleur Davies – The promising ruck missed season seven through injury but has already shown that she’s a real competitor. She steps in at every opportunity she gets to compete and has been working hard on her ruck craft with new ruck coach and former Crows AFLW player Rhiannon Metcalfe.
Madison Brazendale – The young Tasmanian had a great first season last year with the GIANTS and came back ready to get to work. She didn’t miss a session over pre-season - this consistency and desire to improve has seen her make great strides to be ready to perform.
Ally Dallaway - Perris believes Ally Dallaway hasn’t missed an extra session or craft session since she’s been at the club. This sort of consistency and diligence is allowing her to develop her game sense to new levels.
Emily Pease – Another GIANT returning from ACL rehab, the season seven Rising Star is going to be a great addition back into the GIANTS’ side. She is a super consistent player with a high work rate and will complement the midfield nicely upon her return.
Zara Hamilton – Young Hamilton always turns up with a great attitude and is ready to compete. Perris looks forward to Hamilton stringing together a solid number of sessions after an injury-impacted pre-season.
State of Play:
It’s exciting to have the addition of Fleur Davies to the playing group this season and there’s been immediate impact in the way she improves the GIANTS’ game plan and ball flow. As a collective this year, the GIANTS believe they have a nice balance of strong contesting players and players with a really high work rate, providing options both inside and outside the contest. Perris said the midfield group wants to be known as a group that works incredibly hard and is going to be hard to play on in 2023.
www.gwsgiants.com.au
Ins:
Rebecca Beeson - After an extended break on the sidelines due to concussion, Beeson has not missed a beat during pre-season, and is primed to bring her weapons to the group, as she did as a former GIANTS club champion. Beeson has made the move to the forward line but we’ll no doubt see her spend some time through the midfield as well.
Izzy Huntington – Former number one draft pick, Rising Star winner and Bulldogs club champion, Huntington has returned to full training with the group and has had a strong preparation for her comeback to the AFLW. Expected to make her return in round three, GIANTS fans will see her overhead skill and genuine talent on display.
Caitlin Miller - A recruit to the GIANTS this season, Miller has been embraced by the forward line with her swagger and confidence around the goals. The sharpshooter will certainly impress, and even though it’s her first year, has been challenging for selection. Look out for number 9 impacting the scoreboard across this season.
Outs:
Nicola Barr – The inaugural GIANT made her mark up forward across both seasons in 2022, kicking her first-ever goal in season six to finish with five for the season, before following up with a two-goal performance in the first-ever Sydney Derby. Barr has made the move to the midfield this season where she’s had a big impact.
Georgie Fowler – 19-year-old Fowler departed the GIANTS at the end of season seven with three games to her name. She will look to make her Demons debut this year, after being signed by Melbourne as a delisted free agent.
Meghan Gaffney - In her second year of AFLW, Meghan Gaffney really hit the ground running. After the devastating news of an ACL rupture during pre-season, Gaffney’s bubbly nature and positive influence on the group has not wavered.
Casidhe Simmons – The former heptathlete played two games in her debut season in season six before unfortunately being sidelined with concussion complications for all of season seven. Simmons was delisted at the end of her second season.
Cora Staunton – Arguably the GIANTS’ greatest-ever female player, 41-year-old Staunton retired at the end of season seven after 50 games across six seasons. Staunton made history as the first Irish recruit to join the competition and quickly became the GIANTS’ focal point in attack. Kicking 55 goals in that time, Staunton was the third player in competition history to hit the 50-goal milestone and did so in the fewest games.
Unchanged:
Jess Doyle - Jess Doyle has had an impressive pre-season, working incredibly hard in the gym to record multiple personal bests. Forwards coach Jon Vlatko looks forward to seeing her use this strength against opposition defenders to create space.
Georgia Garnett - Vlatko believes that Georgia Garnett’s 2022 season was worthy of All Australian selection. ‘GG’ has impressed in her new leadership role throughout pre-season preparations. She will lead the forward line this year and continue to add layers to her game.
Brodee Mowbray - Through a really strong pre-season, Brodee Mowbray has become more confident than ever, and is very comfortable in her role. Not only will she be a threat in the air, but also at ground level.
Haneen Zreika - In Vlatko’s opinion, Zreika is one of the best high-pressure forwards in the competition. He looks forward to her wreaking havoc in the forward line this season and causing multiple turnovers per game.
State of Play:
With the retirement of Cora Staunton, the GIANTS’ forward line will be one of the youngest and least experienced in the competition, but certainly not without talent and ambition. Garnett is ready to take the AFLW by storm, Huntington has already proven herself as one of the best prospects in the League, and there are a host of young local players in Doyle, Mowbray and Beeson ready to make their mark.
Hear from the coach:
www.gwsgiants.com.au
Hear from the captain:
www.gwsgiants.com.au
AFLW Squad Breakdown - Backline
An in-depth analysis of the backline ahead of the 2023 AFLW season.
Ins:
Chloe Dalton – 30-year-old Dalton enters her third season with the GIANTS but is set to play a new-look role in the GIANTS’ backline. Previously playing as a midfielder, she will bolster the backline by bringing her renowned pace and speed.Cambridge McCormick – Standing at 180cm tall, McCormick last season played the role as the GIANTS’ go-to ruck. For the 2023 season she moves to the backline, adding some height to the GIANTS’ defensive structure.
Outs:
Tanya Hetherington – Experienced defender Tanya Hetherington announced her retirement in the final game of last season. She played 46 games in the orange and charcoal and has since signed with the Swans as their forwards coach.Brid Stack – The 11-time All-Ireland winner called her time on her AFLW career after two playing seasons in the orange and charcoal. Across 19 games she played a role as a key defender, adding great speed and good agility to the GIANTS’ defence.
Unchanged:
Katherine Smith – Smith was the pick of the defenders in season seven, taking out the defensive moment of the year at last year’s Gabrielle Trainor Medal. The 24-year-old is super reliable and loves to stand up and put her body on the line.Jasmine Grierson – The 25-year-old battled with a calf injury in the back half of pre-season but is back to full training heading into the season opener on Sunday, September 3. The GIANTS’ best intercept marker last season, Grierson is looking clean and strong and ready for her eighth season in the competition.
Tarni Evans – Evans had a breakout season last year, catapulting herself onto the AFLW scene. The 21-year-old was one of the most consistent players in the season seven line up and with a full pre-season under her belt, the newly elevated leadership member is ready to take her game to the next level.
Grace Hill - A late cross-code addition to the GIANTS' list last season, Grace Hill has come so far over the past 12 months. She has transitioned from a second ruck to a key back and is becoming a crafty one-on-one defender.
Jodie Hicks – The former dual athlete knows what it takes to compete at the top level. A reliable player for the GIANTS’ outfit, Hicks is one of the best kicks in the backline. She provides lots of offensive support and generates a lot of turnovers from her pressure.
Tess Cattle – Fresh on the list last season, Cattle earnt selection for the GIANTS in the last game of season seven. She has had a solid pre-season, learnt lots and is developing fast.
Pepa Randall – Randall made a successful return from her ACL injury in the GIANTS’ practice match against the Tigers earlier this month. She returns to the GIANTS’ backline as reliable and trustworthy as ever and will be key to the success of the backline this season.
Isadora McLeay – After joining the GIANTS’ list ahead of season six, the young GIANT is in the final stages of her ACL rehabilitation and almost ready to put her hand up for selection. As a player she’s smart, athletic and is a strong mark.
State of Play:
Much of the same but better. This pre-season has been about refinement for the GIANTS’ backline. They want to be a backline that is feared by the opposition and one that is extremely competitive.The defensive line has grown in numbers and it’s going to be competitive for spots come team selection.
AFLW Squad Breakdown: Midfield
An in-depth analysis of the midfield ahead of the 2023 AFLW season.
Ins:
Annise Bradfield – The former Gold Coast Sun has slotted in seamlessly as a new player. Despite some injury niggles throughout the pre-season, she’s certainly showed why the GIANTS signed her. She’s got some real speed and power and will be a huge asset this season.
Nicola Barr - The midfield has benefited significantly from the professionalism and training standards of Nicola Barr’s move into the ‘mids’. Barr runs incredibly hard which allows her to consistently impact and bring her teammates into the game.
Zarlie Goldsworthy – The 18-year-old will welcome a new role in her second season at AFLW level, due to spend time through both the midfield and up forward. A strong player with good skills, Goldsworthy turns up to every session ready to compete.
Teagan Germech - A new player for the GIANTS this season, Germech is a powerful player who can be really impactful through the midfield or as a ruck. The 20-year-old has a great attitude, has worked hard on her fundamentals and is doing everything it takes to learn to become a competitive player at the AFLW level.
Rene Caris – The newest addition to the GIANTS’ list, the former Cat joined the GIANTS late in pre-season but has already shown her character and athleticism from her VFLW experience. She will add great depth to the GIANTS’ ruck department.
Annalyse Lister – The experienced campaigner will spend time through the midfield and the backline this season. Lister has returned strongly following a calf injury in the pre-season and performed well in her new-look role in the GIANTS’ second practice match against the Tigers. She’ll be a tough match-up for any opposition midfielder this season.
Outs:
Chloe Dalton - 30-year-old Dalton takes on a new role in her third season with the GIANTS, transitioning out of the midfield and into the backline.
Rebecca Beeson – After battling concussion complications last season, Beeson is fit and raring to go, but will return to the GIANTS’ selection conversations in a new-look role as a forward.
Cambridge McCormick - Standing at 180cm tall, McCormick last season played the role as the GIANTS’ go-to ruck. For the 2023 season she moves to the backline, adding some height to the GIANTS’ defensive structure.
Tait Mackrill - Unfortunately Tait Mackrill moved to the inactive list following a stress injury. Mackrill is currently working really hard to get her body to a place where she can play AFLW footy again.
Unchanged:
Alicia Eva – The GIANTS’ captain, Eva works incredibly hard on her body and improving her craft, allowing her to continually evolve her game. As a winger, her speed and smarts make her a very tough match-up for opposition wingers.
Alyce Parker - After managing a shoulder injury throughout pre-season, Parker had the chance to get to work on other parts of her game, including her kicking and forward craft. Perris is excited to see Parker go to another level this season.
Fleur Davies – The promising ruck missed season seven through injury but has already shown that she’s a real competitor. She steps in at every opportunity she gets to compete and has been working hard on her ruck craft with new ruck coach and former Crows AFLW player Rhiannon Metcalfe.
Madison Brazendale – The young Tasmanian had a great first season last year with the GIANTS and came back ready to get to work. She didn’t miss a session over pre-season - this consistency and desire to improve has seen her make great strides to be ready to perform.
Ally Dallaway - Perris believes Ally Dallaway hasn’t missed an extra session or craft session since she’s been at the club. This sort of consistency and diligence is allowing her to develop her game sense to new levels.
Emily Pease – Another GIANT returning from ACL rehab, the season seven Rising Star is going to be a great addition back into the GIANTS’ side. She is a super consistent player with a high work rate and will complement the midfield nicely upon her return.
Zara Hamilton – Young Hamilton always turns up with a great attitude and is ready to compete. Perris looks forward to Hamilton stringing together a solid number of sessions after an injury-impacted pre-season.
State of Play:
It’s exciting to have the addition of Fleur Davies to the playing group this season and there’s been immediate impact in the way she improves the GIANTS’ game plan and ball flow. As a collective this year, the GIANTS believe they have a nice balance of strong contesting players and players with a really high work rate, providing options both inside and outside the contest. Perris said the midfield group wants to be known as a group that works incredibly hard and is going to be hard to play on in 2023.
AFLW Squad Breakdown: Forwards
An in-depth analysis of the forward line ahead of the 2023 AFLW season.
Ins:
Rebecca Beeson - After an extended break on the sidelines due to concussion, Beeson has not missed a beat during pre-season, and is primed to bring her weapons to the group, as she did as a former GIANTS club champion. Beeson has made the move to the forward line but we’ll no doubt see her spend some time through the midfield as well.
Izzy Huntington – Former number one draft pick, Rising Star winner and Bulldogs club champion, Huntington has returned to full training with the group and has had a strong preparation for her comeback to the AFLW. Expected to make her return in round three, GIANTS fans will see her overhead skill and genuine talent on display.
Caitlin Miller - A recruit to the GIANTS this season, Miller has been embraced by the forward line with her swagger and confidence around the goals. The sharpshooter will certainly impress, and even though it’s her first year, has been challenging for selection. Look out for number 9 impacting the scoreboard across this season.
Outs:
Nicola Barr – The inaugural GIANT made her mark up forward across both seasons in 2022, kicking her first-ever goal in season six to finish with five for the season, before following up with a two-goal performance in the first-ever Sydney Derby. Barr has made the move to the midfield this season where she’s had a big impact.
Georgie Fowler – 19-year-old Fowler departed the GIANTS at the end of season seven with three games to her name. She will look to make her Demons debut this year, after being signed by Melbourne as a delisted free agent.
Meghan Gaffney - In her second year of AFLW, Meghan Gaffney really hit the ground running. After the devastating news of an ACL rupture during pre-season, Gaffney’s bubbly nature and positive influence on the group has not wavered.
Casidhe Simmons – The former heptathlete played two games in her debut season in season six before unfortunately being sidelined with concussion complications for all of season seven. Simmons was delisted at the end of her second season.
Cora Staunton – Arguably the GIANTS’ greatest-ever female player, 41-year-old Staunton retired at the end of season seven after 50 games across six seasons. Staunton made history as the first Irish recruit to join the competition and quickly became the GIANTS’ focal point in attack. Kicking 55 goals in that time, Staunton was the third player in competition history to hit the 50-goal milestone and did so in the fewest games.
Unchanged:
Jess Doyle - Jess Doyle has had an impressive pre-season, working incredibly hard in the gym to record multiple personal bests. Forwards coach Jon Vlatko looks forward to seeing her use this strength against opposition defenders to create space.
Georgia Garnett - Vlatko believes that Georgia Garnett’s 2022 season was worthy of All Australian selection. ‘GG’ has impressed in her new leadership role throughout pre-season preparations. She will lead the forward line this year and continue to add layers to her game.
Brodee Mowbray - Through a really strong pre-season, Brodee Mowbray has become more confident than ever, and is very comfortable in her role. Not only will she be a threat in the air, but also at ground level.
Haneen Zreika - In Vlatko’s opinion, Zreika is one of the best high-pressure forwards in the competition. He looks forward to her wreaking havoc in the forward line this season and causing multiple turnovers per game.
State of Play:
With the retirement of Cora Staunton, the GIANTS’ forward line will be one of the youngest and least experienced in the competition, but certainly not without talent and ambition. Garnett is ready to take the AFLW by storm, Huntington has already proven herself as one of the best prospects in the League, and there are a host of young local players in Doyle, Mowbray and Beeson ready to make their mark.
Hear from the coach:
Bernasconi: We're ready to go
Hear from AFLW coach Cam Bernasconi ahead of the round one clash against the Swans.
Hear from the captain:
Eva: Round One is always a heated contest
Hear from AFLW captain Alicia Eva ahead of the GIANTS round 1 clash with the Swans.
Last edited:
The latest example of zero class from the Sydney Swans. Repugnant organisation.
- Apr 12, 2012
- 47,019
- 43,296
- AFL Club
- GWS
petits
Team Captain
- Feb 8, 2022
- 355
- 379
- AFL Club
- GWS
What else did he say? Can't access it.
I like coaches being open and honest, makes things more interesting than when everyone in the game has been media-managed to death. But from my point of view, as a member of both clubs, they are complementary in lifting the game in NSW and don't need to slag each other. I guess they want to have a rivalry to gather hype for the derby or whatever...
I like coaches being open and honest, makes things more interesting than when everyone in the game has been media-managed to death. But from my point of view, as a member of both clubs, they are complementary in lifting the game in NSW and don't need to slag each other. I guess they want to have a rivalry to gather hype for the derby or whatever...
- Apr 12, 2012
- 47,019
- 43,296
- AFL Club
- GWS
"member of both clubs"..? Does not compute...
That guy obviously said it to stir some sh*t. Just trying to build a rivalry so people will care.
dlanod
Moderator
- Sep 14, 2006
- 52,865
- 82,581
- AFL Club
- Brisbane Lions
- Other Teams
- GWS; CCMariners; NQCowboys; Ravens
- Moderator
- #35
Well he's not wrong, but if he's not realistic about how ****ed the rules around only drafting locals, etc, were in restricting what GWS can actually do then he should pull his head out of his arse.
petits
Team Captain
- Feb 8, 2022
- 355
- 379
- AFL Club
- GWS
Why not? It's like $80 each for AFLW... I'm here because I like watching the sport, not because I need an outlet for tribalism.
I'm very fond of GWS and always will be, but realistically, I live in the Swans catchment and their games are easier to get to than anything at Blacktown. Right now I don't have strong feelings for the Swans... I like the desire to play an attacking style of footy but found them pretty clumsy and thuggish to watch last year. These comments aren't endearing either - really punching on a club that has had to battle significant adversity, and has been nothing but supportive of the Swans coming in.
When both teams are competing for finals spots I'll find out where my heart really lies, and it will likely still be the Giants, but in the meantime I'll happily give my money to support women at the top level in NSW, whatever club.
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #37
ESPN's Top 10 Must-Watch AFLW Players for Season 8
Who are the AFLW players we can't wait to watch in Season 8? Whether established stars, guns returning from injury, traded players or top draftees, current players Imogen Evans and Isadora McLeay have compiled a list of their top 10 must-watch players.
Looking forward to seeing Izzy in action.
9. Isabel Huntington (GWS)
After rupturing her ACL for a third time at the start of Season 6, it has been nearly two years since we have seen Izzy Huntington back in action. And yep, we're excited! A superstar the AFLW has missed, the versatile forward -- who was an All-Australian as a halfback in 2020 -- will fit perfectly in the Giants forward line, particularly following the retirement of goal kicker Cora Staunton. Huntington was traded from the Dogs, who formerly selected her with pick No. 1 in the national draft, after Season 7 mid knee rehab, and her exploits at her former club makes her an obvious must-watch for the orange and charcoal. The 24-year-old is an athletic tall who is outstanding overhead, has a booming kick, and provides plenty of X-factor, while there's no doubt she will perfectly compliment rising star Georgia Garnett in the forward 50.
S8 Rnd 1
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #38
Round One Squad is In
The GIANTS have named their squad for Sunday’s opening round clash with the Swans at North Sydney Oval.
A 24-player extended squad has been announced as the GIANTS get set to meet the Swans in the second edition of the Sydney Derby in the AFLW competition.
Confirmed to make her debut in the opening-round clash is promising ruck Fleur Davies. Davies was drafted to the GIANTS with pick 64 in the 2022 NAB AFLW Draft but was sidelined for the entirety of season seven with a shoulder injury.
The GIANTS will also be bolstered by the return of leaders Pepa Randall and Rebecca Beeson, with the experienced duo making their return to the GIANTS’ line-up following their respective long-term injuries. Four-time Gabrielle Trainor Medallist Alyce Parker will be looking to return to her blistering form while fellow midfielder Zarlie Goldsworthy has been flagged as a Rising Star contender for the upcoming season.
Isadora McLeay, Izzy Huntington, Emily Pease and Annise Bradfield were unavailable for selection due to injury.
The final team of 21 set to take on the Swans will be named at 5pm on Friday. The GIANTS take on the Swans at North Sydney Oval at 3:05pm on Sunday afternoon.
Swans v GIANTS
Sunday, September 3 at 3:05pm
North Sydney Oval | Cammeraygal Country
Squad:
FB: Pepa Randall, Katherine Smith
HB: Chloe Dalton, Grace Hill, Tarni Evans
C: Jodie Hicks, Nicola Barr, Madison Brazendale
HF: Zarlie Goldsworthy, Haneen Zreika, Alyce Parker
FF: Georgia Garnett, Brodee Mowbray
RR: Fleur Davies, Annalyse Lister, Alicia Eva
Interchange (from): Cambridge McCormick, Teagan Germech, Rebecca Beeson, Caitlin Miller, Jessica Doyle, Jasmine Grierson, Tess Cattle, Ally Dallaway
Davies to Debut
After missing her entire debut season through injury, promising ruck Fleur Davies will make her long-awaited AFLW debut this weekend.
Popular ruck Fleur Davies will make her long-awaited AFLW debut in the GIANTS’ season opener with the Swans at North Sydney Oval on Sunday afternoon.
Davies, taken with pick 64 in the 2022 NAB AFLW Draft, will finally get her chance to shine after more than 12 months watching on from the sidelines due to a shoulder injury suffered in a practice match on the eve of her debut season. Standing 185cm tall, the former Under-18 All Australian and Gold Coast Suns Academy member is a promising prospect for the GIANTS, with Davies’ ability to compete both in the air and on the ground, along with her ruck craft, impressing coaches in her 12 months at the club.
The bubbly 19-year-old was informed of the news by coach Cam Bernasconi at a club lunch, involving all players and staff, on Wednesday. “It’s a great opportunity in this environment to announce that Fleur, you’ll make your debut on Sunday,” Bernasconi said to the cheers of Davies’ teammates. Asked moments later what she was most excited about for her debut against the Swans, the self-professed ‘cheeky’ footballer was brash and honest. “I’m most excited about winning,” she said.
Bernasconi said Davies’ debut was great reward for the adversity endured since joining the club. “It’s great that Fleur gets the opportunity to play her first game of AFLW this weekend as she’s a player we recruited last year and we’ve got lots of faith that she’ll be a great player for us this season but also for many years to come as well,” he said. “She’s got some really good traits that I think will hold up at the elite level and her thirst for competing is fantastic. After moving her whole life here last year and not getting to play a single game, to stick it out and work on her rehab, and her ability to crack in and have a really strong pre-season, it’s just awesome that she gets to run out for us on Sunday afternoon and she should be really proud. It’s one of the better moments when you get to announce players starting their careers and the roar that went up from the playing group and the staff as well was great.”
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #39
2023 AFLW Season Preview
Encouraging pre-season performances against Port Adelaide and Richmond have GIANTS fans excited for the 2023 AFLW season.
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #40
Germech to Realise Her AFLW Dream
A member of the inaugural GIANTS Female Academy program in 2021, Teagan Germech will make her AFLW debut this weekend.
Teagan Germech will finally realise her AFLW dream after being named to debut against the Swans in the GIANTS’ season-opener at North Sydney Oval on Sunday.
A member of the inaugural GIANTS Female Academy program in 2021, Germech’s opportunity caps off a remarkable tale of determination following years of relocation across NSW and the ACT in order to chase her AFLW dreams. After being overlooked in the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft despite representing the Allies, Germech spent two years playing football across Sydney and Canberra hoping to make it onto an AFLW list.
That dream became a reality in June 2023 when the powerful 177cm midfielder was added to the GIANTS’ list as a replacement player following a season-ending stress fracture to Tait Mackrill. After an impressive two-month stint since arriving at the club, the resilient 20-year-old was informed by coach Cam Bernasconi that on Sunday she would make her AFLW debut against the Swans.
Giant YoYo
All Australian
Most unnecessary and regrettable comment yet, given that the Swans AFLW did not win a single game last season and were awarded the wooden spoon.
Don't mind some friendly barbs being exchanged between teams but I don't think what was said is a friendly way to kick off the season for the derby.
Comment aside, hoping for a good Sunday arvo at the derby!
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #43
Currently 13 hats in the walk-in robe, plus 3 or 4 beanies.
- Nov 23, 2015
- 12,276
- 18,299
- AFL Club
- GWS
- Thread starter
- Moderator
- #44
Final team for Sunday's season-opener:
www.gwsgiants.com.au
Swans v GIANTS
Sunday, September 3 at 3:05pm
North Sydney Oval | Cammeraygal Country
Squad:
FB: Jodie Hicks, Pep Randall
HB: Chloe Dalton, Grace Hill, Tarni Evans
C: Alicia Eva, Nicola Barr, Madison Brazendale
HF: Zarlie Goldsworthy, Haneen Zreika, Jessica Doyle
FF: Georgia Garnett, Brodee Mowbray
RR: Fleur Davies, Annalyse Lister, Alyce Parker
Interchange: Cambridge McCormick, Katherine Smith, Ally Dallaway, Tegan Germech, Rebecca Beeson
Emergencies: Caitlin Miller, Jasmine Grierson, Tess Cattle
Two to Debut
Fleur Davies and Teagan Germech will make their AFLW debuts when they run out for the GIANTS on Sunday afternoon.
Swans v GIANTS
Sunday, September 3 at 3:05pm
North Sydney Oval | Cammeraygal Country
Squad:
FB: Jodie Hicks, Pep Randall
HB: Chloe Dalton, Grace Hill, Tarni Evans
C: Alicia Eva, Nicola Barr, Madison Brazendale
HF: Zarlie Goldsworthy, Haneen Zreika, Jessica Doyle
FF: Georgia Garnett, Brodee Mowbray
RR: Fleur Davies, Annalyse Lister, Alyce Parker
Interchange: Cambridge McCormick, Katherine Smith, Ally Dallaway, Tegan Germech, Rebecca Beeson
Emergencies: Caitlin Miller, Jasmine Grierson, Tess Cattle
Giant YoYo
All Australian
Final team for Sunday's season-opener:
Two to Debut
Fleur Davies and Teagan Germech will make their AFLW debuts when they run out for the GIANTS on Sunday afternoon.
Swans v GIANTS
Sunday, September 3 at 3:05pm
North Sydney Oval | Cammeraygal Country
Squad:
FB: Jodie Hicks, Pep Randall
HB: Chloe Dalton, Grace Hill, Tarni Evans
C: Alicia Eva, Nicola Barr, Madison Brazendale
HF: Zarlie Goldsworthy, Haneen Zreika, Jessica Doyle
FF: Georgia Garnett, Brodee Mowbray
RR: Fleur Davies, Annalyse Lister, Alyce Parker
Interchange: Cambridge McCormick, Katherine Smith, Ally Dallaway, Tegan Germech, Rebecca Beeson
Emergencies: Caitlin Miller, Jasmine Grierson, Tess Cattle
Anyone know about seating at the venue? Can see in pictures there are grandstands with seating there though just not sure if this is available to spectators.
Never been so wondering whether we should prepare to bring our own seats or if there is seating whether we should arrive a little earlier.
Giant YoYo
All Australian
Similar threads
