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The GIANTS claimed their first win of the 2022 VFL season with an 18-point victory over Port Melbourne at Blacktown International Sportspark on Sunday afternoon.
Finn Callaghan, Jake Stein and Jacob Wehr starred for the GIANTS as they held-off a spirited Port Melbourne side to record a 10.13 (73) to 7.13 (55) win.
Braydon Preuss pressed his claims for senior selection after a strong display in the ruck, registering a goal, 21 disposals and 41 hit-outs.
GIANTS VFL coach Damian Truslove attributed the win to his side’s ability to play through tough conditions in Blacktown.
“I’m really pleased with how we went about it against a really strong and mature team, especially in really tough conditions,” Truslove said.
"We managed to score heavily from turnovers on the back end of our pressure, which was the most pleasing part."
Truslove shared his assessments of the AFL and VFL listed players who played in the match.
AFL Listed Players:
9 Ryan Angwin
12 disposals, 2 inside-50s
Ryan's running patterns were outstanding to support the defence and he set up really well at the stoppages.
10 Jacob Wehr
27 disposals, 11 marks
Our best winger on the day as far as finding the ball. Jacob's work rate to support the defence and drive us forward was brilliant.
11 Braydon Preuss
15 disposals, 41 hit-outs
I was really impressed with Braydon. He set the game up for us with his work in the ruck and his positioning off the ball helped keep the game in our front half.
17 Finn Callaghan
34 disposals, 9 inside-50s
Finn found plenty of the ball through the middle and was very composed with the ball in hand. His gut running between contests was a real highlight.
21 Leek Aleer
10 marks, 5 tackles
He took 10 marks on the back of his really good positioning behind the ball. He attacked the opposition and was great with the ball in hand.
25 Lachlan Keeffe
1 goal, 8 marks, 16 disposals
It was a really solid performance in defence from Lachlan. His communication was outstanding and is always so composed with the ball in hand. He kicked a great goal late in the fourth quarter which was a reward for his positioning across the ground.
29 Cameron Fleeton
20 disposals, 8 marks
Really promising performance from Cam. He took eight marks and his positioning was also really good. He attacked the ball with aggression.
35 Will Shaw
13 disposals, 2 tackles
Ran really good patterns as our small forward and worked really hard to support the defence. He gave himself the opportunity to hit the scoreboard and set up really well at the stoppages.
40 Adam Kennedy
1 goal, 12 disposals
Adam ran on top of the ground. He did a lot of selfless running to support the defence and was composed with the ball in hand. He kicked a great goal on the run.
42 Jake Stein
1 goal, 29 disposals
Jake's in really good form. He played on their most dangerous forward and won that contest whilst still giving us great offensive drive.
45 Cooper Hamilton
7 disposals, 2 tackles
Cooper had a job on their best small forward and was really disciplined on that player. Was another player with really good drive off halfback.
46 Callum Brown
7 disposals, 3 marks
Callum worked really hard in the forward half. His leading patterns were good, and I was really impressed pressure.
VFL Listed and Academy Players:
Harry Grintell
6 disposals, 2 marks
He was busy up forward. He helped bring the ball to ground and his chasing pressure was really good.
Sam Frost
21 disposals, 10 marks
Sam had to play a couple of roles across the wing and half back. He had great patterns on the wing and had a fantastic last quarter getting 13 disposals.
Billy Clark
23 disposals, 12 marks
He's a really solid defender. He helped our ball movement with his positioning and was fantastic in the air.
Ryan Hebron
4 goals, 14 disposals
Ryan set the game up for us kicking four goals in the first quarter. He's so dangerous bringing the ball to ground and he went on to play a really solid defensive role in the second half.
Brodie Romensky
14 disposals, 3 tackles
He was really tough and hard around the contest. He continues to improve his stoppage craft.
Max Monaghan
16 disposals, 5 marks
Was lively up forward bringing the ball to ground and is continually working on his craft.
Josh Green
18 disposals, 1 goal
Josh played as our second ruckman and competed really well. He got to play more as a midfielder in the second half and was hard and tough around the contest.
Hamish Gilmore
10 disposals, 6 marks
Hamish defended really well across halfback and was instrumental with the ball. Unfortunately, he hurt his knee and will be sidelined for a short period.
Leyton Chisholm
1 goal, 14 disposals
Similar to Brodie, he was tough and hard around the contest.
Alex Smout
32 disposals, 12 marks
Found plenty of the ball through the middle. Really good gut running between contests and was extremely clean with the ball in hand.
Ethan Grace
7 disposals, 2 tackles
A 19-year-old from the GIANTS Academy, Ethan got his VFL opportunity off the back of his good form in the Academy. He ran really good offensively and will gain a lot from the experience at this level.
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Finn Callaghan, Jake Stein and Jacob Wehr starred for the GIANTS as they held-off a spirited Port Melbourne side to record a 10.13 (73) to 7.13 (55) win.
Braydon Preuss pressed his claims for senior selection after a strong display in the ruck, registering a goal, 21 disposals and 41 hit-outs.
GIANTS VFL coach Damian Truslove attributed the win to his side’s ability to play through tough conditions in Blacktown.
“I’m really pleased with how we went about it against a really strong and mature team, especially in really tough conditions,” Truslove said.
"We managed to score heavily from turnovers on the back end of our pressure, which was the most pleasing part."
Truslove shared his assessments of the AFL and VFL listed players who played in the match.
AFL Listed Players:
9 Ryan Angwin
12 disposals, 2 inside-50s
Ryan's running patterns were outstanding to support the defence and he set up really well at the stoppages.
10 Jacob Wehr
27 disposals, 11 marks
Our best winger on the day as far as finding the ball. Jacob's work rate to support the defence and drive us forward was brilliant.
11 Braydon Preuss
15 disposals, 41 hit-outs
I was really impressed with Braydon. He set the game up for us with his work in the ruck and his positioning off the ball helped keep the game in our front half.
17 Finn Callaghan
34 disposals, 9 inside-50s
Finn found plenty of the ball through the middle and was very composed with the ball in hand. His gut running between contests was a real highlight.
21 Leek Aleer
10 marks, 5 tackles
He took 10 marks on the back of his really good positioning behind the ball. He attacked the opposition and was great with the ball in hand.
25 Lachlan Keeffe
1 goal, 8 marks, 16 disposals
It was a really solid performance in defence from Lachlan. His communication was outstanding and is always so composed with the ball in hand. He kicked a great goal late in the fourth quarter which was a reward for his positioning across the ground.
29 Cameron Fleeton
20 disposals, 8 marks
Really promising performance from Cam. He took eight marks and his positioning was also really good. He attacked the ball with aggression.
35 Will Shaw
13 disposals, 2 tackles
Ran really good patterns as our small forward and worked really hard to support the defence. He gave himself the opportunity to hit the scoreboard and set up really well at the stoppages.
40 Adam Kennedy
1 goal, 12 disposals
Adam ran on top of the ground. He did a lot of selfless running to support the defence and was composed with the ball in hand. He kicked a great goal on the run.
42 Jake Stein
1 goal, 29 disposals
Jake's in really good form. He played on their most dangerous forward and won that contest whilst still giving us great offensive drive.
45 Cooper Hamilton
7 disposals, 2 tackles
Cooper had a job on their best small forward and was really disciplined on that player. Was another player with really good drive off halfback.
46 Callum Brown
7 disposals, 3 marks
Callum worked really hard in the forward half. His leading patterns were good, and I was really impressed pressure.
VFL Listed and Academy Players:
Harry Grintell
6 disposals, 2 marks
He was busy up forward. He helped bring the ball to ground and his chasing pressure was really good.
Sam Frost
21 disposals, 10 marks
Sam had to play a couple of roles across the wing and half back. He had great patterns on the wing and had a fantastic last quarter getting 13 disposals.
Billy Clark
23 disposals, 12 marks
He's a really solid defender. He helped our ball movement with his positioning and was fantastic in the air.
Ryan Hebron
4 goals, 14 disposals
Ryan set the game up for us kicking four goals in the first quarter. He's so dangerous bringing the ball to ground and he went on to play a really solid defensive role in the second half.
Brodie Romensky
14 disposals, 3 tackles
He was really tough and hard around the contest. He continues to improve his stoppage craft.
Max Monaghan
16 disposals, 5 marks
Was lively up forward bringing the ball to ground and is continually working on his craft.
Josh Green
18 disposals, 1 goal
Josh played as our second ruckman and competed really well. He got to play more as a midfielder in the second half and was hard and tough around the contest.
Hamish Gilmore
10 disposals, 6 marks
Hamish defended really well across halfback and was instrumental with the ball. Unfortunately, he hurt his knee and will be sidelined for a short period.
Leyton Chisholm
1 goal, 14 disposals
Similar to Brodie, he was tough and hard around the contest.
Alex Smout
32 disposals, 12 marks
Found plenty of the ball through the middle. Really good gut running between contests and was extremely clean with the ball in hand.
Ethan Grace
7 disposals, 2 tackles
A 19-year-old from the GIANTS Academy, Ethan got his VFL opportunity off the back of his good form in the Academy. He ran really good offensively and will gain a lot from the experience at this level.
GIANTS Claim Opening Round Win in VFL
Draftee Finn Callaghan starred as the GIANTS opened the 2022 VFL season with a win.
