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Don't think there's much excuses for this team to not be right in the mix for top 4 next year, loaded with talent all over the field, another year as being a part of the system as opposed to having to learn a new system. This is probably the best I've ever felt about us going into a new season, elite talent, sustainable winning style and a great coach, it could really be the year. Think we'll trot out the best/most talented 22 in the comp next year with how much talent with have all over the field, only nits you could pick with this team imo are probably the fact we're maybe an inside mid short and it might be nice to have another goal kicking option up forward but that's about it and they're not big holes that realistically could be filled by internal development this year and if they don't we're still in a really good position.My goodness, the Melbourne media actually saying something positive about GWS?
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GWS GIANTS
13th oldest and 14th most experienced list entering 2024 - Lost Preliminary Final (13-10)
It made much more sense last year when the Giants were just floating in mediocrity, after yet another off-season where they saw big names depart the club. And yet, as we all fell in love with, Adam Kingsley turned things around for the men in orange and got them within a point of a staggering Grand Final appearance. You could argue they were closer to a flag in 2016, and they actually played in the decider in 2019, but 2024 is a heck of a time to be a GWS fan because they should still be this good for a while. The likes of Greene, Kelly, Whitfield and Coniglio still have a few years left at this level while the generation led by Taylor, Buckley, Daniels and Briggs are just reaching their primes now. The production line of high draft picks turning into stars chugs along unabated, and Hogan’s 2023 emergence buys time for Cadman to live up to his draft billing. By the end of last season the Giants just looked like a team without a real flaw - maybe some of the guys who improved dramatically last year will take a step backwards, but otherwise this looks like a group ready to contend and keep contending.
Premiership window: 2024-27
If we can start the year well despite our fixturing issues....I think we are a chance at some home finals.
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Yep kicking into gear from R1 instead of halfway through the season should mitigate a tougher fixture and potential injury regression
Pez and cheese on the wings?GWS GIANTS
B: Jack Buckley, Sam Taylor, Connor Idun
HB: Lachie Ash, Harry Himmelberg, Lachie Whitfield
C: Isaac Cumming, Tom Green, Harry Perryman
HF: Toby Bedford, Jake Riccardi, Brent Daniels
F: Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan, Toby Greene
FOLL: Kieren Briggs, Callan Ward, Josh Kelly
I/C: Finn Callaghan, Stephen Coniglio, Aaron Cadman, Phoenix Gothard, Nick Haynes (sub)
Key off-season ins: Phoenix Gothard, James Leake
Key off-season outs: Daniel Lloyd, Phil Davis, Matt Flynn
WE SAY: Behind-the-scenes footage of the Giants’ draft showed how much they value Pick 12 Phoenix Gothard given how well he would compliment their forward line. National recruiting manager Adrian Caruso even revealed they would’ve considered him at Pick 8, such is how high Gothard was on their draft board, a pick they ended up trading. Fellow draftee James Leake, who can play forward and back, would also be a sneaky chance for Round 1, but seems less likely. Elsewhere, Kieren Briggs’ has locked down the No. 1 ruck role and should again stay solo even if Braydon Preuss is healthy. They’d ideally give Leek Aleer more senior games, but it’s a tough defence to crack into. Speaking of more senior games, Aaron Cadman should be given ample opportunities to take another leap forward in a contract year for the former No. 1 draft pick —and GWS frankly needs a more consistent running partner for Jesse Hogan.
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Just looking at this team I think we have to go into this season with the mindset that we are a real premiership contender, guys like Toby might be the best player this club has for a long time and we need to capitalize on these prime years because he's ticked over 30 now and there's only going to be a few more bites at the apple with him in the team before he's gone. It's great that we still have a strong young talent base to build on that's going to keep us in good shape for a long time but the superstar tier 1 players like Toby are the guys that you need to win that only come around so often. Doesn't even include Cogs, Kelly and Whitfield as well who although have a few years left of high quality play the well is going to run dry eventually. This isn't like last year where it's happy fun time that we made it to the prelim and had a great run that caught everyone by surprise that has to be high standard from the jump. It's going to be a harder year with more injuries likely to come and a tougher schedule but we're in a good position to be able to mitigate those potential issues.GWS GIANTS
B: Jack Buckley, Sam Taylor, Connor Idun
HB: Lachie Ash, Harry Himmelberg, Lachie Whitfield
C: Isaac Cumming, Tom Green, Harry Perryman
HF: Toby Bedford, Jake Riccardi, Brent Daniels
F: Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan, Toby Greene
FOLL: Kieren Briggs, Callan Ward, Josh Kelly
I/C: Finn Callaghan, Stephen Coniglio, Aaron Cadman, Phoenix Gothard, Nick Haynes (sub)
Key off-season ins: Phoenix Gothard, James Leake
Key off-season outs: Daniel Lloyd, Phil Davis, Matt Flynn
WE SAY: Behind-the-scenes footage of the Giants’ draft showed how much they value Pick 12 Phoenix Gothard given how well he would compliment their forward line. National recruiting manager Adrian Caruso even revealed they would’ve considered him at Pick 8, such is how high Gothard was on their draft board, a pick they ended up trading. Fellow draftee James Leake, who can play forward and back, would also be a sneaky chance for Round 1, but seems less likely. Elsewhere, Kieren Briggs’ has locked down the No. 1 ruck role and should again stay solo even if Braydon Preuss is healthy. They’d ideally give Leek Aleer more senior games, but it’s a tough defence to crack into. Speaking of more senior games, Aaron Cadman should be given ample opportunities to take another leap forward in a contract year for the former No. 1 draft pick —and GWS frankly needs a more consistent running partner for Jesse Hogan.
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What about Harry H. He was pretty good as backup ruck last year, was doing it when Toby kicked the winner vs swans.
Cadman is not a winger imo
The backline is pretty tall. I think Haynes is outside our best 25 or so, will play only if others are injured.
Ward had some really good moments but there was definitely times when he looked 34, he was subbed out of the pies game and rightfully so because he was no good but was also fantastic against Port the week before. There's still enough there imo that there's going to be good games and moments with him but think there are also going to be more downs this season as well and is probably someone they should be looking to manage if they still see him as part of the best 23. Cats managed Selwood a bit in last year giving him the odd game off and I think that's the right way to approach it if he's still good enough. Finn in the drivers seat to be the 4th main on baller but we're crossing our fingers a bit there because we haven't seen him fully do that yet but I think it's a worthwhile bet to make that'll work out.
Love Rowston, think if he gets an opportunity in the team it'll be hard for them to drop him back out.
There's some dangerous players in that mix. Depth is gonna be super important next year. We had a fantastic run this year but that depth is pretty good.
Yep. I reckon it’s great that players will have to really earn their spots. Even guys like Gruz… they will have to work their arse off to make a good impression and try and get a game in the ones.
I'd love to see Gruz pop off this year as well...we don't wanna lose those top end guys coz they can't get in the squad. He's got so much potential too.
