- May 31, 2016
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Well, just when we thought the season might be slipping away our boys produced one of their best performances of the year to take down the defending premiers Brisbane Lions on their home deck at the Gabba. Against a star-studded midfield, the return of Finn Callaghan and the inclusion of Harry Rowston made a massive difference to the midfield mix, with greatly improved results at centre clearances in particular. Aaron Cadman has easily his best game for the club and looked every bit a number one draft pick on the way to kicking five goals and taking 13 marks, while Toby Bedford looked more at home as a small, defensive pressure forward.
Opposition watch
The task doesn’t get too much easier in this week against the Gold Coast Suns. Although we’ve had the wood on them in recent years, Gold Coast are having their best season to date so far and look destined to play finals for the first time in their 15-season history. A quirk in the fixture means the Suns have only played 12 games heading into Round 15, so while level with us on 32 points, they currently boast an impressive 8-4 record in 2025.
Gold Coast have a stacked midfield with the likes of Touk Miller, Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell as their major ball-winners alongside the consistently solid ruck Jarrod Witts. Up forward, the two Ben’s – King and Long, have kicked 57 goals between them as one of the outstanding tall/small forward threats in the league. You’d imagine Sam Taylor gets the job on King and Connor Idun will be tasked with marking Long. Down back, off-season recruits Daniel Rioli and John Noble have been damaging from half-back and transformed the Suns’ game style with more run and gun coming out of defence.
The Suns are far from unbeatable though, in fact they’re a little bit like us with their recent Jekyll and Hyde form, losing to some sides they were favourites to beat. They also enter this match on the back of consecutive losses to Fremantle and Geelong, so they will be desperate to regain their early form heading into the business end of the season.
Potential team changes
Unfortunately, it looks like Brent Daniels will again be missing a stretch of games after being subbed off early against the Lions with an abdominal strain. Toby Greene, if deemed fit, is the likely inclusion. Beyond that, it’s unlikely that we’ll see many other changes to a winning team on the back of a strong performance. Jake Stringer was listed as returning this week according to the latest rehab report, but has he earned the right to be a walk-up starter? And who would we leave out if he is? I've said previously that he and Callum Brown are likely fighting for one spot in our best 23, and the Irishman was good against the Lions, kicking three goals. Josaia Delana looked lively at times but could be under pressure if the club looks to recall a more experienced player like Jacob Wehr or Toby McMullin.
Adam Giant’s prediction: GWS by 13 points.
So, fellow Giants fans, what are you expecting for this week’s match against Gold Coast?
Opposition watch
The task doesn’t get too much easier in this week against the Gold Coast Suns. Although we’ve had the wood on them in recent years, Gold Coast are having their best season to date so far and look destined to play finals for the first time in their 15-season history. A quirk in the fixture means the Suns have only played 12 games heading into Round 15, so while level with us on 32 points, they currently boast an impressive 8-4 record in 2025.
Gold Coast have a stacked midfield with the likes of Touk Miller, Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell as their major ball-winners alongside the consistently solid ruck Jarrod Witts. Up forward, the two Ben’s – King and Long, have kicked 57 goals between them as one of the outstanding tall/small forward threats in the league. You’d imagine Sam Taylor gets the job on King and Connor Idun will be tasked with marking Long. Down back, off-season recruits Daniel Rioli and John Noble have been damaging from half-back and transformed the Suns’ game style with more run and gun coming out of defence.
The Suns are far from unbeatable though, in fact they’re a little bit like us with their recent Jekyll and Hyde form, losing to some sides they were favourites to beat. They also enter this match on the back of consecutive losses to Fremantle and Geelong, so they will be desperate to regain their early form heading into the business end of the season.
Potential team changes
Unfortunately, it looks like Brent Daniels will again be missing a stretch of games after being subbed off early against the Lions with an abdominal strain. Toby Greene, if deemed fit, is the likely inclusion. Beyond that, it’s unlikely that we’ll see many other changes to a winning team on the back of a strong performance. Jake Stringer was listed as returning this week according to the latest rehab report, but has he earned the right to be a walk-up starter? And who would we leave out if he is? I've said previously that he and Callum Brown are likely fighting for one spot in our best 23, and the Irishman was good against the Lions, kicking three goals. Josaia Delana looked lively at times but could be under pressure if the club looks to recall a more experienced player like Jacob Wehr or Toby McMullin.
Adam Giant’s prediction: GWS by 13 points.
So, fellow Giants fans, what are you expecting for this week’s match against Gold Coast?
