Mod. Notice Giants Board Summary of Thread Links

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In order to keep the board easy to access and navigate, particularly on mobile devices we have "unstickied" a lot of threads, those and any other threads of probable ongoing AFL interest will be listed below:

(See post 3 for 2021 threads)

2018

Giants in the Media
Trade Hypotheticals (opposition posters post here)
GWS Giants Academy News & Discussion
Giants Coaching. Your thoughts.
GWS Giants - AFL Women's
Non Giants AFL discussion
2018 GWS Membership
2018 Fixture
2018 Starting 22
Guernsey number changes
Giants Board Fantasy Leagues

 

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As we head into 2019, significant thread shortcuts:

Official Club Stuff - 2019 GWS Membership
List Mgmt. - 2019 List Management: Contracts, Trading, Drafting, Academy
Prediction - Bold 2019 Predictions. Role and Player changes
Best 22 2019
Analysis - Giants Coaching. Congratulations Adam Kingsley

Adam Kingsley

Age

50

Ht

183cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.9

4star

K

11.5

4star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.1

4star

T

1.3

3star

No current season stats available

D

16.4

4star

K

10.4

4star

HB

6.0

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

& welcome to GWS.
2nds - WSU Giants NEAFL 2019
Women's Footy - GWS Giants - AFL Women's
Training - 2019 Giants Preseason
News - Giants in the Media

 

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And the 2021 version;

2021 Giants Membership - 10 Year Celebration

10 years A rough 2020 for the club, let alone the country/world, has been followed up with a disheartening off season so far with the loss of Jezza(Home sick), Williams(Paid Overs), Corr(Paid Overs), Hately(Opportunity & Homesick), Caldwell(Paid Overs and Opportunity) and Landon(Behind too...

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List Mgmt. - 2021 List Management: Academy, Contracts, Trading & Draft

Some more trade and draft resources. Courtesy of Lore. Key Off-Season Dates This is a comprehensive list including dates for draft combines, list lodgements, delisted free agency windows and return to train dates. I had to collate these from three different club websites because the AFL is...

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2021 Injuries

Well that didn’t take long

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Toast - Possible 2021 milestones

I know... it’s early... but I had a bit of time on my hands... So here are some milestones that might (in some cases should) be hit in the next season (with the possibility of 6 new Life Members) Career Games milestones: 200 Shane Mumford (192) needs 8 Matt De Boer (187) needs 13 150 Toby...

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News - Giants in the Media

Hi all, This is not specifically on topic, but rather than create a specific thread for this, I'll place it here and a reminder in the Forum Rules thread, to gain maximum exposure. I note that this relates to a practice that has happened on this board, and indeed on most boards within...

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List Mgmt. - Death Ride 2021: Collingwood First Round Pick is ours!

Yet ANOTHER reason to want the worst for Collingwood, it's like Chirstmas in December

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Women's Footy - AFLW 2021 - GWS Women's Thread

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Review - Ex Giants player watch

At times I wish they wouldn't necessarily publish updates like that, given how reticent clubs can be with injury news at other times. It just gives another bone for the "see, mental health is always just an excuse" crowd, especially when accompanied by silence on other fronts.

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In order to keep the board easy to access and navigate, particularly on mobile devices we have "unstickied" a lot of threads, those and any other threads of probable ongoing AFL interest will be listed below:

As we head into 2023, non-stickied notable threads:

Prediction - 2023 GWS Giants - Predicted best 22, breakout player(s), general player/team discussion & questions

We have our 2023 squad settled, all draftees are on board, and it's time to think (dream!) about what season 2023 may hold. We normally have a "best 22" thread, but usually tends to hold snippets of discussion wider than that, hence the slightly broader title encompassing all things...

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Preview - Pre-Season 2023

Kelly getting an early start

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Fixture - 2023 Fixture & general game/ground/fixture questions

https://www.afl.com.au/news/870748/r1-fixture-fierce-rivals-to-open-season-cats-face-pies-ross-meets-former-side ROUND ONE, 2023 Thursday, March 16 Richmond v Carlton, MCG, 7.20pm AEDT, Seven Friday, March 17 Geelong v Collingwood, MCG, 7.40pm AEDT, Seven Saturday, March 18 North Melbourne v...

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News - Giants in the Media

Hi all, This is not specifically on topic, but rather than create a specific thread for this, I'll place it here and a reminder in the Forum Rules thread, to gain maximum exposure. I note that this relates to a practice that has happened on this board, and indeed on most boards within...

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Oppo Camp - Non Giants AFL discussion

Noticed we didnt have a place to discuss all things footy, that isnt Giants related. To kick it off. How does every think the Bombers will go in 2017 after their year in the wilderness? I think they will start very strong and then fade as the year goes on. Finishing anywhwere between 9th and...

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Prediction - GWS THE FUTURE

Hi guys seem as 2022 is done and dusted for the Giants I thought it would be nice to look to the future and see what our team may look like in 3 years time. Obviously there will be trades done and players lost but could be a nice discussion point. The players that are 30 years old and will be...

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End The Sheedy Medal. Time for a Change?

Is it time after a decade to have our B&F named after Giants champions instead of Sheeds? I reckon a Ward Davis Medal (or swap names around) should be announced for the new season. Thoughts?

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Rumour - Potential loss of free-to-air coverage

This sounds ominous: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/aug/12/missing-the-mark-could-afls-new-deal-leave-fewer-games-on-free-to-air-tv I can't see how the loss of free-to-air coverage for non-Victorian clubs like GWS would help our development. It's a pity we don't have someone on the...

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GIANTS PODCAST - 2023

Guys, I understand there used to be a podcast Never Surrender that I used to listen to but they have not posted since 20 April 2022. I am sure there are a few in here who could get something up and going if they are pulling the pin? Thoughts on this guys?

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Toast - GWS Greatest Ever Team (Rolling)

Changes at end of 2025: IN: C.IDUN OUT: H.PERRYMAN Changes at end of 2023: Leadership change: Greene to captain, Ward to vice INS: T.GREEN, J.HOGAN OUT: J.PATTON SUB: H.PERRYMAN Changes at end of 2022: IN: H.PERRYMAN OUT: J.GILES Positional Change: Coniglio to rover. Treloar to bench. Changes...

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Analysis - Giants captaincy - where to from here?

There was a great deal of enthusiasm last year when Coniglio was announced as our first standalone captain, taking over from Ward and Davis. But with two rounds to go, he now finds himself dropped on form after constant under-performance, and terrible inconsistency from the team. Something is...

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In the Community

Post your reports here of how the Mighty Giants are winning over the West (and capital) http://m.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2015-09-18/a-giant-future-with-parramatta

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Grassroots Footy in NSW

I dont think we have a thread for this. If so please close. Unfortunately my 1st post on this is a sad one for footy with what looks like the end of the Mudgee Black Swans. http://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/4458519/swan-song/?cs=1611 Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

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Review - Ex Giants player watch

Plenty of ex players at different clubs so to keep track of any impressive performance at AFL level or below and other news I am surprised Hampton was named tonight but hope he goes well Townsend kept up his form last night and hope he has a good season and maybe we can do a token trade to get...

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Again, as we head into season 2024, in order to keep the board easy to access and navigate, particularly on mobile devices we have (also on orders from above!) "unstickied" a lot of threads; commonly referenced threads of ongoing interest throughout the season will be listed below:

Training - Pre-Season 2024 - they're back

Well, you've been asking: "when's pre-season start?" The answer is, courtesy of the GWS media team - "tomorrow"! Any fan reports from training would be well appreciated.

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Prediction - 2024 GWS Giants - Predicted best 22, breakout player(s), general player/team discussion & questions

Let's go early Buckley Taylor Himmelberg Ash Whitfield Idun Cogs Green Kelly Briggs Callaghan Cumming Daniels Greene Bedford Riccardi Hogan E.Himmelberg* Ward Fantasia* Perryman Cadman I can see a world where XO or Rowston take Wards spot. Or XO/Darcy are ahead of Fantasia. I think...

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Toast - Potential Milestones in Season 2024

Just having a forward look at some of the potential milestones that players could reach in the coming season: 300 games - Calllan Ward (currently 295) 250 games for GWS - Callan Ward (currently 235) 200 games - Josh Kelly (currently 198) 150 games - Jesse Hogan (currently 140) 100 games - Sam...

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Podcast - Never Surrender Podcast

Hey guys! I made my first guest appearance (Ragnar Lothbrok) on the pod last week and we are looking for more discussion points and maybe even some guest appearances from a few of you passionate Giant supporters who have so much knowledge of the club. It is a fan podcast where we talk all...

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News - 2024 AFL Fixture Discussion & Questions

We've heard of a potential ofAFL opener in Sydney in 2024, looks like the AFL has confirmed a potential opener for next season. https://www.afl.com.au/news/1054725/afl-floats-sydney-double-header-to-open-2024-season-giants-collingwood-swans-melbourne-carlton-richmond THE AFL has floated with...

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News - Giants in the Media

Hi all, This is not specifically on topic, but rather than create a specific thread for this, I'll place it here and a reminder in the Forum Rules thread, to gain maximum exposure. I note that this relates to a practice that has happened on this board, and indeed on most boards within...

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Toast - Giants Coaching: the Adam Kingsley Era (Coach of the Year 2023)

Time to retire the old thread - I was just awaiting this announcement. An outstanding job this year by Adam and all of his assistant coaches. https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/1440537/kingsley-crowned-coaches-coach Adam Kingsley has ridden the wave of the orange tsunami with the first-year...

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Toast - Toby love thread

Will kick this off by saying this kid is a sensational player and love his win attitude he brings to the team. Also think we are a foot taller when he plays.

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Oppo Camp - Non Giants AFL discussion

Noticed we didnt have a place to discuss all things footy, that isnt Giants related. To kick it off. How does every think the Bombers will go in 2017 after their year in the wilderness? I think they will start very strong and then fade as the year goes on. Finishing anywhwere between 9th and...

www.bigfooty.com

Review - Ex Giants player watch

Plenty of ex players at different clubs so to keep track of any impressive performance at AFL level or below and other news I am surprised Hampton was named tonight but hope he goes well Townsend kept up his form last night and hope he has a good season and maybe we can do a token trade to get...

www.bigfooty.com

Toast - GWS Greatest Ever Team (Rolling)

Changes at end of 2025: IN: C.IDUN OUT: H.PERRYMAN Changes at end of 2023: Leadership change: Greene to captain, Ward to vice INS: T.GREEN, J.HOGAN OUT: J.PATTON SUB: H.PERRYMAN Changes at end of 2022: IN: H.PERRYMAN OUT: J.GILES Positional Change: Coniglio to rover. Treloar to bench. Changes...

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News - GWS to have training base built; Tom Wills Oval

Looks like we will finally have our training base issues sorted: GREATER Western Sydney will have a permanent training base over summer after the announcement of a new centre to be built at Sydney Olympic Park. ‘This centre will provide our talented young playing list with elite training...

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GWS in Canberra

Article in today’s Canberra Times but unfortunately under a paywall. Some key information from the article for those interested says League is looking to “close out” a “decade long deal” with our ACT government deal is approx $3 million a year and includes 3 AFL matches a year and AFLW...

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Leadership- The GWS Board

So the big guy steps down. Tony Sheperd has retired as Chair https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/video/1410719/afl-r23-post-match-tony-shepherd-ao?videoId=1410719&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1692500175001

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Life Members

Did a search couldn’t find a thread, even though I swear there is one. Giant Strides if there is please merge. Put all our Life member announcements here and those who you believe deserve one. Our latest Got to be honest, him over the Lamberts leaves a sour taste. Current Life Members Kevin...

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Grassroots Footy in NSW

I dont think we have a thread for this. If so please close. Unfortunately my 1st post on this is a sad one for footy with what looks like the end of the Mudgee Black Swans. http://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/4458519/swan-song/?cs=1611 Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

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In the Community

Post your reports here of how the Mighty Giants are winning over the West (and capital) http://m.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2015-09-18/a-giant-future-with-parramatta

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Giants in the AFL Hall of Fame? Who do we think we'll see there?

I love the concept of the hall of fame, something that is done much better than the Rugby codes (which is more my background) and I think about who should or could go in to the HOF, or what sort of things could a player do to push them into contention, I think about this far much more than I...

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Opinion - which was the greatest Giants season in our history?

I know our greatest Giants season of all time is yet to come, as that will be our inaugural Premiership side! Our club has played 12 AFL seasons, making the finals an impressive 6 times. 4 of these final appearance have resulted in Preliminary finals, and 1 unforgettable Grand Final appearance...

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2026 threads of note:

2026 GWS List Management https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...ement-academy-free-agent-trade-draft.1404057/

2026 Team & player discussion https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2026-gws-giants-best-23-breakout-player-s.1403074/

2026 Giants VFL https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/gws-giants-vfl-2026.1403675/

2026 Fixture https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/2026-fixture.1403600/

GWS in the Media https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/giants-in-the-media.887469/

GWS Social Media https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/giants-social-media-best-in-the-business.1214114/

Grassroots Footy NSW https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/grassroots-footy-in-nsw.1158303/

Canberra discussion https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/gws-in-canberra.1340883/

Ex-Giants discussion https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/ex-giants-player-watch.1188935/

Non-Giants AFL Discussion https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/non-giants-afl-discussion.1153441/

Life members: https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/life-members.1370097/