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Injured.
The notable absentee is Emma Swanson who is recovering from a foot injury and will miss the opening round but is expected to be in contention for round two. - http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2018-02-01/aflw-team-named-for-demons-clash
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Good summary of GWS' moves over the off season in this article. We have significantly strengthened the midfield (including getting Renee Forth back from injury after missing the whole of season 2017). The problem will remain the forward line's ability to score - although Cora Staunton could be a real x-factor wildcard there with her mass of Gaelic football experience. Defence has been strengthened with Tanya Hetherington's arrival, but isn't as strong as other teams. Hopefully, though, we can surprise a few teams!
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/s...e/news-story/0df2a7e539196bc94082a54d8dd13259
Here are some of the players to keep an eye on.
CORA STAUNTON
Gaelic football legend Cora Staunton could be the recruit of the year in AFLW. In her first competitive match of footy against last year’s runner up Brisbane she booted two quick goals and looked a standout. The ‘legend’ title is no exaggeration. Staunton is listed among the greatest Irish athletes ever and has represented her country in football, Gaelic football and rugby union.
REBECCA BEESON
At 19 years of age Beeson is one of the best young players on the Giants team. The Sydney local has the footy brains to go with her talent and has a strong overhead mark to top it off.
TANYA HEATHERINGTON
A key defender Tanya Hetherington has been named in the Giants leadership group. At 32 she is another experienced leader who has had lots of success in VFLW where she was captain of the strong Diamond Creek side.
RENEE FORTH
The West Australian was signed as one of the Giants Marquee players last year but an ACL injury saw her miss the entire season. She is back in action, fit and ready to make up for lost time.
ALICIA EVA
Alicia Eva is another great signing, she was vice-captain of Collingwood last year and runner up in their best and fairest. Not only does she bring talent Eva is another on-field coach for Alan McConnell after working for a number of years for the Calder Cannons TAC Cup team working with AFL stars Jake Lever and Peter Wright.
EMMA SWANSON
Another marquee player from WA Swanson is all class and was one of their best players in the first year of AFLW. She knows how to find the ball and has great vision and skills when in possession.
COURTNEY GUM
The 35 year old South Australian has a list of achievements as long as her arm including the SANFL best and fairest and the Mostyn Medal in Sydney in 2012. An inside midfielder with skills on both sides of her body Gum will play a vital role in 2018.
JODIE HICKS
In the mould of her Sydney Sixers team mate Ellyse Perry Hicks is one of NSW brightest sporting talents. The 18 year old from Hay in southern NSW starred for the state at national level.st the group and we are looking forward to what’s to come in season 2018,” he said.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/s...e/news-story/0df2a7e539196bc94082a54d8dd13259
Here are some of the players to keep an eye on.
CORA STAUNTON
Gaelic football legend Cora Staunton could be the recruit of the year in AFLW. In her first competitive match of footy against last year’s runner up Brisbane she booted two quick goals and looked a standout. The ‘legend’ title is no exaggeration. Staunton is listed among the greatest Irish athletes ever and has represented her country in football, Gaelic football and rugby union.
REBECCA BEESON
At 19 years of age Beeson is one of the best young players on the Giants team. The Sydney local has the footy brains to go with her talent and has a strong overhead mark to top it off.
TANYA HEATHERINGTON
A key defender Tanya Hetherington has been named in the Giants leadership group. At 32 she is another experienced leader who has had lots of success in VFLW where she was captain of the strong Diamond Creek side.
RENEE FORTH
The West Australian was signed as one of the Giants Marquee players last year but an ACL injury saw her miss the entire season. She is back in action, fit and ready to make up for lost time.
ALICIA EVA
Alicia Eva is another great signing, she was vice-captain of Collingwood last year and runner up in their best and fairest. Not only does she bring talent Eva is another on-field coach for Alan McConnell after working for a number of years for the Calder Cannons TAC Cup team working with AFL stars Jake Lever and Peter Wright.
EMMA SWANSON
Another marquee player from WA Swanson is all class and was one of their best players in the first year of AFLW. She knows how to find the ball and has great vision and skills when in possession.
COURTNEY GUM
The 35 year old South Australian has a list of achievements as long as her arm including the SANFL best and fairest and the Mostyn Medal in Sydney in 2012. An inside midfielder with skills on both sides of her body Gum will play a vital role in 2018.
JODIE HICKS
In the mould of her Sydney Sixers team mate Ellyse Perry Hicks is one of NSW brightest sporting talents. The 18 year old from Hay in southern NSW starred for the state at national level.st the group and we are looking forward to what’s to come in season 2018,” he said.
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As I was getting my morning coffee while changing trains at strathfield I noticed the M90 bus to Liverpool....
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And the Western Weekender (Penrith and surrounds) is getting in on the act....
http://westernweekender.com.au/2018/01/giants-learn-lessons-from-tough-debut-season/
http://westernweekender.com.au/2018/01/giants-learn-lessons-from-tough-debut-season/
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This is big.
Usually they couldnt give a stuff about our club.
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Great article and description/comments by Renee Tomkins ... hence very surprised at her omission from the opening game.
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Fantastic first quarter, we're looking really fit, overhead marking great as well
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I missed the first goal, but how good did Cora look with the second!
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can the umps do more to help Melbourne?
frees in forward 50, and another dubious 50m penalty
frees in forward 50, and another dubious 50m penalty
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much better, pies skills were pretty ordinary
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I’ve seen more “handballs” in a Bulldogs men’s game.
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Breeze feels like it is moving across the ground more for the final quarter. Demons will still have it though.
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Would love to see a replay of the siren mark, pretty sure Jacinda took that
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The invisible woman?
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Has looked really good considering she supposedly hasn't played much footy before
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Disappointed we lost, but totally proud of the team, that was a serious performance and a huge step up on last years skills
Commiserations on the loss, but plenty to look forward to in the future for the Giants.
Full match report is now up.
Full match report is now up.
