I view this as a great test of where we are at moving into 2024. Most would agree we should be expecting a top 4 finish and knocking off the pies in round 1 will go a long way towards that considering the relatively easier run we have after that.
Preview Opening Round 2024, GWS Giants vs Collingwood, Saturday March 9, 7.30pm AEST, Giants Stadium
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Too dangerous: Toby Greene wouldn’t let his daughter play rugby league
On the eve of the AFL’s opportunistic relocation to Sydney and south-east Queensland for the opening round, Giants champion Toby Greene has described rugby league as a “way more” dangerous game than Australian rules.
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One of the biggest clubs of any code will multigenerational support after they’ve just won a flag against the newest in frontier territory.
Too dangerous: Toby Greene wouldn’t let his daughter play rugby league
On the eve of the AFL’s opportunistic relocation to Sydney and south-east Queensland for the opening round, Giants champion Toby Greene has described rugby league as a “way more” dangerous game than Australian rules.www.smh.com.au
60/40 is hardly a loss.
Congrats to the little auskicker making his debut.
Went well against Sydney and the Suns - like the cut of his jib.
Go well son.
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I like that name for him .. the auskicker
How exciting !! I know we will be outnumbered but the atmosphere will be incredible if it’s a close game
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Opening Round
GIANTS v Collingwood
Saturday, March 9 at 7:30pm
ENGIE Stadium (formerly GIANTS Stadium) | Wangal Country
FB: Harry Himmelberg, Sam Taylor, Connor Idun
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
C: Xavier O'Halloran, Josh Kelly, Jacob Wehr
HF: Brent Daniels, Jake Riccardi, Toby Bedford
FF: Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Callum Brown
RR: Kieren Briggs, Stephen Coniglio, Tom Green
Interchange: Callan Ward, Harvey Thomas, Nick Haynes, Toby McMullin, Aaron Cadman
Emergencies: Lachlan Keeffe, Ryan Angwin, James Peatling
GIANTS v Collingwood
Saturday, March 9 at 7:30pm
ENGIE Stadium (formerly GIANTS Stadium) | Wangal Country
FB: Harry Himmelberg, Sam Taylor, Connor Idun
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
C: Xavier O'Halloran, Josh Kelly, Jacob Wehr
HF: Brent Daniels, Jake Riccardi, Toby Bedford
FF: Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Callum Brown
RR: Kieren Briggs, Stephen Coniglio, Tom Green
Interchange: Callan Ward, Harvey Thomas, Nick Haynes, Toby McMullin, Aaron Cadman
Emergencies: Lachlan Keeffe, Ryan Angwin, James Peatling
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McMullin seems an odd pick with Daniels and Bedford selected
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The Mosquito Fleet to run the Pies off their feet.
Or else, and more likely, Daniels not 100% guaranteed.
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The latter was my thought, either way, can't wait for footy to be back
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McMullin to be the sub maybe?
Though that would a bit odd, Haynes is more likely.
Though that would a bit odd, Haynes is more likely.
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Haynes the IC defender, Ward & Thomas the IC mids, Cadman the IC forward (with only 2 named on field, the rest are small/mediums).
So, McMullin the sub for mine.
So, McMullin the sub for mine.
Watching the Swans v Dees and all the dropped marks and skill errors makes me concerned we'll have similar conditions on Saturday night if the humidity hangs around.
Muff is listed as 1cm taller than both TFG and Cogs so I suppose he could be a bigger Mozzie...I think he's in because of form and versatility. He'll be a tricky match up and I can see him starting on the bench.
First time going to Giants Stadium, is there anywhere to park other than the extortionate $35 Olympic Park fees? Don't mind a bit of a walk.
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Concord West Station and 30 minutes flat walk through Bicentennial Park. If you’re early have a beer at the pub before the walk across.
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Getting more than the usual publicity from News Ltd for the opening round match. Kingsley thinks the expected conditions will give us an edge - can’t wait for the match!
Kingsley said the slippery conditions expected at the renamed Engie Stadium would favour his side, which was used to training in high humidity.
“It was noticeably quite slippery, the ball was on the ground a lot – we took a bit out of that, we’ll expect the same thing on Saturday night, so I think we’ll be well prepared for that,” he said.
Kingsley said the slippery conditions expected at the renamed Engie Stadium would favour his side, which was used to training in high humidity.
“It was noticeably quite slippery, the ball was on the ground a lot – we took a bit out of that, we’ll expect the same thing on Saturday night, so I think we’ll be well prepared for that,” he said.
Really hope you guys make it all the way this year. Its time the cup gets taken out of Victoria again, you were riped in the prelim last year, keep the fire burning. All the best for the year ahead. And smash those bloody pies
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The Locker Room will be going off this afternoon.
Here's to a big, big crowd of Giants supporters!
Here's to a big, big crowd of Giants supporters!
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