2nds The WSU Giants 2018 NEAFL thread

[fridgeman]

Pre season games
Swans@BISP 9/3 3.25
Syduni@Tom Willis 24/3 12pm
Swans@Tom Willis 31/3 12pm
Hopefully the guys have a better season than last year, there is more experience throughout the squad which will help just need them to stay on the park

 

[Skeparovic]

Greetings from a fellow Westie (despite going for the other mob). Anyone at the ground tonight have a report on the reserves game?

 

[fridgeman]

From the AFL website for the game yesterday v Sydney uni
Hopefully the club has a write up on the website during the week

Young gun Jacob Hopper has given the strongest indication he is ready to return at AFL level by starring in the Giants' NEAFL practice match against Sydney University at Tom Wills Oval on Saturday.

Hopper had been battling a groin problem but showed he had regained full fitness by being the Giant' best player in a narrow loss.

Other GWS standouts included the experienced Tim Mohr, prized draftee Aiden Bonar, ruckman Dawson Simpson and youngster Isaac Cumming.

 

[fridgeman]

http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/20...d-simpson-star-in-neafl-practice-match-defeat

No stats available but I put the dominance at stoppages down to Simpson monitoring the opposition ruck and the quality of Bonar and Hopper and I am sure it will be developing new combinations and hopefully they have some consistent names across the key posts for the year

 

[grimlock]

Another practice match against Swans NEAFL Saturday 10:30 am (originally scheduled for 12pm)

 

[fridgeman]

Another practice match against Swans NEAFL Saturday 10:30 am (originally scheduled for 12pm)

Hey grimlock, any chance you were at the reserves game this morning? If you were would love to see hear how the teams got on
Thanks

 

[grimlock]

Nope didn’t go and I haven’t found anyone who did go.

 

[fridgeman]

Nope didn’t go and I haven’t found anyone who did go.

Thanks for that, I checked the Giants twitter and it didn't have anything so will wait till the website has something

 

[fridgeman]

http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/2018-04-02/griffen-returns-for-giants-in-neafl-practice-match
Report up on the website
Hopper sounds ready to come in and of the others don't think they are ready for the step up yet but I would have Bonar and Shipley on the cusp
First game of the season is a derby before the AFL derby so it will be a chance for some guys to push their case for selection

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Why nobody bid on Shipley still confuses me, I know Chris on the D&T board rated him highly.

 

[grimlock]

SYDNEY

B: 38. Colin O’Riordan 21. Jack Maibaum 45. Angus Styles
HB: 19. Matthew Ling 36. Aliir Aliir 6. Jordan Foote
C: 1. James Rose 32. James Bell 42. Robbie Fox
HF: 27. Daniel Robinson 30, Tom McCartin 28. Nic Newman
F: 25. Ben Ronke 46. Joel Amartey 33. Ryley Stoddart
Foll: Darcy Cameron 41. Jake Brown 31. Harrison Marsh
Inter: 55. Bailey Stewart 52. Nick Eynaud 54. Dylan Smith 51. Tom Meacham
Emer: 49. Isaac Bartholomeaus 56. Lachlan Dent

New: 45. Angus Styles 19. Matthew Ling 30. Tom McCartin 46. Joel Amartey 33. Ryley Stoddart 52. Nick Eynaud 51. Tom Meacham

GIANTS

B: 49. Billy Clark 25. Lachlan Keeffe 39. Tim Mohr
HB: 13. Isaac Cumming 15. Sam Taylor 42. Jake Stein
C: 43. Dylan Buckley 10. Aiden Bonar 47. Guy Richardson
HF: 33. Lachlan Tiziani 28. Zach Sproule 41. Jack Buckley
F: 44. Kieren Briggs 30. Matthew Flynn 48. Max Beaumont
Foll: 26. Dawson Simpson 34. Nick Shipley 46. Dylan Addison
Inter: 45. Tyh Evans 52. Jeromy Lucas 53. James Peatling 55. Riley Budd
Emer: Nathan Coxall

New: 25. Lachlan Keeffe 15. Sam Taylor 43. Dylan Buckley 10. Aidan Bonar 47. Guy Richardson

 

[fridgeman]

SYDNEY

B: 38. Colin O’Riordan 21. Jack Maibaum 45. Angus Styles
HB: 19. Matthew Ling 36. Aliir Aliir 6. Jordan Foote
C: 1. James Rose 32. James Bell 42. Robbie Fox
HF: 27. Daniel Robinson 30, Tom McCartin 28. Nic Newman
F: 25. Ben Ronke 46. Joel Amartey 33. Ryley Stoddart
Foll: Darcy Cameron 41. Jake Brown 31. Harrison Marsh
Inter: 55. Bailey Stewart 52. Nick Eynaud 54. Dylan Smith 51. Tom Meacham
Emer: 49. Isaac Bartholomeaus 56. Lachlan Dent

New: 45. Angus Styles 19. Matthew Ling 30. Tom McCartin 46. Joel Amartey 33. Ryley Stoddart 52. Nick Eynaud 51. Tom Meacham

GIANTS

B: 49. Billy Clark 25. Lachlan Keeffe 39. Tim Mohr
HB: 13. Isaac Cumming 15. Sam Taylor 42. Jake Stein
C: 43. Dylan Buckley 10. Aiden Bonar 47. Guy Richardson
HF: 33. Lachlan Tiziani 28. Zach Sproule 41. Jack Buckley
F: 44. Kieren Briggs 30. Matthew Flynn 48. Max Beaumont
Foll: 26. Dawson Simpson 34. Nick Shipley 46. Dylan Addison
Inter: 45. Tyh Evans 52. Jeromy Lucas 53. James Peatling 55. Riley Budd
Emer: Nathan Coxall

New: 25. Lachlan Keeffe 15. Sam Taylor 43. Dylan Buckley 10. Aidan Bonar 47. Guy Richardson

SYDNEY

B: 38. Colin O’Riordan 21. Jack Maibaum 45. Angus Styles
HB: 19. Matthew Ling 36. Aliir Aliir 6. Jordan Foote
C: 1. James Rose 32. James Bell 42. Robbie Fox
HF: 27. Daniel Robinson 30, Tom McCartin 28. Nic Newman
F: 25. Ben Ronke 46. Joel Amartey 33. Ryley Stoddart
Foll: Darcy Cameron 41. Jake Brown 31. Harrison Marsh
Inter: 55. Bailey Stewart 52. Nick Eynaud 54. Dylan Smith 51. Tom Meacham
Emer: 49. Isaac Bartholomeaus 56. Lachlan Dent

New: 45. Angus Styles 19. Matthew Ling 30. Tom McCartin 46. Joel Amartey 33. Ryley Stoddart 52. Nick Eynaud 51. Tom Meacham

GIANTS

B: 49. Billy Clark 25. Lachlan Keeffe 39. Tim Mohr
HB: 13. Isaac Cumming 15. Sam Taylor 42. Jake Stein
C: 43. Dylan Buckley 10. Aiden Bonar 47. Guy Richardson
HF: 33. Lachlan Tiziani 28. Zach Sproule 41. Jack Buckley
F: 44. Kieren Briggs 30. Matthew Flynn 48. Max Beaumont
Foll: 26. Dawson Simpson 34. Nick Shipley 46. Dylan Addison
Inter: 45. Tyh Evans 52. Jeromy Lucas 53. James Peatling 55. Riley Budd
Emer: Nathan Coxall

New: 25. Lachlan Keeffe 15. Sam Taylor 43. Dylan Buckley 10. Aidan Bonar 47. Guy Richardson

grimlock Any idea if the game will be live streamed?

 

[grimlock]

grimlock Any idea if the game will be live streamed?

 

[Ellie Aquitaine]

We cannot keep Dylan Addison off the park.

 

[grimlock]

I hear Taylor out Griffen in

 

[fridgeman]

Quarter time and Giants lucky to be up 13-10 with goals to Sproule and D Buckley
Griffen out their and playing halfback

 

[fridgeman]

Better quarter and Giants leading 46-33 Sproule and D Buckley 2 each in that quarter and Flynn
Bonar getting plenty of the ball and CUmming streaming of the back of the square at a centre bounce to kick a point from 50

 

[Giant Strides]

Poor quarter by the Giants. Missed targets, allowed the Swans to run & hence they were able to score. Lead down to 5 points: 9.5.59 to 7.12.54. Liking Bonar's game.

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

I’ve found a commentator that I hate more than BT.

I don’t know who the f#*k he is but OMFG he is bad. Bad and annoying. Bad annoying and mostly wrong.

 

[Giant Strides]

Giants win! Giants have held on for a tense 73-69 win. Well done on the upset lads.

 

[Simmofreo]

Giants win! Giants have held on for a tense 73-69 win. Well done on the upset lads.

Is it a sign ?

On [device_name] using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Giant Strides]

Is it a sign ?

On [device_name] using BigFooty.com mobile app

Hope so!

 

[Giant Strides]

http://neafl.com.au/giants-win-a-neafl-thriller-over-sydney-in-curtain-raiser-at-the-scg/
By CHARLIE GOODSIR

A determined GWS GIANTS have begun 2018 with a win as they held on for a thrilling four-point victory against their cross-town rivals Sydney in a tight contest at the SCG. The enthralling match, which had 12 lead changes, ended 9.15 (69) to 11.7 (73) in favour of the GIANTS. Despite dominating all major facets of the game, the Swans’ inaccuracy in front of goal and at times ill-discipline ended costing them severely. The Swans had plus 39 disposals, plus six inside 50s and plus 22 tackles, but were unable to translate all that dominance where it mattered; the scoreboard.

All four quarters were an arm-wrestle, with the GIANTS only going into quarter-time four points ahead, yet a brain fade late in the second quarter by Swans defender Aliir Aliir gifted the GIANTS a 14-point lead at the main break. The defender gave away a free kick after Matthew Flynn had scored and Dylan Buckley then slotted the second straight after. The Swans where then playing catch-up from then on. The GIANTS, who were composed all afternoon, managed to hit the front with seven minutes to go courtesy of a Kieren Briggs goal, and held on for a famous victory.

The GIANTS took the most of their opportunities, with Dylan Buckley and Zach Sproule contributing seven goals between them out of their teams 11. Veteran Ryan Griffen was among the best for the GIANTS, with a crucial 30 disposals and five tackles. GIANTS midfielder Aiden Bonar complemented Griffen nicely with 28 touches, eight tackles and also a behind. The GIANTS will look to continue their winning ways in Round 2 against the Gold Coast Suns, who are coming off a 20-point win over Aspley.

Sydney Swans v GWS GIANTS at SCG
GWS GIANTS 2.1 7.4 9.5 11.7 (73)
SYDNEY SWANS 1.4 4.8 7.12 9.15 (69)
GOALS –GIANTS: D Buckley 4 Z Sproule 3 K Briggs J Peatling M Flynn.
BEST – GIANTS: R Griffen A Bonar I Cumming D Simpson D Buckley.

So, does anyone from the NEAFL team put the pressure on for a first grade spot? Bonar for a forward spot, maybe in place of HH? Cumming as a running defender? What about even Dylan Buckley as a pressuring small forward? Thoughts?

 

[_GT_]

http://neafl.com.au/giants-win-a-neafl-thriller-over-sydney-in-curtain-raiser-at-the-scg/
By CHARLIE GOODSIR

A determined GWS GIANTS have begun 2018 with a win as they held on for a thrilling four-point victory against their cross-town rivals Sydney in a tight contest at the SCG. The enthralling match, which had 12 lead changes, ended 9.15 (69) to 11.7 (73) in favour of the GIANTS. Despite dominating all major facets of the game, the Swans’ inaccuracy in front of goal and at times ill-discipline ended costing them severely. The Swans had plus 39 disposals, plus six inside 50s and plus 22 tackles, but were unable to translate all that dominance where it mattered; the scoreboard.

All four quarters were an arm-wrestle, with the GIANTS only going into quarter-time four points ahead, yet a brain fade late in the second quarter by Swans defender Aliir Aliir gifted the GIANTS a 14-point lead at the main break. The defender gave away a free kick after Matthew Flynn had scored and Dylan Buckley then slotted the second straight after. The Swans where then playing catch-up from then on. The GIANTS, who were composed all afternoon, managed to hit the front with seven minutes to go courtesy of a Kieren Briggs goal, and held on for a famous victory.

The GIANTS took the most of their opportunities, with Dylan Buckley and Zach Sproule contributing seven goals between them out of their teams 11. Veteran Ryan Griffen was among the best for the GIANTS, with a crucial 30 disposals and five tackles. GIANTS midfielder Aiden Bonar complemented Griffen nicely with 28 touches, eight tackles and also a behind. The GIANTS will look to continue their winning ways in Round 2 against the Gold Coast Suns, who are coming off a 20-point win over Aspley.

Sydney Swans v GWS GIANTS at SCG
GWS GIANTS 2.1 7.4 9.5 11.7 (73)
SYDNEY SWANS 1.4 4.8 7.12 9.15 (69)
GOALS –GIANTS: D Buckley 4 Z Sproule 3 K Briggs J Peatling M Flynn.
BEST – GIANTS: R Griffen A Bonar I Cumming D Simpson D Buckley.

So, does anyone from the NEAFL team put the pressure on for a first grade spot? Bonar for a forward spot, maybe in place of HH? Cumming as a running defender? What about even Dylan Buckley as a pressuring small forward? Thoughts?

Griff for Reid as starters!

 

[Giant Strides]

Griff for Reid as starters!

Good to see Griff get through the game. However, I'm not sure Griff will be quite ready to go, but I'm sure Leon will give him a really close look.