Toast Toby love thread

[MelbourneGWS]

From the AFL website’s wrap up of the round, confirmation of Toby’s return to All Australian form

Toby Greene is playing as well as ever​

Less than 12 months ago, Toby Greene copped plenty of criticism after a disappointing run of form, with even the Giants skipper himself conceding he had been well below his best. Based on his 2025 form so far, another All-Australian blazer - and possibly the captaincy again - could be coming his way. After willing his side to victory over Melbourne in round one, Greene did it all against the Saints on Sunday, kicking five goals as the Giants' forward line hit top gear. With Jesse Hogan

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Jesse Hogan

Age

31

Ht

196cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.0

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

5.7

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

1.4

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

10.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.3

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

0.0

1star

G

0.0

1star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.0

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

6.4

5star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.8

5star

continuing his 2024 form, Aaron Cadman starting to blossom alongside recruit Jake Stringer

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Jake Stringer

Age

32

Ht

192cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.9

3star

K

8.5

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

3.3

3star

T

2.5

4star

G

1.8

5star

D

8.5

2star

K

7.0

3star

HB

1.5

1star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.8

4star

G

2.5

5star

D

7.2

2star

K

4.8

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

and Harvey Thomas impressing on his return on Sunday, it's hard to know where to look in the Giants' forward 50 when they're in full flight. But arguably the skipper remains their most dangerous weapon. - Martin Smith

Eight things we learned: Demons' troubles run very, very deep

The Crows need a pressure forward, Matt Rowell just keeps getting better and better plus more round five lessons

www.afl.com.au

 

[Orangeutan]

Let's celebrate our brilliant captain ahead of his 250th game.

 

[Orangeutan]

Look at that cheeky face...

 

[Orangeutan]

The latest "In the Green Room" interview - they finally get Toby on.

In The Greene Room: Toby Greene - In The Green Room

Toby Greene lifts the lid on Jeremy Cameron’s departure, being warned against signing Jesse Hogan, and a wild night out with Shane Warne in London. Plus, Toby shares what he's most excited about heading into his 250th AFL game this weekend. 00:00 Introduction - Toby recalls the phone call with...

omny.fm

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Nice ESPN article about our Toby - just love him and hope he has a memorable 250th game.

The grade one class of a suburban Melbourne primary school was asked to draw three places where they felt peaceful and calm.

Toby Greene

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Toby Greene

Age

32

Ht

182cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.7

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

1.2

4star

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.0

2star

G

2.3

5star

D

26.6

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

14.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.0

1star

, aged six, drew three pictures of the same place - a football ground.

Born minutes before the opening bounce of the 1993 Grand Final, it seems Greene was destined to become a football star with his early passion and later natural talent and relentless work ethic.

Fiercely loyal, locked in: Toby's growth evident over 250 magical games

Toby Greene could have kept playing footy's bad boy, but but a decision to knucle down helped him flourish into one of the AFL's best players and a fearsome leader. Megan Hustwaite talks to some of those closest to Greene ahead of his 250th game.

www.espn.com.au

 

[Sqotty from office works]

Congratulations Toby.
All the best on the way to 300

 

[GWS Goose]

he was pretty good in his 250th!
13 score involvements

 

[voorhees]

fantastic achievement to reach #250
always have loved and admired watching toby play the game.
Mix of skill and pure desire to be better then good, but to be great.
Onwards to the magical #300 club

 

[Giant Strides]

Has There Been a Better First 267 Games?

We’ve come up with Toby Greene’s top 10 games as a GIANT as he prepares to break the club’s all-time games record on Sunday.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

Inspirational GIANTS skipper Toby Greene

4

Toby Greene

Age

32

Ht

182cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.7

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

1.2

4star

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.0

2star

G

2.3

5star

D

26.6

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

14.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.0

1star

will add to his incredible legacy on Sunday when he breaks the club’s all-time games record with his 268th appearance in orange and charcoal.

It made us think, has there been a better first 267 games?

To celebrate the special milestone we’ve gone through the archives to compile the top 10 performances of Greene’s brilliant career to date ahead of Sunday’s record-breaking game.

 

[Sqotty from office works]

The only bad thing Toby has done wrong is not signing for Carlton.
10 outta 10 Tobes

 

[Pres]

Complete champion. The difference today I thought.

 

[Cmarsh]

So is he going to leave?

This talk about him going to Geelong the past few weeks I honestly think is prooving a distraction to the team.

 

[Tenens Pila]

The more this drags on, I can't help but think, what has Toby done for the club that involves a sacrifice, like a pay cut.

Or done something beyond which he has been extremely well paid.

He often did some great things on the field, not so much now.

And I can't help but consider all the times he was suspended and therefore unavailable, to the detriment of the team.

The many controversies which reflected poorly on him and the club, especially when he was Captain or at least a leader.........

I thought on many occasions he was selfish, so what's happening now is no surprise.

Bye Toby - thanks for the service.

 

[Colonial]

I think the young guns have enough under the belt so there wouldn’t be a drop off should we lose Greene, Jessie and Cogs.

My concern is Tom. We need that done by end of this year or else we may as well right of next year with the non stop speculation.

 

[GWS Goose]

I like the position we have taken. Put a good offer in. If he moves on, than so be it.
Personally I think at this stage it is speculation only. But who knows.

 

[Tenens Pila]

I like the position we have taken. Put a good offer in. If he moves on, than so be it.
Personally I think at this stage it is speculation only. But who knows.

I disagree with them upping the offer from 2 to 3 years without triggers, but be that as it may, this MUST be the club's final offer.

I'll be very disappointed if they cave in and give him more because that will be a catalyst for other players wanting to renew.

 

[Giant Strides]

I disagree with them upping the offer from 2 to 3 years without triggers, but be that as it may, this MUST be the club's final offer.

I'll be very disappointed if they cave in and give him more because that will be a catalyst for other players wanting to renew.

I agree. The reality is, as captain and a senior (and ageing player), if he wants to win a flag with GWS then he needs to have a team capable of doing so. Which means a good best 23, and capable depth. Without rorting the system, then it means some players (essentially, the senior/best/most-well-paid) HAVE to take less to ensure the standard of those at 16-23 in the team, and the next 8-10 depth players, are the best guys we can retain.

 

[Sqotty from office works]

I think if Toby does go, then it will be the catalyst for a mini rebuild.
Love him and hope he finishes at Giants

 

[Tenens Pila]

Without rorting the system, then it means some players (essentially, the senior/best/most-well-paid) HAVE to take less to ensure the standard of those at 16-23 in the team, and the next 8-10 depth players are the best guys we can retain.

How very Geelong - except for the rorting part

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Behold Toby Greene

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Toby Greene

Age

32

Ht

182cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.7

5star

K

12.5

5star

HB

10.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.0

5star

G

1.2

4star

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.8

4star

T

1.0

2star

G

2.3

5star

D

26.6

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

14.2

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

3.6

5star

G

0.0

1star

- GOAT and now the player who has scored the most goals in our entire history!!

 

[Sqotty from office works]

Will be talking about Toby for the next 50 years.
He's been the greatest Giant.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Will be talking about Toby for the next 50 years.
He's been the greatest Giant.

Just hoping that he signs the contract extension!

 

[norway blue]

Hope he stays. One club. Love Toby.

 

[Colonial]

Someone said he has had a broken foot. Please Tobes re-sign and finish of a 1 club player. You've earned the reputation that brings.

 

[dlanod]

Someone said he has had a broken foot. Please Tobes re-sign and finish of a 1 club player. You've earned the reputation that brings.

Easy way to guarantee him staying a one club player is to adopt the horse racing approach to foot injuries...