In a game that could really have set up either side’s second half of the season, Ian Wilson’s Saints prevailed in a nailbiter over GWS.
Almanac Footy: Ground Up and the Giants – Fact or Fiction…
June 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Richard Griffiths and his wife Rebecca watched the first episode of the ABC’s tongue-in-cheek comedy, Ground Up, and immediately recognised the script. This is not fiction they laughed, it is the GWS Giants story all over again.
Round 11 – GWS v Brisbane: No one ever built a statue to Judas
May 25, 2026 by Leave a Comment
In the washup of a gargantuan effort from the Giants over the reigning kings of the jungle, Ian Latham reflects on being loyal and having a bob each way.
Round 11 – GWS v Brisbane: Little did we know we would witness history…
May 24, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths marvels at a once-in-a-generation “footballing hallucination” in the third quarter at Engie Stadium in Round 11.
Round 10 – Waalitj Marawar v GWS Giants: Have the Eagles slammed the door shut?
May 18, 2026 by 2 Comments
Has the GWS Giants’ premiership window been slammed shut? In the aftermath of their loss to the young Eagles, Richard Griffiths identifies some of the difficult list-management decisions the Giants face.
Almanac Footy: A Letter to the AFL Commission
May 8, 2026 by 1 Comment
Richard Griffiths applies his expertise and experience from within the AFL system to presents some thoughts with regards to the direction of football in Western Sydney, and in particular the GWS Giants.
Round 7 – GWS v North Melbourne: Giants hold on to honour Toby in Anzac thriller
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
A day for Giants fans to remember as their talismanic leader, Toby Greene, claimed the club games record and their side a tough fought win over the Roos. Richard Griffiths shares his thoughts.
Opening Round – GWS v Hawthorn: Stars shine on and off the field
March 8, 2026 by 2 Comments
An afternoon at Engie Stadium to watch the Giants take on the Hawks answered many questions for Richard Griffiths. Celebrities in the stands added to the theatre. He was suitably impressed by the performance of the Giants and can’t wait for their rivalry clash with the Dogs in Round 1.
Round 2 – Richmond v GWS: The charge of the Height Brigade
March 30, 2022 by 2 Comments
The Tiges were under some pressure going into Round 2 and John Green had his concerns. Although missing players the Richmond talls did the job.
AFLW Round 4 – GWS v Western Bulldogs: Footy Is Back, Baby!
January 31, 2022 by 1 Comment
What’s not to like about a big game of footy at a picturesque ground…especially when your team overcomes a run of sub-par results to get the season back on track? Michael Shillito is wrapped he can again watch his Giants tear it up on home soil.
Almanac Memoir: Caught in the race with Kennedy’s Commandos
May 21, 2021 by 23 Comments
Brilliant memoir from Richard Griffiths (and brilliant photo too) as he tells the story of a memorable day at Glenferrie Oval in the middle of a classic 60s and 70s childhood. (First published in 2016)
The Unsung – Round 8: Isaac Cumming and Trent Rivers
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ eighth weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring young, up-and-coming footy stars Isaac Cumming and Trent River.
The Unsung – Round 7: Jake Buckley and Harry Edwards
May 4, 2021 by 1 Comment
Deakin Uni student Chris Mangos’ weekly column ‘The Unsung’, featuring players yet to win general acclaim. This week, Giant Jake Buckley and Eagle Harry Edwards.
Balcony Banter Bonanza: No matching the MCG!
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The sheer pleasure of being back at the footy at the MCG has dominated recent posts on the MCC Members blog ‘Balcony Banter’. Teenage GWS fan Nicholas Quinlan and Demons historian Lynda Carroll add their thoughts after their recent experiences.
Round 5 – Sydney v Greater Western Sydney: Sport. Sport. Sport.
April 22, 2021 by 5 Comments
Jan Courtin is back the SCG for the first time since June 2019 to see her beloved Swans in action on their home ground. While Sydney didn’t get the win, another of her favourites, the Queensland Bulls, triumphed in the Sheffield Shield final.
Round 1 – GWS v St. Kilda: Saints prevail over Giants in a tight game in tough conditions.
March 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
Braham Dabscheck goes over the tight final moments of one of St Kilda’s greatest wins over the Giants in Western Sydney during torential rain.
AFLW Round 4 – GWS v West Coast Eagles: Cora the great
February 24, 2021 by 1 Comment
The sun shone on Blacktown, the remarkable Cora Staunton was on fire, and GWS won. Ian Latham reflects on an enjoyable day, and just how much has changed in a short time.
Round 12 – Sydney v GWS: The Battle of the Bridge, Perth Edition
August 13, 2020 by 1 Comment
Caspar McLeod is very happy with Sydney’s ‘Battle of the Bridge’ win over GWS in their Round 12 clash in Perth.
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