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Australian Football League information blog
Anti-poaching deal a myth, say Giants – Narromine News
 The Age | Anti-poaching deal a myth, say Giants Narromine News GREATER Western Sydney chief executive David Matthews says accusations there is an unwritten deal between his club and Collingwood not to poach Magpie players is ''a convenient myth''. Talk of the ''pact'' arose again yesterday after Matthews announced ... No black and white deal: GWS Melbourne has salary cap room to chase free agents Freo better for Cloke |
McGrath has a dig at Power – Herald Sun
 Sydney Morning Herald | McGrath has a dig at Power Herald Sun PLENTY of respect has been earned by newcomers Greater Western Sydney - so much so that Brisbane veteran Ash McGrath admits he cheered them on in their historic maiden AFL win. But that could not stop McGrath taking a cheeky dig at former teammate and ... Giants could win five, tips Lion Black hails Power's Lions' legacy in AFL Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss feels no extra pressure despite the poor ... |
Greater Western Sydney keen to avoid a drubbing against Brisbane – Herald Sun
 Sydney Morning Herald | Greater Western Sydney keen to avoid a drubbing against Brisbane Herald Sun GREATER Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy says his side won't suffer the same fate Gold Coast did after their maiden AFL win. The Suns posted their first victory, over Port Adelaide in Round 5 last season, only to crash back to earth in jarring fashion ... A Giant dream come true for Darley |
Ex-Bronco Hunt has Origin fever – Brisbane Times
Ex-Bronco Hunt has Origin fever Brisbane Times And they don't look like doing it any time soon after their last-round humiliation, becoming Greater Western Sydney's first AFL scalp - an effort Hunt's own team labelled "soft". But the looming Origin series opener in Melbourne has Hunt pining for ... |
Western Sydney A-League team secures coach – Blacktown Sun
Western Sydney A-League team secures coach Blacktown Sun The first win for AFL side the Greater western Sydney Giants two weeks ago, no doubt recruited some new AFL fans. However, western Sydney traditionally is a rugby league stronghold. One third of registered soccer players in 2011 hailed from western ... |
Sheedy hopeful GWS won’t drop off in AFL – Ninemsn
Sheedy hopeful GWS won't drop off in AFL Ninemsn Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy is upbeat his side won't suffer the same fate Gold Coast did after their maiden AFL win. The Suns posted their first victory, over Port Adelaide in round five, only to crash back to earth in jarring fashion the ... |
Western Sydney A-League team secures coach – Parramatta Sun
Western Sydney A-League team secures coach Parramatta Sun The first win for AFL side the Greater western Sydney Giants two weeks ago, no doubt recruited some new AFL fans. However, western Sydney traditionally is a rugby league stronghold. One third of registered soccer players in 2011 hailed from western ... |
Western Sydney A-League team secures coach – Cadtle Hills News
Western Sydney A-League team secures coach Cadtle Hills News The first win for AFL side the Greater western Sydney Giants two weeks ago, no doubt recruited some new AFL fans. However, western Sydney traditionally is a rugby league stronghold. One third of registered soccer players in 2011 hailed from western ... |
Young team lands a Giant follower – Herald Sun
Young team lands a Giant follower Herald Sun "I'm attempting to hook up with Greater Western Sydney and hopefully grow with them," he said while visiting Visy Park. "I can learn with GWS as they learn." Abbott took a swipe at Sydneysiders' penchant for winners. "When the Swans won the premiership ... |
Giants deny pact with Pies over player recruitment – Sydney Morning Herald
 Sydney Morning Herald | Giants deny pact with Pies over player recruitment Sydney Morning Herald GREATER Western Sydney chief executive David Matthews says accusations of an unwritten deal between his club and Collingwood not to poach Magpies players, are ''a convenient myth''. Talk of the ''pact'' arose again yesterday after Matthews announced ... No black and white deal: GWS Melbourne has salary cap room to chase free agents Giants commit to Patton and Cameron |
Gould moves to keep Panthers ahead – The Australian
 Eurosport.com AU | Gould moves to keep Panthers ahead The Australian Western Sydney has become one of the country's most intense sporting battlefields, with the AFL having set up Greater Western Sydney and Football Federation Australia forming an A-League club. Three other NRL teams _ Parramatta, Wests Tigers and ... Panthers allay NRL name change fears |
Jurrah makes shock return – Herald Sun
 Sydney Morning Herald | Jurrah makes shock return Herald Sun GREATER Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy has made a string of changes ahead of the Giants' clash with Brisbane. Tomas Bugg, Dylan Shiel and Devon Smith have all been rested, while Liam Sumner (foot) and Adam Kennedy (shoulder) are out with injuries. Liam Jurrah is back in the Melbourne side for the clash with Sydney Swans Jurrah, Watts back for Melbourne |
Giants vow to continue to tie down talent – ABC Online
Giants vow to continue to tie down talent ABC Online Greater Western Sydney chief executive Dave Matthews has fired the first shot in the club's battle to retain their young talent, re-signing five players until the end of 2015. Dylan Shiel, Tom Bugg, Adam Tomlinson, Matt Buntine and Adam Kennedy all ... |
Black hails Power’s Lions’ legacy – Sydney Morning Herald
 AFL.com | Black hails Power's Lions' legacy Sydney Morning Herald But fellow defector Luke Power is more likely to receive a standing ovation when he runs out for Greater Western Sydney on Sunday, according to triple premiership teammate Simon Black. It was Black who called Brennan and Rischitelli mercenaries a year ... Preview: Brisbane Lions v Greater Western Sydney Lions coach not to blame for slump: Brown |
Panthers allay NRL name change fears – Ninemsn
Panthers allay NRL name change fears Ninemsn With the arrival of the Greater Western Sydney AFL team and the yet-to-be-named new western Sydney A-League club that will start up later this year, the region has become a battleground for sporting domination between the three rival codes. |