Pre-season 2025

[Colonial]

An all new year. Can we make the leap?



Some open training sessions.

 

[Giant Strides]

Unofficial match sim fixture revealed as ex-Tigers set to take on former teammates

Unofficial match sim fixture revealed: Who every club will play this pre-season

www.foxsports.com.au

Unofficial match simulations

Friday, Feb 21

Sydney v Greater Western Sydney, Tramway Oval, 10am AEDT

 

[Colonial]

 

[fridgeman]

So just checking at this stage the 2 pre season games

Friday, Feb 21

Sydney v Greater Western Sydney, Tramway Oval, 10am AEDT Maybe a stream either on the Swans or Giants page?

Friday, Feb 28
Greater Western Sydney v Carlton, Manuka Oval, 5:20pm AEDT Fox and Kayo

Did I see another Giants/Swans game scheduled for Tom Willis the week before?

 

[Orange Agent]

So just checking at this stage the 2 pre season games

Friday, Feb 21

Sydney v Greater Western Sydney, Tramway Oval, 10am AEDT Maybe a stream either on the Swans or Giants page?

Friday, Feb 28
Greater Western Sydney v Carlton, Manuka Oval, 5:20pm AEDT Fox and Kayo

Did I see another Giants/Swans game scheduled for Tom Willis the week before?

The tramway oval game was streamed last year.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Ticketing details for our preseason Manuka twilight match vs Carlton on February 28.

Tickets for the AAMI Community Series will go on sale on Wednesday, February 5 at 12pm AEDT for club members and 3pm AEDT for the general public.

AFL and GIANTS members can scan their membership on match day at Manuka Oval for free general admission access, subject to capacity.

AFL and GIANTS members can also guarantee their entry by registering for a general admission ticket online or by upgrading to a reserved seat. Keep an eye on your inbox for further details.

Blockbuster Pre-Season Clash Tickets On Sale Now

Secure your tickets to the highly anticipated AAMI Community Series clash against the Blues in Canberra now!

www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[dlanod]

Thinking of taking the kids out to the open day/signing tomorrow.

Anyone gone to one before?

Was wondering where's best to park, how many are likely to come along, etc?

 

[MelbourneGWS]

One of the key activities our club does during the pre season to make our new players feel welcome and connected.

The Orange Army officially welcomed a host of new members to its ranks over the weekend, with the GIANTS hosting the families of their newest recruits for their annual family induction weekend.

Opening its doors on Friday, the GIANTS’ newest faces [featuring their draftees as well as boom recruit Jake Stringer] welcomed their parents, partners, siblings and grandparents to the club where they were given a tour of the GIANTS’ facilities, met with senior players and staff – which included briefings about the players' new lives - and watched as the newcomers were put through a gruelling match simulation training session

New GIANTS Welcome Their Families To The Club

The families of the newest GIANTS have been officially welcomed to the club as part of the annual parent and family induction weekend.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

 

[Giant Pete]

Anyone at match sim today?

 

[Colonial]

Supposedly two injured.https://x.com/superfooty/status/1890259475552170321?s=46

 

[Colonial]

Remember when we could watch a stream of the match sim or intra? Good times.

 

[Deepthroat]

Sam Taylor injured.

Who else?

Bloody firewalls...

 

[Giant Strides]

GIANTS Track Watch: Stringer, Jones and Draftee Impress in Final Match Sim

The GIANTS were put through their longest match simulation of the pre-season thus far.

www.gwsgiants.com.au

No mention of any injuries in the story, though.

Hopefully just minor.

 

[Vic pokiesmon]

Reported by NT news..Hope nobody was eaten by a croc!

 

[Giant Strides]

Sam Taylor injured.

Who else?

Bloody firewalls...

Tom Green apparently

 

[Giant Strides]

Supposedly two injured.https://x.com/superfooty/status/1890259475552170321?s=46

Key defender Sam Taylor had to be assisted from the ground during the third term of the six-section match following a heavy collision that also involved Jesse Hogan and Aaron Cadman. Taylor attempted to spoil a marking contest but ended up hitting the ground hard with his head also colliding with the turf. The 25-year-old remained on the ground for a few seconds before getting to his feet. He took no further part in the game with the Giants confirming that he will likely fall under concussion protocols but that diagnosis would only happen after a complete assessment with a doctor. The club will likely be cautious with his recovery, meaning he may not play in either of their two practice matches before they take on Collingwood on March 9.

Sam Taylor is too courageous and competitive for his own good!

Tom Green is another player who had to come off early as he deals with a corked calf. He came from the ground early in the match with the Giants managing the star midfielder ahead of the season.

For the first time, we got a glimpse of a full-strength Giants forward line as they played against first-choice Giants defence for the majority of the match. Jesse Hogan and Aaron Cadman led the line, with Stringer, Toby Greene, Darcy Jones and Brent Daniels all providing plenty of support. They were opposed against Taylor, Jack Buckley, Connor Idun, Harry Himmelberg, Lachie Whitfield and Lachie Ash. Conor Stone also played in the main defensive group as the seventh man, in a role similar to what Harry Perryman has held in recent years.

Conor Stone is certainly one of the early winners having been given the inside running to replace Perryman in his defensive role. Stone had an assured performance playing off halfback, finding targets and even taking some kick-ins. He used the ball well and looked comfortable in the position. His biggest threat appears to be Jacob Wehr, with the pair switching sides later in the game. Wehr has transitioned back into defence and with elite kicking could become another key part of the way they transition forward.

As Briggs prepared for the first centre bounce, he had Green, Josh Kelly and Finn Callaghan waiting alongside him in the centre circle. That has the potential to be a damaging quartet with Callaghan in particular having a strong game with both his running and ability to win contested ball. They were opposed by James Leake, Toby Bedford and Harry Rowston who also impressed with their strength around the contest. Rowston also looks incredibly composed when he has the ball in his hands, starting several chains that ended up in nice goals.

But the key weapon for the Giants in midfield will be their ability to rotate stars through the centre bounces. Stringer, Greene, Daniels and Jones all spent time there at various stages as they looked to burst out of the stoppage and start dynamic attacks.

Stephen Coniglio was not involved in the match as he still manages his injury return, while Callum Brown, Ryan Angwin (angle) and Josh Fahey (foot) were the other non-participants.

Seems like there were plenty of highlights for a host of players. Hopefully that means that everyone is incredibly ready and switched on this season, and creating lots of pressure to do well.

 

[Vic pokiesmon]

Assuming Taylor's concussion isn't too bad and a cork calf is nothing to worry about Im happy with the positives from that match sim.Stone,Callaghan ,Rowston and our forwards looking good.That will do me.Looking forward to match sim vs the Halfhalfs next week.

 

[Battlepants]

A corked thing is thankfully very minor.

I'm a little more worried about Taylor. After that really bad concussion last year I hope he doesn't start to build up a history of concussions. Could cut short what should be an illustrious career.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

 

[Giant Pete]

The Taylor concussion is really concerning. Hope he is ok.

 

[Colonial]

 

[captainMyCaptain]

 

[Callums_Guns]

No package but what big names are missing for the Swans though

 

[captainMyCaptain]