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CLUB HISTORY
HIGHEST SCORE
24.16 (160) v Gold Coast Suns, R2, 2017, Giants Stadium
LOWEST SCORE
3.7 (25) v Richmond, Grand Final, 2019, MCG;
3.7 (25) v Sydney, R12, 2020, Optus Stadium
GREATEST WINNING MARGIN
108 pts v Gold Coast, R12, 2018, Giants Stadium
BEST WINNING SEQUENCE
Six games – R4, 2016 to R9, 2016
WORST LOSING SEQUENCE
21 games – R20, 2012 to R18, 2013
MOST GAMES
JOHN COLEMAN MEDALLISTS
2019: Jeremy Cameron (67)
RUNNER-UP 2019
WOODEN SPOONS
2012, 2013 FINALS
13 games, 7 wins, 6 losses MOST FINALS
Club Formation And Key Dates
March 13, 2008
The AFL wins the support of the 16 club presidents to establish an 18th team to be based at Blacktown Olympic Park in Sydney’s western suburbs.
October 20, 2009
The AFL Commission approves draft and player concessions for GWS in 2010 and 2011, for its entry to the AFL competition for the 2012 season.
November 9, 2009
Four-time Essendon premiership coach Kevin Sheedy is announced as coach.
July 29, 2010
The AFL Commission announces it has granted Team GWS a licence to become the 18th team, starting in 2012. The announcement was made after the formal signing of an agreement with the NSW Government and the Royal Agricultural Society for a $60 million redevelopment of the Sydney Showgrounds.
November 10, 2010
GWS announces a partnership with the ACT Government to play 30 premiership season games and 10 pre-season games in Canberra in the next 10 years.
November 16, 2010
GWS launches its name, logo and colours. The club will be known as the Greater Western Sydney Giants and will wear orange, charcoal and white, with the traditional NSW blue to feature in the away guernsey.
February 19, 2011
GWS plays its first games in the NAB Cup, losing to Sydney by 79 points and Gold Coast by 25 points.
April 9, 2011
HIGHEST SCORE IN A FINAL
19.11 (125) v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017
LOWEST SCORE IN A FINAL
3.7 (25) v Richmond, GF, 2019
GREATEST WINNING MARGIN IN A FINAL
67 points v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017
AFL
Record At Current Venues
TOP GOALKICKING PERFORMANCES
9 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast, R23, 2019, Metricon Stadium)
7 Jeremy Cameron (v Collingwood, R18, 2013, MCG)
7 Jeremy Cameron (v Hawthorn, R6, 2015, Giants Stadium)
7 Jeremy Cameron (v Carlton, R22, 2015, Giants Stadium)
7 Jeremy Cameron (v Gold Coast Suns, R8, 2016, Giants Stadium)
7 Jeremy Cameron (v Richmond, R3, 2019, Giants Stadium)
AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
LEGEND: Kevin Sheedy (coach GWS, also Rich, coach Ess)
MOST GOALS IN A FINAL
6 Steve Johnson v West Coast Eagles, SF, 2017
BEST FINALS WINNING STREAK
Three games (2019)
WORST FINALS LOSING STREAK
Two games (2016-17)
PRE-SEASON/NIGHT SERIES
22 games – 9 wins, 13 losses
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
2012 (10,241), 2013 (12,681), 2014 (13,040), 2015 (13,480), 2016 (15,312), 2017 (20,944), 2018 (25,243), 2019 (30,109), 2020 (30,841), 2021 (30,185), 2022 (32,614)
* denotes current players or coach
The Giants play their first game in the newly formed North East Australian Football League.
November 24, 2011
GWS has 11 of the first 14 selections in the 2011 NAB AFL Draft. The No.1 pick is Jonathon Patton.
March 24, 2012
GWS loses its first AFL game, beaten by 63 points by Sydney. Callan Ward kicks the club’s first goal.
May 12, 2012
The Giants win their first AFL game, defeating Gold Coast by 27 points at Manuka Oval.
October 4, 2012
Highly regarded Hawthorn assistant coach Leon Cameron signs a four-year deal to join the Giants.
August 27, 2016
The Giants finish fourth on the ladder to qualify for their first finals series.
September 10, 2016
The Giants win their first final, defeating the Sydney Swans by 36 points in the qualifying final at ANZ Stadium.
September 28, 2019
The Giants play in their first Grand Final, going down to Richmond by 89 points.
VFL CURTAIN-RAISER
Goals Behinds
Sandringham
Goals Behinds
Gws Giants Big Names Set For Early Start
u St Kilda’s cavalry is continuing to filter back with attention possibly turning to an early afternoon start at Giants Stadium today.
The Saints’ alignment club Sandringham, coming off an upset victory over Port Melbourne for its second win of the year, will aim to continue the momentum against a high-flying GWS team that produced a stunning comeback to overrun Collingwood last week.
The Zebras’ team that beat the Borough featured Jimmy Webster playing his first game since suffering a broken cheekbone in AFL round three, while key forward Max King will play at some level this week after overcoming his shoulder problem.
Also in last week’s team was star young midfielder Marcus Windhager, who must be a strong chance to return to AFL action after destroying Port, plus experienced ball-winner Jack Billings, key defenders Tom Highmore and Zaine Cordy, ruckman Tom Campbell and developing forward Max Heath.
The Giants are not bereft of quality either after kicking five goals late to come from 30 points down midway through the last quarter against the Magpies to move to 5-2 and sixth spot on the ladder, with inaugural AFL captain Phil Davis, fellow backmen Lachie Keeffe and possibly Leek Aleer on the comeback trail from injury, while Ryan Angwin could also return.
First-round draftee Harry Rowston and midfielders Josh Fahey and Jason Gillbee starred against the Magpies, as did ruckman Kieren Briggs and key forwards Wade Derksen and Jake Riccardi, while Toby McMullin was the match-winner and VFL-listed former Swan Barry O’Connor has been in strong form since moving on to the ball.
Giants fans can also get another look at Academy graduate ruckman Nick Madden, who faces a significant test against one of the best big men at the level in Campbell.
Meanwhile, Saints fans can see Tomo Owens, a brother of star mid Mitch, playing his third VFL match.
The VFL clash starts at 12.55pm, making for a terrific afternoon ahead of the AFL game between the Giants and the Saints at 4.40pm.
