Lachlan McKirdy

Want AFLW growth? Scrap the cap and go ‘open slather’

Giants CEO David Matthews is confident a career “reset” in Sydney will be the catalyst for Clayton Oliver to return to his best form under Adam Kingsley.

After 18 seasons and 327 matches, the remarkable AFL career of Callan Ward has come to a bittersweet end.

Jordan. Franklin. James. Warne. Beckham. Bowman.

The GWS Giants are ready to draw a line in the sand.

It might not quite be as cliche as the loss they needed to have, but the Sydney Swans’ dramatic one-point AFL defeat to the Fremantle Dockers is set to spark some important reflection heading into the back half of the year.

Isaac Heeney’s star turn in the midfield is set to cause the ultimate selection headache for John Longmire.

Teenager Harvey Thomas will create history on Saturday night when he becomes the latest draft pick in the Giants’ history to debut in the opening game of the season.

Giants vice-captain Stephen Coniglio believes he is playing the best football of his career under Adam Kingsley as his side finalises its preparation for the 2024 AFL season.

Alyssa Healy is confident that she can help create a new legacy for the Australian women’s cricket team after officially being appointed as Meg Lanning’s successor.

In a year full of uncertainties for the Sydney Swans, Nick Blakey has been the one constant in their defensive half.