Following months of pre-season chatter and back-and-forth banter, the Giants and Magpies finally took to the field to let their football do the talking at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday, with GWS winning convincingly 18.6 (114) to 11.16 (82).
Some rivalries in professional sport are manufactured, others are very, very real, and it seems GWS’ budding conflict with Collingwood falls very much in the latter category.
Coleman Medallist Harry McKay has been lauded for “staring down” his goalkicking demons as the Carlton star nailed a memorable clutch goal that ultimately sealed a famous Blues victory.
Jubilant Carlton coach Michael Voss has rated his side’s thrilling one-point win over Brisbane as the best regular season victory during his tenure at the Blues as AFL greats declared the win could set the tone for the club this season.
Giants skipper Toby Greene has worn many descriptions during a career remarkable for the brilliance of his football but also the angst he has caused himself and his club at different stages.
Carlton has completed an unthinkable comeback win over Brisbane, coming from 46 points down to edge the Lions by a point, 13.8 (86) to 12.12 (85), in an all-time Gabba thriller.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been handed a $20,000 fine and suspended two-match ban until the end of the 2025 season by the AFL for his fiery exchange with St Kilda players.
An unheralded Swan has earned a great’s praise amid reports he’s garnered “significant interest” from around the competition as he comes out of contract.