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Giants lose to Demons in horror night at Manuka

The GWS Giants tough start to the season has continued at Manuka Oval with injuries mounting during the 34-point loss to the Melbourne Demons.

Harry Perryman keen to return to Canberra for Demons clash

Giants young gun Harry Perryman is keen to return to Canberra this weekend as his side takes on the Melbourne Demons on Easter Sunday.

AFL round two: 5 reasons to watch

Round 2 of the AFL is shaping as one of the most anticipated in recent memory. Here are five reasons to watch the footy this weekend.

Giants fall to Saints in slippery round one thriller

An undermanned St Kilda Saints have produced a late rally to stun the GWS Giants by eight points at a wet Giants Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Giants involved in Manuka Oval swap

Manuka Oval will no longer host the GWS Giants pre-season match after the AFL made the decision for all clubs to remain in their home states.

Canberra’s Jack Steele named St Kilda Saints co-captain

Former Belconnen Magpie footballer, Jack Steele, has been named co-captain of the St Kilda Saints for the 2021 AFL season.

Giants to head West in AFLW fixture shake up

The GWS Giants will head to Western Australia in round one of the 2021 NAB AFLW season after the league updated the fixture.

Brid Stack cleared of serious injury after nasty incident

Bríd Stack has been released from hospital after a nasty incident in the Giants’ practice match against the Crows on Sunday 17 January.

Giants look to unify Canberra and Sydney with new 2021 jersey design

The GWS Giants are celebrating their 10th season in the AFL with a bold new jersey design that is aiming to represent their entire fan base. Having previously worn a specific Canberra designed...

Alicia Eva to skipper Giants AFLW side again in 2021

Star midfielder Alicia Eva will once again captain the GWS Giants AFLW side after being reappointed for the 2021 season.

Giants to return to Manuka Oval early in 2021

After missing out on any AFL games for premiership points in 2020, Manuka Oval will again play host to three GWS Giants matches in 2021.

Worth the wait as Highmore heads to the Saints

For local product Tom Highmore, taking a longer journey to the AFL has all been worth it after having his name read out at the 2020 AFL Draft

Giants lose stars, gain draft picks during busy trade period

The GWS Giants were once again heavily involved during the 2020 AFL free agency and trade period, building a strong hand for the upcoming draft, but losing a couple of star players. The...

Two Canberra students join Giants AFLW

Two Canberra students are off to the big smoke after being drafted to the AFLW Giants side last night, Tuesday 6 October.

Giants season over after Saints smashing

The GWS Giants disappointing season has come to an end after a 52 point smashing by the St Kilda Saints at the Gabba.

Giants finals hopes take hit with loss to Demons

The GWS Giants hopes of a fifth consecutive finals appearance have taken a massive hit after a five point loss to the Melbourne Demons.

Giants toppled by young Crows

The race for eighth spot is now wide open after the GWS Giants suffered a disastrous 12-point loss to the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval.

Giants jump into the eight after late fightback

The GWS Giants have put themselves back into the top eight after a narrow 9-point victory over the Carlton Blues at Metricon Stadium.

AFL grand final upset: night game at the Gabba

The historic bond between the AFL grand final and the MCG is yet another casualty of 2020, after an announcement the event will be played at the Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground) in Queensland this year.

Giants’ Riccardi named round 14 AFL Rising Star

Jake Riccardi has been rewarded for his stellar performance against the Fremantle Dockers with the round 14 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.

Riccardi shines again as Giants smash Dockers

The GWS Giants have kept themselves in finals contention with a resounding 38-point victory over the Fremantle Dockers at Optus Stadium.

Giants fall to Eagles in the West

The GWS Giants have recorded their second straight loss in Perth, going down to the West Coast Eagles by 12 points at Optus Stadium.

Giants round 13 preview: The in-form Eagles

The Giants will need to overcome the toughest challenge in the AFL if they're to get their season back on track against the Eagles on Sunday.

Takeaways from the AFL Festival of Footy part 2

The AFL’s Festival of Footy consisted of 33 games in 20 days and saw some teams emerge as premiership contenders.

Takeaways from the AFL Festival of Footy part 1

The Festival saw 33 games played in 20 days, giving fans plenty of entertainment as we continue to deal with the lockdown laws.

‘Hopeless’ Giants smashed by super Swans

The GWS Giants dished up their worst performance of the year in the 19th Sydney Derby as their cross-town rivals, the Sydney Swans turned it on for a comprehensive 41-point victory at...

Giants round 12 preview: Sydney Derby out West

The GWS Giants will be looking for their fourth straight win when they take on their cross-town rivals, the Sydney Swans at Optus Stadium this evening, 13 August. The 19th Sydney Derby will...

Giants stun Bombers with epic comeback

The GWS Giants have produced a stellar second half to run down the Essendon Bombers by 4 points at Metricon Stadium.

Giants round 10 preview: Bombers away

The GWS Giants will be looking to make it three straight wins when they take on the Essendon Bombers tonight, at Metricon Stadium.

Giants rise over setting Suns

The GWS Giants have moved back into the top eight after a 26-point victory over the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium on Sunday afternoon, but the win may have come at...