GWS have broken through for their first win of 2022 on the back of a dominant midfield led by co-captain Stephen Coniglio and club debutant Braydon Preuss.
GWS Giants forward and former Canberran, Harry Himmelberg felt the full impact of what coach Leon Cameron calls "the Richmond way" in the Tigers' impressive 36-point AFL win.
Sydney fans turned out in the hope of watching Lance Franklin get his 1000th AFL goal but it was another Swans champion, Luke Parker, who starred with five goals in their 20-point win over GWS at Accor Stadium.
Bringing in former Essendon coach and two-time premiership winner James Hird as a leadership consultant has been significant for GWS, according to Jacob Hopper.