Giants Launch Stunning Comeback to Crush Swans in Fiery Sydney Derby
What a night it was for AFL fans, especially those tuning in for the highly anticipated Sydney Derby at Engie Stadium. The clash between the GWS Giants and the Sydney Swans turned into an absolute rollercoaster—one that ended in a thumping 44-point victory for the Giants after being 35 points down early in the match.
It all started off rough for GWS. In the first half, the Swans had full control, looking sharper, quicker, and more composed. They even lost Hayden McLean to a head knock within the opening 30 seconds, but still managed to keep GWS at bay. Tom Papley was back in action from injury and kicked an early major that got the Swans crowd roaring. He even had a bit of banter going with Giants skipper Toby Greene, which, as it turned out, added a bit of extra spice to an already tense rivalry.
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At halftime, things looked grim for the Giants. But then came the turning point—a halftime reset and maybe a few stern words from coach Adam Kingsley, and suddenly, a completely different GWS team emerged. It started with young gun Finn Callaghan, who lit the spark early in the third quarter. From there, it was an avalanche. The Giants piled on eight straight goals in the third quarter alone , turning a deficit into a 23-point lead heading into the final term.
Toby Greene, as always, was right in the thick of it. Whether it was his leadership, his goal sense, or just that trademark fire, he helped lift the Giants when they needed it most. The same could be said for Tom Green and Callaghan, who dominated the contest. Aaron Cadman and Jake Stringer also stepped up with three goals each, while even defenders like Harry Himmelberg and Lachie Ash got in on the scoreboard.
By the final siren, the scoreboard read 15.12 (102) to 8.10 (58). It was the Giants' first win over the Swans in six attempts, and it came at just the right time—they're now sitting fifth on the ladder, riding a six-game winning streak and looking like serious contenders as September footy approaches.
Meanwhile, it’s heartbreak for the Swans. This loss not only hurts the pride, especially against a local rival, but it also likely ends their finals hopes for 2025. The injury to McLean and another setback to Joel Hamling certainly didn’t help, but Sydney just couldn’t match GWS's intensity after halftime.
So, if there was any doubt about how dangerous the Giants can be when they hit their stride—this game put the league on notice. Finals footy is just around the corner, and it looks like GWS will be charging in with momentum and belief.
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