GWS Giants mentor Kevin Sheedy will be looking to hand an early season lesson out to his former captain James Hird when they host Essendon in Canberra. We’ll have live scores from 6.10pm AEDT.
They were expected to continue playing their role as the competition’s cannon fodder, but early signs of GWS Giants in 2013 seem to indicate they might be getting closer to their older, more experienced rivals.
A narrow two-point loss to Carlton was followed by a four-goal win over big brothers Sydney Swans in the opening round, and only a Sam Michael goal in the dying seconds deprived the Giants a win over Brisbane last weekend.
Tonight they travel south to their ‘second home’, the picturesque Manuka Oval in Canberra, in what will be their final official competitive hitout before they host the Swans in three weeks’ time to open the season proper.
Like his opposite number, James Hird will not be displeased with his side’s form after what has been a trying month off the field for the Windy Hill club following the news of the ASADA investigation last month.
Essendon were the better side for most of last weekend’s clash with Richmond but faded late to lose by eight points, and a similiar tale to the opening round when they were pipped by two points against Collingwood.
Like every single other NAB Cup game, the lack of four points on offer means this one is nothing more than an opportunity to build match fitness.
Yet for Sheedy’s baby Giants, every single time they step onto the field is a chance to fast-track their development and tonight should be no different.
They’ll run the Bombers close tonight, and could even pinch the win to take into round one. We’ll have live scores from 6.10pm AEDT as part of a Friday night AFL double-header.
John
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5 goals, 5 behinds and a super goal from memory. GWS defensive line is a shambles whenever Cornes isn't around. Hope someone has a breakout season this year cos after he retires, it's going to leave a rather large hole in our defence
Stavros
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No, the commentators said 7 of their best players out. No Patton, Cameron, Ward, Whitfield, Cornes.
Harry
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Reality check for the Giants - I thought they,d give the. Bombers a real good run - did they have their best team in?
Stavros
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Shame it was so one sided, but gee Watson is a hell of a player. Just does the right thing the majority of the time.
Sydney fan
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Score at end of Q1? Does 5 goals plus 5 behinds equal 44? Can someone tell the scoreboard that they have it wrong? Or am I missing something?