NAB Cup I know but still. Congrats Giants. =D> =D> =D>
Greater Western Sydney enjoys first-ever win, beating Gold Coast in NAB Cup
AAP
March 10, 20129:11PM
Israel Folau (left) and Karmichael Hunt shake hands before tossing the coin. Picture: Colleen Petch Source: Herald Sun
GREATER Western Sydney enjoyed its first-ever win on Saturday night, the AFL's newcomer beating Gold Coast by 13 points in its NAB Cup clash in Albury.
The Giants entered the final quarter just two points ahead, but overpowered the Suns to claim a 0.11.10 (76) to 1.8.6 (63) victory in front of a crowd of 7,000 at Lavington Sports Ground.
Locked at 63-63 for much of the last term after a Josh Caddy supergoal boosted the Suns, a late goal from former Port Adelaide utility Chad Cornes edged the Giants ahead.
Rhys Palmer then put the result beyond doubt when he kicked his second goal for the night in the dying seconds.
Liam Sumner also booted two goals for the Giants to go with his 17 possessions in an impressive display, while midfielder Toby Greene also starred.
David Swallow was the best for the Suns in the absence of Gary Ablett, while Campbell Brown enjoyed a rare job up front to kick three goals.
Ex-rugby league stars Israel Folau and Karmichael Hunt impressed in their first game opposing each other.
Love the pic! Good crowd for a pre season game at a fine regional venue.
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:01 pm
by Beaussie
LOL @ the Giants not yet knowing all the words to the club song
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:34 pm
by vandyk
still will be the whipping boys
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:50 pm
by Beaussie
vandyk wrote:
still will be the whipping boys
They're just kids mate. Give em a few years to develop. Still will cause a few upsets this season I reckon.
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:52 am
by TLPG
At least they had a go with gusto. I remember when the Bears first won and they were all reading off sheets and it was TERRIBLE!
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:16 am
by vandyk
im not knocking them yes they will get better in the coming years but as of now there will be a lot of cricket scores kicked againgst them
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:55 am
by King-Eliagh
Surely they've practised their song enough to know the words!
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:53 pm
by vandyk
will struggle but plenty of light at end of tunnel unlike melbourne
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:09 pm
by vandyk
couldnt wish for a better start to the AFL
Re: First Win for the Giants
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2014 12:45 am
by Beaussie
vandyk wrote:
couldnt wish for a better start to the AFL
They looked like a much improved team on the weekend. The experience added through Mumford, Hunt, Shaw, Lamb will see them beat a few teams this season that's for sure. Good luck to em.
