Greater Western Sydney’s blue-chip talent was the difference as the Giants knocked St Kilda out of the finals in an entertaining clash at the MCG on Saturday.
St Kilda’s season has come to an end as late-season bolters Greater Western Sydney surged into the semis with an eye-catching MCG finals victory.
While an AFL finals campaign is a serious business, GWS coach Adam Kingsley, a former premiership player himself and Richmond assistant during their recent glorious era, understands the need for levity.“You can hear the guys there in the background having some fun and that’s who we are and that’s what we want to be. I think we’ve been that across the course of the year irrespective of win and loss,” Kingsley said in the countdown to Saturday’s match.
Star midfielder Josh Kelly was arguably the best afield, the Giants without fellow veteran Stephen Coniglio , while rebounding halfbacks Lachie Ash and Lachie Whitfield were superb. Midfielder Tom Green was also elite, the Giants enjoying maximum impact from their top talent.Forward Jake Riccardi was also threat all game, on a day star Saints forward Max King and GWS defensive ace Sam Taylor neutralised each other.
For the Saints, it was a learning experience, for 10 players hadn’t played a final. The defeat capped a tough day, with forward Tim Membrey a late withdrawal because of. Skipper Jack Steele, with a season-high 38 disposals, and Jack Sinclair were busy, keeping their side in the contest when the Giants threatened to storm away in the second term.
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