AFL: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge fired back at a reporter after being questioned on Marcus Bontempelli's form during the Hawks clash.
There’s no love lost between rivals Sydney and Greater Western Sydney, and in Saturday’s qualifying final it was on before the opening bounce as the bad blood then spilled over at quarter time .
Spot fires broke out before things really heated up at the first break - and it’s no surprise the instigators were Giants skipper Toby Greene and Swan Tom Papley. Papley was awarded a free kick right before the quarter time siren, but he was knocked down by Greene, sparking a scuffle. Watch Sydney v GWS Giants SAT 3:20PM AEST | LIVE & ad-break free during play, available on Kayo. New to Kayo?“I mean, who would have thought Papley and Toby Greene would go at it? Two likely candidates aren’t they?” Fox Footy’s Jason Dunstall said.“They were up in each other’s grill before the opening bounce.It was clear that frustration was playing a part for Papley and the Swans after they were ambushed by the Giants, who went at more than 200 pressure rating in a red-hot opening term.
At the first change, it was GWS holding a 17-10 lead - restricting the AFL’s highest scoring team in 2024 to just one goal in the qualifying final opening term.
Red-Hot Opening Term Fiery Clash Greater Western Sydney Giants Catherine Healey Sarah Jones Stephen Coniglio Luke Beveridge Sydney Swans Jason Dunstall Quarter Time Siren David King Toby Greene Western Bulldogs Quarter Time Opening Bounce
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