Analysis: GWSGIANTS skipper Stephen Coniglio labelled the season a 'failure'. He could have called it an 'epic failure'. Few would disagree | wutube SMHsport
On Friday night, a chastened Coniglio cut a forlorn figure, apologising to fans after they bowed out of the finals race.
The impact of former senior assistant Matthew Nicks' departure last year after a grand final season should not be underestimated. Players thrived on his fresh ideas. Finding an assistant of Nicks' experience and calibre to support Cameron, who cannot afford a repeat next year, will be as important as any list changes football boss Jason McCartney makes.So where has it all gone wrong?The popular view is the Giants were a different team after returning from lockdown.
Their star-studded midfield has struggled all year. Josh Kelly has not returned to the form of 2017. Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper failed to match their breakthrough 2019 seasons. Even in round one, when his side beat Geelong by 32 points, Cameron said his midfield had been dominated in contested ball for long periods.
Few captains would have encountered a more problematic first season than Coniglio – some of the issues his doing, some not. First came the once-in-a-century pandemic, then his form dropped along with that of his team. On top of that were the challenges of hub life. Having a camera follow your every move would not have eased the pressure either.
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