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2020 NAB AFLW Season
GWS GIANTS v Richmond
Round 5 •
56 7.14
Full Time
11 1.5
GIANTS Won By 45
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    Saturday footy: Giants v Tigers

    Round 5: Witness the Giants battle it out with the Tigers this Saturday at Robertson Oval

    Round 5 footy comes to Wagga Wagga as the GIANTS take on the Tigers at Robertson Oval on Saturday arvo. So get some mates together and soak up the fun of summer footy.

    The play will be fierce and the atmosphere will be electric! As the world gears up to celebrate International Women’s Day; why not champion women by watching champion women play AFLW!

    There’ll be loads of entertainment to keep the vibe going with a DJ spinning tunes, photobooth fun, inflatables, face painting and the GWS Recruits Hub. Plus some fantastic GIANTS giveways including pom poms and sunglasses.

    It’s the perfect way to spend a summer arvo—and the best bit, entry is FREE!

    Entry is free!

    Be sure to bring your footy for some Macca’s Kick 2 Kick after the final siren.

    View full 2020 Macca's Kick 2 Kick schedule

    See you on Saturday, March 7 at Robertson Oval!

    Giants wayward but still maul hapless, winless Tigers

    Cora Staunton kicks four goals in record GWS score that could have been even higher

    LOCAL favourite Alyce Parker has returned to her ball-winning best and Cora Staunton booted four goals to lead Greater Western Sydney back into the top three of Conference A with a comprehensive 45-point win over Richmond in Wagga.

    STAUNTON STAMPS ON TIGERS Full match coverage and stats

    After being heavily targeted in last week's loss to Brisbane, Parker – who grew up on a farm just outside of Wagga – inspired the Giants with 24 possessions and four tackles in their 7.14 (56) to 1.5 (11) victory on Saturday.

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    Fellow midfielders Rebecca Beeson and Jess Dal Pos were also highly influential and enjoyed the solid work of rucks Erin McKinnon and Jess Allen, who combined for 30 hit outs.

    Staunton was too quick and smart for the Tigers defence and Rebecca Privitelli (two goals and five marks) was an outstanding ally as the pair of mobile targets helped the Giants take 17 marks inside 50 to just one.

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    Both GWS forwards covered plenty of territory, working hard up the ground to offer a target, but they also put in just as much effort to get back towards goal. 

    Gun Richmond onballer Monique Conti was her team's only prime mover and finished with 21 disposals and six tackles, while former Giant Phoebe Monahan (22 touches) fought hard in defence against a constant wave of GWS attacks.

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    The Giants could have ended the contest early in the third term if they'd kicked straight but it mattered little as they took advantage of a lopsided inside 50 count (32-20) to kick the only four goals of the second half, and the last five goals of the match.

    After Adelaide was defeated by North Melbourne earlier on Saturday, the Giants knew a massive reward was on offer, and the four-quarter performance would have pleased coach Alan McConnell.

    The GWS Giants celebrate as a club after downing Richmond in Wagga. Picture: Jack Thomas/Getty Images

    Captain Alicia Eva (foot) is a chance to return next week for the trip to take on the Crows in another boost for the Giants.

    The defeat continued a miserable first season for Richmond which remains winless after five rounds, but skipper Katie Brennan (concussion) could return for their clash with St Kilda next week.

    The Richmond players leave the field after a big loss to Greater Western Sydney. Picture: AFL Photos

    The hero
    Staunton's storied athletic career looked all but over when she snapped her leg playing club footy in the off-season, but she's responded in remarkable fashion. Almost 10 months to the day of her injury, she torched the Tigers, who couldn't contain the Irish star.

    Cora Staunton kicked four goals. Picture: AFL Photos

    It was over when...
    The Giants dominated the start of the third quarter but failed to put the Tigers away when they missed three relatively easy chances. Staunton then burst away from a stoppage inside 50 with power and kicked truly with a brilliant individual effort to put them 27 points up.

    The ladder now
    The win was crucial for the Giants and saw them jump back into third spot on the ladder in Conference A, after the Crows were belted by North Melbourne earlier on Saturday. The big challenge now for GWS is to register back-to-back victories for the first time this year to consolidate their position.

    One to watch
    Privitelli continues to impress in her return to AFLW and attacked the footy strongly inside 50. She kicked two goals of her own and worked well in tandem with Staunton and Jacinda Barclay. She'll only get better with more footy under her belt.

    The difference
    GWS had too many quality options through the midfield with Parker, Dal Pos, Beeson and Britt Tully all finding plenty of ball, while Conti was forced to fight a lone hand. The former Bulldog fought valiantly but was overwhelmed by a lack of support.

    Say what?
    "I thought we trashed our brand a little bit last week, Brisbane pulled our pants down, so it was really good that we could play that well for 90 per cent of the game. We don't fear anybody in the competition. - GWS coach Alan McConnell

    "(We need to) Clone 'Mon' (Conti) and find another one of her. She's a super talent but didn't quite get enough support." - Richmond coach Tom Hunter

    Sophie Molan fumbles under pressure. Picture: Jack Thomas/Getty Images

    What’s next?
    The Tigers head back to Melbourne for a clash with St Kilda at RSEA Park on Saturday, while the Giants are on the road, taking on Adelaide at Hisense Oval on Sunday

    GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY    2.5    3.8    4.13    7.14 (56)
    RICHMOND                                  1.1    1.2     1.3       1.5 (11)

    GOALS
    Giants:
    Staunton 4, Privitelli 2, Halvorsen
    Richmond: Bernardi

    BEST
    Giants:
    Staunton, Parker, Beeson, Privitelli, Tully, Bennetts
    Richmond: Conti, Monahan, Dempsey

    INJURIES
    Giants:
    Nicola Barr (hamstring)
    Richmond: Nil

    LATE CHANGES
    Giants:
    Nil
    Richmond: Nil

    Reports: Nil
    Crowd: 3,377 at Robertson Oval

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