1. A week is a long time in footy, unless you're Richmond
Following a heartbreaking loss after the siren to Fremantle last week, things couldn't possibly have gotten any worse for the Tigers, but somehow, they did. They booted six goals in the opening term and led by 27 points early in the last, but with the finishing line in sight, the Tigers choked on the four points again. The Giants kicked the only five goals of the final quarter to repeat their unbelievable comeback win of last week, with Jeremy Cameron taking over the hero duties from Steve Johnson. Debutant Shai Bolton even looked to have sealed the game for Richmond when he snapped one late to put the visitors eight points clear, but the video review overturned the decision, and GWS took full advantage thanks to a Nathan Wilson bomb, and another end-to-end goal. 

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2. The Giants' mounting injury list is taking a toll
The immense amount of talent on the list has helped GWS cover the long-term absence of Stephen Coniglio (ankle), Nick Haynes (hamstring), Ryan Griffen (ankle), Jacob Hopper (finger), Matt Buntine (knee) and Adam Kennedy (knee), as well as Tendai Mzungu (hamstring) and the non-appearance of recruit Brett Deledio (calf). But while the Giants managed to steal a win last week over Collingwood, and repeated the dose against the hapless Tigers, the signs are there that Leon Cameron's men are starting to struggle. GWS midfielders Josh Kelly, Dylan Shiel, Tom Scully and Callan Ward have done a power of work with Coniglio, Griffen and Hopper missing, and while the inclusion of Lachie Whitfield has helped, that star quartet aren't getting the support they need. The bye is still three weeks away for GWS and they face a long trip to Perth to take on West Coast next week, with plenty of their biggest names unavailable.

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3. What happened to the Alex Rance versus Jeremy Cameron battle?
Fans would have been expecting the game's best key defender to lock onto Cameron, who led the Coleman medal heading into round nine, but they were let down when Rance went to Jonathan Patton at the opening bounce. All Australian for the past three seasons, Rance dominated the GWS back 50 and outpointed the big Giant in most of the pair's one-on-one duals, especially close to goal. Cameron looked dangerous at times with two first-half goals but Damien Hardwick refused to budge and backed Dylan Grimes to do the job, which he did, until the star Giant bobbed up to nail the winner. Rance was near best on ground in the loss, and you have to wonder, if Richmond would have walked away with the points if he'd taken on Cameron. 

4. Contract talk or not, Dustin Martin and Josh Kelly just can't be stopped
They're two of the best midfielders in the competition, and both out of contract at the end of this season, but the constant speculation over their futures is having no effect on Martin and Kelly. The Tiger racked up a game-high 35 possessions, 20 of those contested, 10 inside 50s and five clearances, while the Giant had 32 touches, six clearances and five tackles, as the pair put on a show at Spotless Stadium. Martin's goalkicking let him down especially with a set shot in the tense last term, but there's little doubt opposition sides find it near on impossible to shut him down. Kelly's lethal left foot and his lightning step make him just as hard to counter, and who knows, the star duo could share something else at the end of the year, apart from a new deal, when the Brownlow votes are counted.

Dustin Martin gave another powerhouse performance. Picture: AFL Photos

5. Nankervis enjoys a memorable return to Sydney
The former Swan spent three seasons in the harbour city, but because of his lack of senior opportunities, he never got to play the Giants, or take on their star big man Shane Mumford. Nankervis made up for lost time with a great game in Richmond's loss at Spotless Stadium however, with his mobility causing Mumford plenty of headaches. The 22-year-old had 19 possessions, 11 of those contested, 19 hit outs, three contested marks and five tackles, and continues to show why he's been one of the competition's most valuable recruits. It was a physical battle between two of the league's most aggressive ruckmen, and it was no fault of Nankervis that they weren't able to hold on.