The GIANTS will celebrate Pride Round as they unveil their 2024 Pride Jumper in a Sunday twilight clash with the Crows at Henson Park.

Match Information:

GIANTS v Crows
Sunday, October 13 at 5:05pm
Henson Park | Gadigal and Wangal Country

State of Play:  

The GIANTS will cap off a hectic two-week schedule when they host the Crows in celebration of Pride Round at Henson Park on Sunday. 

In what will be their fourth game in 15 days, the GIANTS will be looking for consistency across four quarters as they aim to address their recent slow starts in Sunday’s clash at Henson Park. 

While unable to secure the four points across the last month, the GIANTS continue to remain in games but have often left their run too late as they are left to rue their poor first halves.

The common theme was prevalent once again in Tuesday’s clash with the Saints in Frankston, with the GIANTS outscored five goals to none in the first half before responding by winning the second half. 

Former skipper Alicia Eva sparked the GIANTS with back-to-back goals in the third term to kick-start a much-improved second half, but ultimately the slow start cost the GIANTS yet again as the home side registered a 7.7 (49) to 2.3 (15) win. 

Midfield stars Alyce Parker (30 disposals, eight tackles and 10 clearances) and new skipper Bec Beeson (24 disposals, six tackles) led the way once again and will look to continue their brilliant seasons against the Crows on Sunday. Meanwhile young gun Kaitlyn Srhoj also continued her starring debut season with another strong performance from the 19-year-old midfielder.

With the GIANTS to unveil their 2024 Pride Jumper in celebration of Pride Round against the Crows, the side will be hoping to celebrate the occasion with a win on Sunday.  

 The Opposition:

The Crows will enter Sunday’s twilight clash looking to get their season back on track after Melbourne pulled off one of the upsets of the season on Wednesday night by defeating the three-time premiers by two points.

The Crows led all stats across the four quarters but struggled with goal inaccuracy against the Demons, taking 10 marks inside 50 to the Melbourne’s two but only managed one goal from their opportunities. 

Wednesday night’s shock loss was just Adelaide’s second of the season, after going down to last year’s premiers, the Lions, also by two points in a tight tussle back in round five.

The Crows currently sit in fifth position with five wins and two losses.

Recent History:   

The two inaugural AFLW sides have faced off all in all eight seasons to date, but it’s the three-time premiers that hold the advantage in the head-to-head. 

The most recent encounter was in round four last year with the Crows victorious by 69 points at Manuka Oval.  The Crows’ Ebony Marinoff was dominant through the middle with 40 touches, while Eloise Jones kicked four goals. 

The GIANTS’ last win over the Crows was back in 2020, with the five-point victory securing the GIANTS their first finals berth.

In The Mix:  

The GIANTS could be bolstered by two huge inclusions for Sunday’s game, with star key position duo Izzy Huntington (knee soreness) and Tarni Evans (lower leg) both tests for Sunday’s game after missing Tuesday’s game against the Saints. 

Others to come into consideration will be Courtney Murphy and Caitlin Miller who were emergencies last week.

Team Selection:   

The GIANTS will name their squad to take on the Crows at 6:20pm on Thursday and then the final team at 5pm on Friday at gwsgiants.com.au.

Where to Watch:  

The GIANTS’ round seven clash with the Crows will be shown live on Fox Footy and Kayo nationally and on 7Mate in NSW and the ACT from 5pm on Sunday.

Social Media: 

Follow the GIANTS on Instagram at @GWSGIANTSAFLW,  and be part of the #BigBigSound in 2024.

Adelaide has shaken off a shock midweek defeat and surged back into the top four with a 12-goal onslaught in a 64-point victory over the GIANTS at Henson Park.

The Crows' grip on a double chance had been loosened with two defeats in three matches, but the visitors outclassed the GIANTS from the early exchanges to get their campaign back on track with a 14.8 (92) to 4.4 (28) triumph on Sunday afternoon.

Ebony Marinoff put on yet another midfield masterclass with a career-high 41 disposals while also gathering 12 clearances and 17 tackles to ensure the Crows took control from the stoppages.

Anne Hatchard (21 disposals) and Niamh Kelly (15, two goals) were also prominent through the midfield, although the Crows will be just as pleased to see young guns Madison Newman (17, one goal) and Sarah Goodwin (17) make a huge impact.

Caitlin Gould was a lively presence throughout and booted an equal career-best three majors as much of the game was played in the Crows' forward half, while Danielle Ponter also added three goals.

Midfielder Stevie-Lee Thompson booted the first goal of the game after just 34 seconds as the Crows set up camp in the GIANTS' defence with 12-2 inside 50s through the opening term.

The GIANTS sent numbers behind the ball in an attempt to limit the damage but found escaping their defensive half more difficult as the Crows finished with 50-14 inside 50s and nine goalkickers.

The hosts breathed some life into the contest with two goals against the run of play in the second term, but the dam wall broke as the Crows went on a goalscoring spree after the main break.

Bec Beeson was a presence all around the ground as the GIANTS tried to find a route forward and finished with 22 disposals, while Alyce Parker (19) started strongly before being overpowered by the Crows' deep-running on-ball brigade.

Rising Star winner Zarlie Goldsworthy was again a standout for the GIANTS and gathered 13 touches and two goals, while Madison Brazendale booted a classy goal before the Crows launched their scoring blitz.

Brodee Mowbray added some respectability to the scoreboard for the GIANTS with a goal in the last minute of the game before Goldsworthy added her second after the siren, but the gulf in class had already been well and truly exposed.

Brazendale Adds Touch Of Class

The GIANTS spent little time in their forward half with only 14 inside 50s for the match, but made the most of their opportunities in the second term to briefly give the Crows a scare. The GIANTS sparked the contest with a goal against the run of play as Madison Brazendale got on the end of some smart ball movement to calmly boot the hosts' first major of the match. The 21-year-old finished with 14 disposals as well as the early goal to give the GIANTS hope for the future on one had been a dark day against one of the powerhouses of the competition.

Up Next

The GIANTS will continue searching for their first victory since round one when they takes on the high-flying Hawthorn at Kinetic Stadium on Saturday from 1.05pm AEDT. 

GIANTS                                  0.0       2.1       2.2       4.4 (28)
ADELAIDE                           1.3       6.3       9.6       14.8 (92)

GOALS

GIANTS: Goldsworthy 2, Brazendale, Mowbray
Adelaide: Ponter 3, Gould 3, Kelly 2, Thompson, Munyard, Newman, Randall, Martin, Charlton

BEST

GIANTS: Beeson, Parker, Goldsworthy, Brazendale
Adelaide: Marinoff, Gould, Kelly, Hatchard, Ponter, Newman

INJURIES

GIANTS: Srhoj (knee)
Adelaide: Nil

Crowd: 1,061 at Henson Park