Small forward Gerard Ugle was among the UWS GIANTS best players in their 49-point loss to the Sydney Swans in their NEAFL match at Blacktown International Sportspark on Sunday.
The GIANTS put in a competitive display but the Swans set the tone early with two goals in the opening two minutes of the game.
The GIANTS responded in the second term, kicking three goals to Sydney’s four, and remained competitive in the third before dropping off in the last.
UWS GIANTS Coach Brett Hand said he was disappointed with his sides performance against the Swans.
“We went into the game with expectations, so it was disappointing to walk away with that result," Hand said.
“We had a great opportunity to step up this week and we didn’t do it which is disappointing."
Despite the disappointing loss, Hand said that his young side displayed plenty of promising signs against a more mature Swans outfit.
“Gerald Ugle looked lively up forward. He crumbed reasonably well and was rewarded with his efforts.
“Anthony Miles was our best in the midfield. He put his head in every contest and led from the front.
“Mark Whiley tagged Andrejs Everett and Tom Mitchell and did really well to take on that role. Tom Downie is also progressing well each week in the ruck.”
The UWS GIANTS have won three of their six games played this season.
Results:
Swans 19.13.127 d GIANTS 11.12.78
Goals: Ugle 3, Frost 2, Hampton 2, Downie 2, Thornton, Wilson
Best: Whiley, Miles, Schulz, Downie, Ugle, Golds
