Four GIANTS have been named in this week’s AFL Team of the Week, the most of any club.
Following the GIANTS’ 47-point win over the Saints on Sunday at Etihad Stadium, the football world are starting to sit up and take notice of the GIANTS.
A perfect 10 votes (five from each coach) in the AFL Coaches Association Most Valuable Player Award meant Toby Greene was a lock for a spot in this week’s team.
He’s joined by returning forward Jeremy Cameron who was back with a bang against the Saints, kicking five goals straight.
Backline general and vice-captain Heath Shaw has shown he’s continuing on from his All Australian and Kevin Sheedy Medal winning season last year with another strong game.
Rounding out the GIANTS representatives is Stephen Coniglio who has taken his game to another level after being named in the club’s leadership group. The young leader was the highest possession winner against the Saints on Sunday.
Backline - HEATH SHAW
The running defender cleared the footy at will and picked up 27 touches against the Saints, but also took 14 marks and saved the GIANTS on several occasions.
Half-forward - TOBY GREENE
The much-maligned GIANT was sensational against St Kilda, especially early. He racked up 31 touches and could have ended up with a bag after kicking 4.3.
Forwardline - JEREMY CAMERON
Returned from a four-week suspension in style for the GIANTS with five goals against St Kilda, four of them in the first half, in an impressive display.
Interchange - STEPHEN CONIGLIO
The GIANT grabbed 32 touches against the Saints and works hard all over the ground, adding five inside 50s and five rebound 50s from defence to a class all-round game.