Our Season Summary looks back at how each GIANTS player fared during the 2015 AFL season.
 
Name: Callan Ward
Number: 8
2015 Games: 22 AFL
AFL Fantasy Average: 100
Awards: Voted second most courageous player at the AFLPA Awards
 
Background: Callan Ward was selected with pick 19 in the 2007 AFL Draft by the Western Bulldogs. He joined the GIANTS as one of the club’s inaugural captains at the end of the 2011 season.

Best Game: Round 16 v Gold Coast - 30 touches, 8 marks, 5 tackles, 2 goals.

Summary: Arguably the GIANTS’ most consistent performer, Callan Ward epitomises everything a club captain should be. Ward played every match of the season and averaged over 25 disposals and five tackles per match. He regularly threw himself into contents and would often emerge with the football, recording a career-high amount of clearances in 2015. Playing alongside former Western Bulldogs teammate Ryan Griffen this season, Ward had more freedom without coping the hard tag from opponents every week. Ward finished third in the Kevin Sheedy Medal count and continued to lead his younger teammates on the field. He also surprised a few people in the Brownlow Medal, finishing equal eighth on 19 votes.

Pat On The Back: Ward leads with his actions and is widely respected as one of the most courageous players in the league. He was at his brutal best in 2015.

What They Said: "In amongst the 17 other clubs I think the other players would know how tough he (Ward) is. He's suicidal in how he hits the footy, whether it's on the ground or in the air," - Leon Cameron

Look Ahead: Ward kicked 10 goals this season but is capable of impacting the scoreboard more with his accurate kick. Adding some more goals to his tally in 2016 will be one of his aims.