Wednesday November 16 2011 was the GIANTS first birthday.
One year ago, the AFL’s newest club officially became the GWS GIANTS.
With the NAB AFL Draft just around the corner, there is plenty to look forward to but we also want to celebrate the BIG year that has just passed. We asked our Facebook and twitter fans what their favourite GIANT moments in the past twelve months have been and this is what they had to say:
Michael Shillito Time flies! I can't believe it's already been a year since that night at the Showground pavilion. Which also means I've been a member of this club for a year.
Taking the lead just before half time against Gold Coast would have to be up there, but I'll vote for Izzy kicking 6 just before the finals.
And off the field, signing 12,000 members and the Inside the Giant night at Rooty Hill RSL were definitely highlights.
Paddy Harrington First game NAB cup at Blacktown in February when it was about 35 degrees
Georgia Taylor Going to a training session with the schoolboys/girls footy champs in Canberra
Warren Thomson Getting to meet Sheeds in Alice Springs
Sharon Laurie the signing of Sam Schulz from Culcairn then Anthony Miles from Howlong - local boys.
Stephanie Stewart Morgan NAB Cup last year. Great to be there for your debut!
Kate Weinert Inner sanctum. Izzy's improvement after being dropped forward and being one of 12,000 foundation members!
Rod Clarkin Watching the club build to 12000 despite all the doubters! The NAB cup debut and Inner Sanctum night were right up there also!
Adrian Raftery The day that Izzy went forward for the first time & kicked four at BISP
Jessica Ries Happy 1st birthday to the GWS GIANTS! Can't believe it's been a year. Lots of grey hairs to show for it but even more amazing memories
Steven Robert Sheeds' visit to Eastlakes FC. The great man was entertaining, passionate and down to earth - a GIANT asset for the club.
