And it could be over when Riewoldt marks in the pocket, but he fades left. Brisbane looked in strife when GWS led by 12 points at halftime and broke out to a 20-point lead early in the third. This marked Richmond's most lopsided victory in a Grand Final, surpassing their 81-point win against Collingwood in 1980. Andrew Gusscott, wife Jenny and son Aaron turned out to support the Giants. The Tigers main man is going to be the difference today. Lover of all dogs, including greyhounds and the Western Bulldogs. Lions fans were furious at the umpires, booing them from the field at halftime and again after the final siren. Given the success the team experienced in 2019, it is no surprise that this is a difficult decision. And finally, as the Tigers come back downfield, Riewoldt steams out to mark just inside 50, go back, and kick left to right for another! Q3: 12 mins remaining: Rich 10.6 (66) to GWS 1.6 (12) A tale of contrasting days. Rioli flies to mark, Riewoldt grabs the crumb and kicks his fourth. Numbers in brackets represent the number of grand finals umpired, including 2019. A relieving mark as the ball comes back inside 50, then emerges once more through Haynes. They mop up, spread the ball, have runners. Thanks to the Oz Comic Con being held next door, a number of mildly curious people in superhero and video game costumes stopped to watch, but didnt stay for more than a passing glance - although a few young Giants did stop Captain America and Spider-Man cosplayers to take photos. What a time. GWS Giants: 1.2 : 1.6 : 2.7 : 3.7 (25) Melbourne Cricket Ground: Sep 28 (Sat 2:30pm) 2019 Player Statistics. The initial excitement from GWS fans soon turned to despair at the live site in Homebush.Credit:James Alcock. Then Richmond produce a Harlem Globetrotters run down the Members wing, with flick-passes, volleyball taps, players waiting for the bouncing ball correctly before zipping the pass on, and finally Pickett gets possession and slams it long inside 50 for Martin to mark on the lead. While the last three hours of the season couldn't have gone any worse, to focus entirely on this one match would be a disservice to a tremendous year of overcoming adversity by the men for the west of Sydney. This was no more apparent than in Rounds 21 and 22. The ball comes the other way, spoiled, comes to ground, Dustin Martin picks up, and Richmonds other star (one of many, really) snaps a goal from near the fifty! Two fast-running clubs in Geelong and GWS were both completely shut down. About the Global Wellness Summit TheGlobal Wellness Summitis the premier organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $4.4 trillion global wellness economy. AFL 1991: Plain Sailing for Brad in Sydney Sydney v Essendon, Round Five. He was the first player to make his senior debut in a Grand Final since Keith Batchelor for Collingwood in 1952.[22]. How on earth have they gone into the cauldron that is the MCG and pulled that one out? The AFL Women's team couldn't capitalise on their success in 2018 and, in an expanded competition, won just two games. GWS small forward Brent Daniels kicked an outstanding running goal with less than three minutes to put his team in front - the 10th lead change of the match. 2017 Annual Report. Greene trying to contest in the forward pocket as a Giant counterattack swings forward. That meant Jeremy Finlayson kicked another goal for the Giants before the next centre bounce. September 28, 2019 5.45pm. The GWS Giants have set up a shot at a first ever Grand Final appearance with a pulsating win against Brisbane in one of the best finals in recent seasons. With the deadly triumvirate of Jeremy Cameron, Jeremy Finlayson and Harry Himmelberg prowling the forward fifty the Giants were a constant headache for opposition coaches. The Giants could have used some of that luck today. The 2022 Summit will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel from October 31-November 3. Lachie Whitfield (collarbone) - 1-2 weeks, Round 16 v Brisbane Lions (Giants Stadium), Round 22 v Western Bulldogs (Giants Stadium). . Then Greene collects Houli on the ground. It was practically a carbon copy of the second and third quarters, with Richmond again scoring five goals and conceding only one. 17.12 (114) to GWS 3.7 (25), Three-quarter time: Richmond 12.9 (81) to GWS 2.7 (19), Half time Rich 7.5 (47) to GWS 1.6 (12), Quarter time: Richmond 2.3 (15) to GWS 1.2 (8), 'Ridiculous' Richmond Tigers demolish GWS Giants in AFL grand final, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Dont forget Jack Riewoldt. Did you enjoy this 'Team of the Decade' article? Grand Final week would saw Whitfield and Greene return to the line-up as large crowds swarmed Tom Wills Oval and later the MCG to watch the GIANTS' Grand Final training sessions. Castagna tries passing off this time, to Rioli, but he misses from just inside 50 as well. There is a big, big sound, but its the roar of the Tiger and the trumpets of that famous song, coming from just to the east of the MCG. Richmond stamped themselves as one of the great sides of the modern era, with an 89-point demolition job of GWS. Five in a row to Collingwood and it's back to SIX POINTS! Thomas' next goal with seven minutes to go in the game sliced the margin to six points and set up a frantic finale with the ball camped out in the Magpies' front half. And the one thing the Giants can tell themselves is that they havent been blown away. Now the moment weve all been waiting for: the Grand Final Sprint. The Giants are under siege here. As Greene and Lions veteran Luke Hodge clashed, Brisbane defender Harris Andrews gave away an undisciplined free kick. No Coniglio. Thats the half, and youd think Richmond have just about won the flag with that second quarter. of the 18 AFL clubs. You can let us know in the comments below. The GIANTS' AFL campaign got off to a flyer with the GIANTS thumping Essendon at the newly re-named GIANTS Stadium. Q2: 17 mins remaining: Rich 3.4 (22) to GWS 1.3 (9) Riewoldt kicks Richmonds third, and they might break the game open a quarter late, but break it anyway. Richmond began to pull away from the Giants in the second quarter. Cotchin speaks well. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. We're always looking for great talent to join our team. Q2: 13 mins remaining: Rich 5.5 (35) to GWS 1.3 (9) Five in a row for the Tigers! Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. These teams are created using the minimum games rule (50 games - except for GWS Giants and Gold Coast Suns . GIANTS Chief Executive David Matthews said that while injuries and other unforeseen costs presented some financial challenges in 2019, the year represented another period of positive growth for the leagues youngest club. The first training session of the year kicks off with the 2km time trial. They saw some success, though, with Alyce Parker and Haneen Zreika (the first Muslim woman to play AFLW) both nominated for the NAB AFLW Rising Star Award. We recently launched both our Stats Insider AFL Player Ratings along with our new, weekly statistical series - Stats That Matter, and today, were introducing yet another content series, one in which will reveal the Team of the Decade (2010-19)for each Please try again later. While some fans left the park before full-time, some didnt even make it to the first bounce. A few hundred orange-clad faithful pitched up in Cathy Freeman Park, just outside their home ground, to watch the Giants in their first ever title decider; a mere eight years after they arrived in the AFL. It could be over when Martin tries a checkside on the run, but he bellies it. Q4: 7 mins remaining: Rich 14.11 (95) to GWS 3.7 (25) Richmond players enjoying themselves on the bench now, all smiles. His team, the Penshurst Panthers, had won the grand final in each of the last three years. The sides had previously contested one final, the 2017 preliminary final won by Richmond by 36 points. September 5th to September 27th might well be the greatest period in the short history of the club. The AFL has sacked the umpire behind the Brownlow Medal betting scandal. Held out of the way but Toby Greene wont get much love from any umpires. The glitches were fixed by the time the first siren blew, with a nervously optimistic mood setting over the sea of orange after Jeremy Cameron kicked the first goal of the afternoon. Q2: 7 mins remaining: Rich 5.5 (35) to GWS 1.5 (11) A couple of forays forward for GWS, but Richmonds defence holds firm. Pickett scrubs a handball out of the centre, Rioli kicks from the flank, and Lynch cuts across into the right pocket to take the mark. GWS are through to their first-ever AFL grand final after they stunned hot favourite Collingwood in a four-point preliminary final thriller at the MCG. Skip to main content ABC News Homepage SearchMore from ABC More from ABC They would face the Brisbane Lions in a semi-final at the Gabba in what was another classic final involving the GIANTS. While the last three hours of the season couldnt have gone any worse, to focus entirely on this one match would be a disservice to a tremendous year of overcoming adversity by the men for the west of Sydney. Pos Num Player MT K Avg H Avg D . AFL 2021: North Melbourne Five Fearless Predictions. What a team. It was Richmond's 23rd grand final appearance, and second in three years; and it was the first grand final appearance for Greater Western Sydney. Comprehensive losses to West Coast, Hawthorn and Adelaide away from home exposed a mental fragility that can exist within the team when out of their comfort zone, while their four-goal defeat to Fremantle in Canberra goes down as one of the upsets of the year (although the Dockers are looking like a finals contender now). 2019 AFL GRAND FINAL RICHMOND 17.12 114 defeated GWS 3.7 25 Richmond have secured their reputation as a truly outstanding football team with a dominant 89-point victory over the Giants to claim their 12th AFL premiership. Mixed results at the MCG this year havent completely knocked doubts surrounding their finals bona fides on the head, either. Mike Brady also performed "Up There Cazaly". Inaugural squad members Emma Swanson and Maddy Collier departed during the trade window, while the GIANTS would welcome ruck Jess Allan during the same period. Richmond cut it off, and eventually win a free for Castagna being held. GIANTS recruit Toby Bedford has narrowly taken the honours in the club's 2km time trial. It could be over when Lynch has a set shot from in front, but he shanks it. Soldo marks. As good as the Giants have looked for the most part this year and lets face it, sitting in second spot on the ladder after 13 rounds is no mean feat they have looked vulnerable at times, especially on the road. He gets to play in a Grand Final. Sydney are the only other side to beat the Cats there in the past four years. "We've been up and down but maybe we're timing our run perfectly.". Richmond chose Maureen Hafey the widow of legendary Richmond coach Tom Hafey as their ambassador to carry the premiership cup onto the field, while GWS chose Kevin Sheedy their first ever coach. Q3: 6 mins remaining: Rich 11.8 (74) to GWS 1.7 (13) Richmond just attacking as they please now, and still the Giants cant get a clean possession. Q2: 1 mins remaining: Rich 7.5 (47) to GWS 1.6 (12) A lot of action. Trailing in the dying minutes small forward Brent Daniels kicked a brilliant running goal to put the GIANTS in front. You are currently logged in to Club Exclusive access, The GIANTS have announced an operating loss of $866,613 for the 2019 financial year, including $662,644 of depreciation, from a total turnover o, Indeed, we remained in the top half of the league for commercial revenue, we launched an entirely new brand campaign, established an innovative partnership that saw our Sydney home ground renamed GIANTS Stadium. Rebecca Beeson was crowned the 2019 Gabrielle Trainor Medallist after a sensational season having transitioned from a forward into a midfielder. 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