GIANTS Radio: Recent Episodes
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There's a big big sound on GIANTS Radio. Check out all the latest offerings including One-Eyed GIANTS, Trade Talk. the Rewatchables and Team Talkback.
Cooper Hamilton opens up about growing up on a farm in country Victoria, navigating his way through two years of interrupted football and his perfect first impression at the GIANTS.
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GIANTS recruiter and award-winning journalist Emma Quayle sits down with Josh Fahey to discuss his decision to leave and then re-join the GIANTS Academy, the influence of Tom Green and his decision to move back to Canberra to finish school.
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GIANTS recruiter and award-winning journalist Emma Quayle sits down with Leek Aleer to discuss his childhood in Egypt, his move to Australia as a five-year-old and the influence his mother had on his footballing dream.
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GIANTS recruiter and award-winning journalist Emma Quayle sits down with the GIANTS' first pick in the 2021 draft Finn Callaghan.
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In the lead up to the huge Elimination Final against the Swans, the One-Eyed GIANTS scour the country for the most fanatical supporters.
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A completely one sided view of the upcoming round 17 clash with the Gold Coast Suns in Ballarat featuring Mark McVeigh in the rooms and a catch up with OG GIANT Steve Clifton.
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A one-sided conversation on the Round 16 clash with Melbourne at the MCG. Joined by James McDonald, Luke kelly and Nicola Barr.
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A one sided biased view of the round 15 clash with the Hawks featuring Shane Mumford, Nicola Barr and Megan Hustwaite.
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In the lead up to the round 13 matcha against the Kangaroos in Tassie, we catch up with Lachie Keeffe, GIANTS CEO Dave Matthews and former GIANT Joel Patfull.
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Live from the players race at the 'Gabba. Featuring Alex Williams, Harry Perryman, Nicola Barr and Codie Briggs.
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Live from outside GIANTS Stadium in the lead up to the Clash with the Eagles.
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The show that cant see anything but the awesome new Orange away jumpers. Joined by Dylan Buckley, Braydon Pruess and Jason McCartney from Marvel Stadium.
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The One-Eyed GIANTS are back with some bold predictions for the clash with the Crows. We talk all things AFLW with Cora Staunton. Catch up with past player Tommy Bugg and get the inside word on the round 7 match from Phil Davis and Jason McCartney. Featuring hosts Alex Williams and Nicola Barr.
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Recorded LIVE prior to the massive round 6 clash between the GIANTS and the Bulldogs. Guests include Matt de Boer, Nicola Barr, Luke Kelly and AFLW superstar Alyce Parker.
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From the Geelong West Giants, to Greater Western Sydney: defender Cam Fleeton chats about how he made the most of the 2020 shutdown, his long wait on draft night and his first two months at the GIANTS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2020 season was a tough one for all, but none more than draft-bound kids in Victoria. Conor Stone - selected at pick 15 - chats about how he handled the many challenges that the football-free year threw his way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After missing out in the 2019 draft, Will Shaw found his way onto an AFL list without playing a single game in 2020, aborting a move to Bendigo to move home to Deniliquin and start a building apprenticeship when the coronavirus lockdown began.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ryan Angwin had access to a very handy resource - Port Adelaide player Xavier Duursma, from the same small Victorian town - as he set about making the most of his almost football-free 2020 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacob Wehr almost gave up on his dream to make the AFL at the end of 2019. The 22-year-old from country South Australia was studying teaching and working as a part-time painter when the GIANTS grabbed him with the very last selection in the 2020 draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tanner Bruhn, the GIANTS' first pick in the 2020 draft, reflects on the knee injury that set him back as a young player, how he handled the non-existent 2020 season, and his first two months in Sydney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The final episode of Trade Talk, presented by Toyo Tires, sees General Manager Football Jason McCartney join the show to break down the big moments from last night's deadline.
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In his first interview as a GIANT, Jesse Hogan speaks about the whirlwind process of leaving Fremantle and becoming a GIANTS player. Trade Talk is presented by Toyo Tires.
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We hear from Braydon Preuss ahead of a big final two days of trade period. Trade Talk is presented by Toyo Tires.
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Braydon Preuss is the latest player to become a GIANT having being secured for pick 31. Trade Talk is presented by Toyo Tires.
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Ahead of a big three days, we look back at some of the big AFL Trade deals of the past that could be used as a reference point over the next 72 hours. Trade Talk is presented by Toyo Tires.
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Alison Zell and Leigh Meyrick recap the weekend and look ahead to a big finish to the Trade Period. Trade Talk is presented by Toyo Tires.
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With trade period officially opening today, National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso answers YOUR questions on Trade Talk, presented by Toyo Tires.
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Some breaking news thanks to Toyo Tires with Jesse Hogan indicating he wants to join the GIANTS.
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Monday morning's Trade Talk has updates on Jeremy Cameron and a range of other movements.
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Shane Mumford joins Emma Quayle to discuss his trade from Sydney to the GIANTS at the end of 2013, a move he did not not see coming but one that brought out a whole new side of him at the age of 27.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First year midfielder Tom Green joins Leigh Meyrick and Emma Quayle from the Gold Coast to discuss a big week for the club, his close friendship with Jake Riccardi, the potential of his brother Josh and his NBA predictions.
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From Northern Ireland to Greater Western Sydney - GIANTS defender Aidan Corr joins Emma Quayle to discuss his family's move to Australia when he was a toddler, his shift to Sydney as a first-round draft pick and his journey towards becoming a settled part of the team's back six.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a frustrating few months, Sam Reid is back in the GIANTS' side and he joins the Team Talkback podcast to talk about the season so far, passing on his experience to his younger teammates and embracing Father's Day in the hub. This episode was made possible thanks to Facilities First.
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In 2017, Lachie Keeffe knew his time at Collingwood was most likely up. Back after a two-year suspension, he couldn’t find his way back into the Magpies’ senior team. Delisted at the end of the season, he had a handful of clubs get in touch. For a number of reasons, the GIANTS appealed most.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leigh Meyrick is joined by Emma Quayle and Adam Curley to discuss the ins and outs and all the milestones being celebrated in the big clash between the GIANTS and Carlton at Metricon Stadium. This episode was made possible by Facilities First.
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Dashing defender Lachie Ash joins Alison Zell and Emma Quayle as he returns to the side to take on Fremantle in a crucial round 14 match in Perth. This episode was made possible by Facilities First.
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Emma Quayle speaks with Harry Himmelberg who joined the club through the GIANTS Academy and now plays a key role in the forward line and as a punch hitting ruckman. Thanks to our presenting partner, Bingo Industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso joins the show to talk through the six big changes for Round 13 including the rise of debutant Jake Riccardi.
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A special edition of Becoming GIANT with second year forward Bobby Hill who designed our jumper to be worn on Sunday as part of Sir Doug Nicholls Round. This podcast was made possible by Bingo Industries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cora Staunton joins Emma Quayle to discuss her long and storied international sporting career which has seen her become a crowd favourite of the GIANTS' AFLW program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forward Brent Daniels joins Leigh Meyrick and Alison Zell to discuss Sydney Derby XIX, Tom Hutchesson's remarkable rise to the AFL and how the players are spending their time in quarantine.
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Callan Ward didn't believe it when he was first told the AFL's newest team wanted him to play for them. He almost said no when they asked him to be captain. Nine years on, he reflects on leaving the Western Bulldogs to move to Sydney and join the GIANTS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Forward Harry Himmelberg joins Leigh Meyrick and Alison Zell on Team Talkback ahead of Round 10 ahead Essendon. This podcast was made possible by Facilities First.
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Key defender Lachie Keeffe joins Leigh Meyrick and Alison Zell to talk about finding consistency in the team and as one of only two Queenslanders at the club, offers some local advice.
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First, Sam Reid joined the GIANTS as an uncontracted player ahead of season 2012. Next, he was delisted with a year to run on his contract. Then, he found a way to lift the pressure he had placed on himself and overcome the injuries that had held him back as a young player, embracing life as a "role player" and fighting his way back onto the list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Moving to Sydney was a big deal for Brent Daniels, who grew up in Swan Hill in country Victoria and joined the GIANTS as pick 27 in the 2017 draft. But a decision to move away to boarding school when he was 16 helped prepare him for what was to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Returning ruckman Sam Jacobs joins Team Talkback ahead of the Friday night showdown against Richmond. This podcast is brought to you by Facilities First.
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The GIANTS played in a preliminary final in 2016, yet still ended up with pick No. 2 in the national draft. Tim Taranto wondered how he would ever get a game when the club called his name out, but arrived in Sydney determined to make a quick impression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jye Caldwell joins Emma Quayle and Leigh Meyrick to talk about the ins and outs ahead of a blockbuster at GIANTS Stadium.
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Alicia Eva had two big goals growing up – to play football at the highest possible level, and to coach there too. Her move to the GIANTS ahead of the 2018 AFLW season has helped her chase both dreams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tim Taranto is back playing football and drops by to give an update on all the latest selection news in the round 6 episode of GINTS Team Talkback.
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Harry Perryman learned to mix it with the men while playing country football as a 15-year-old in Collingullie, near Wagga. Drafted in 2016 via the GIANTS Academy, the farm boy has slowly gotten used to life in the big city, and the senior side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All the team news as it happens as the GIANTS prepare to take on Hawthorn in round 5.
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A Gab Trainor Medallist and an All Australian in only her second year of football at the highest level, Alyce Parker is certainly a star on the rise. Find out how this wonder kid from the farm will be one of the players to watch for years to come at the GIANTS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shane Mumford is in and joins the team to discuss the game against Collingwood and Adam Curley is back talking footy in this week's Team Talkback.
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Rookie-listed at the end of 2012, Zac Williams talks about growing up in Narrandera, the early days of the GIANTS Academy and why his mum made him stay in Sydney when times got tough in his debut year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zac Langdon joins the show with the news that he comes into the side to play the Bulldogs under lights on Friday night and we also find out a little more about our latest debutant, Lachie Ash.
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Footy is back and the teams have dropped for round 2. Jason McCartney joins the crew to reflect on the last few months and what to expect moving forward.
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Daniel Lloyd was desperate for a chance when the GIANTS offered to rookie list him at the end of 2015. But at 23 he had things to consider – a wife, two kids and a job as a carpenter – before he could say yes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt de Boer discusses the challenge of going from regular Fremantle player to being delisted at 26, why he wanted to come to the GIANTS and how he went about establishing himself as a leader at his new club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The No. 1 draft pick in 2012, Lachie Whitfield talks about his stress-free draft year and the tough times that greeted him after he made his way to the GIANTS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pushed out by Collingwood at the end of 2013, Heath Shaw had a decision to make: where would be the best place to continue his career?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
During Members Week we threw the net far and wide to you, the members to tell us your favourite GIANTS victory.
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A young GIANTS team welcome Collingwood to Western Sydney for the first time. Collingwood were grasping at a fading chance to play in the 2014 finals series and didn't expect the fight from a young GIANTS team who were looking to celebrate a mass 21st birthday party after the game. Featuring Toby Greene who recorded a career high 42 possessions in the day.1m40s: Gone in 60 seconds. 6m20s: Where was he. 10m00s: Where is he now. 12m45s: Crystal ball commentary 17m20s: GIANTS Bingo 19m00s: Toyo Tires Make Your Move Moment 24m50s: Nerds Corner 27m05s: Joel Patfull AwardPresented by our Principal Partner, Toyo Tires.
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Down by as much as 31 points, the GIANTS looked like succumbing to the Tigers for the fourth time at GIANTS stadium, But a fingernail touch and a last gasp goal brought the crowd to their feet. Relive all the action with special guest Harry Perryman.
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Chad Cornes joins the Rewatchables podcast to break down the GIANTS first ever win in the AFL and share his memories of the early days at the club, both on and off the field.
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Relive the scenes of the GIANTS' first ever win over cross town rivals the Sydney Swans.Shane Mumford joins the team to recall his memories of that chaotic day.
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There are a few games in the short GIANTS history that stand out for more than the result and this was definitely one of them. Coming off four consecutive losses and with the season on the line, the GIANTS brought an intensity to this game that had not been seen before. The GIANTS media team are joined by Coleman Medalist Jeremy Cameron to look back at the game and uncover hidden gems like an unusual player ban before the game, a unique debut from a future star and we also ask the question, Who has even tasted a Balfour Pie?
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It's been called one of the great preliminary finals of all time (we've got history in this category) and it was pure joy (and agony) to re-watch the 2019 Preliminary final and get a bit of insight from one of the stars of the game Nick Haynes. Recorded in lockdown from bedrooms and bird filled balconies all across Sydney.
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Joined by a star of the game, Stevie Johnson, Leigh Meyrick, Alison Zell and Craig Abercrombie from GIANTS Media sat down to watch the Fox Footy classic game from 2016 between the GIANTS and Melbourne and run a critical eye over the game, with a severe case of 20/20 hindsight. Recorded from bedrooms across the country during the 2020 AFL shutdown.
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Recorded live from the front seat of the fabulous Kia Sportage parked at GIANTS Stadium. We bring you all the latest news and updates as the teams for the AFLW semi Final and the AFL Round 1 clash drop. Featuring Dave Matthews, Mel Green (Mum of Tom), Isaac Cumming and Alex Williams.
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All the team news ahead of the second round of Marsh Community Series games against Richmond. Featuring updates from Zac Williams, Assistant Coach Adam Schneider and we check in to get a feel for the excitement in Wagga Wagga with Sports Editor of the Daily Advertiser, Matt Malone.
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The debut of Team Talkback in 2020 brings you all the latest team news as it happens. This week featuring "Needles" from the Squinters and Amon Buchanan who steps into the head coach role for the first Marsh Series match against the Swans.
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Don't miss a moment of GIANTS Radio's coverage of the build up to the GIANTS' round 19 clash with Port Adelaide.
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In the series finale of The Leaders, GIANTS Chairman Tony Shepherd speaks to Emma Quayle about how his involvement with the club eventuated and recounts the amount of work the club's leaders had to put in to get the GIANTS up and running.
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Podcast Summary1:10 - Interest in football3:00 - How he became a GIANT7:43 - How the GIANTS' board was appointed11:11 - Building a culture14:30 - How AFLW has changed the club19:30 - Relationships with leaders21:00 - The GIANTS' early days25:00 - What did the club get right in its formative years?27:00 - What does the future look like for the GIANTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GIANTS co-captain Callan Ward speaks to award winning journalist and GIANTS' recruiter Emma Quayle in the penultimate episode of The Leaders.
Ward speaks about how his leadership has changed with his season-ending knee injury and how he has developed from being a reluctant leader into one of the competition's best captains.
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Podcast Summary2:00 - Match Day leadership5:15 - The difference eight years makes8:20 - How he's dealt with his injury11:30 - How Ward became captain and adapted to leadership despite his reluctance17:40 - Ward's leadership style22:40 - Ward's partnership with Phil Davis25:00 - The GIANTS' next leaders28:30 - What Ward sees in his futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GIANTS Netball inaugural captain Kim Green speaks to award winning journalist Emma Quayle about the beginnings of GIANTS Netball and how she has developed as a leader over the years.
Green talks about her relationship with coach Julie Fitzgerald and how different leadership is between club and international level.
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Podcast Summary1:20 - Becoming GIANT3:40 - Birth of GIANTS Netball4:35 - Relationship with Julie Fitzgerald10:25 - The Difference between leadership at State and National Level14:10 - Being around AFL and AFLW19:03 - Next generation of leaders23:25 - Injury27:35 Her legacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An AFL captain turned head of AFL Umpires and now GIANTS General Manager of Football, Wayne Campbell has had an interesting journey in football.As the 46-year-old explains to award-winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle, Campbell had many learnings across his journey.From an introvert in his early days, Campbell has developed into one of the AFL's finest leaders, in charge of a growing and successful football department.Campbell details the leaders that influence him during his early years and how he now identifies and cultivates leadership in his current role.Become a GIANTS 2019 member - visit membership.gwsgiants.com.auGIANTS of BusinessFor more about the GIANTS in Business program CLICK HERE or email Antony Butler - antony.butler@gwsgiants.com.au.Podcast Summary0:30 – Early days in football4:10 – Richmond days5:50 – Becoming a leader, becoming a captain12:03 – Working with the umpires15:00 – Being head of GIANTS Football department19:20 – Club culture21:30 – Dealing with players27:20 – What’s the sign of a good leader28:50 – Developing leadersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GIANTS AFL Head Coach Leon Cameron joins award winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle to talk about his coaching philosophies and how he has developed as both a coach and a person over the past six seasons.Cameron details how his mother's influence has made him caring and considerate, while his previous coaches and colleagues have influenced how he communicates with his coaching staff and players.The former Western Bulldogs and Richmond star talks about how as a coach he wants to be himself but is always looking to acquire knowledge from other coaches.Become a GIANTS 2019 member - visit membership.gwsgiants.com.auGIANTS of BusinessFor more about the GIANTS in Business program CLICK HERE or email Antony Butler - antony.butler@gwsgiants.com.au.Podcast Summary1:30 - Mother's influence5:40 - Life at Footscray7:40 - Moving to the GIANTS13:51 - Becoming a Senior Coach18:00 - Delegating responsibilities21:00 - Being flexible as a coach28:00 - Communicating as a coach29:20 - Kevin Sheedy's influence32:20 - Emerging leaders at the GIANTS35:10 - Other influences including Manchester City Manager Pep GuardiolaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GIANTS Netball's foundation coach Julie Fitzgerald joins award winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle to talk about her career in netball.Fitzgerald talks about her time coaching in Canberra and New Zealand, and discusses what it was like to build GIANTS Netball from the ground up.Become a GIANTS 2019 member - visit membership.gwsgiants.com.auGIANTS of BusinessFor more about the GIANTS in Business program CLICK HERE or email Antony Butler - antony.butler@gwsgiants.com.au.Podcast Summarty2:30 – Why Kim Green was Julie’s number one target?3:50 – What qualities was Julie looking for when starting up GIANTS Netball?5:30 – The differences between netball in Australia and New Zealand8:30 – The challenges that a small Netball squad face11:00 – Raising a family while trying to be a high-level netball coach12:40 – How to identify which players will turn into coaches15:30 – What led Julie on the path to coaching16:55 – Building a knowledgeable staff and leaning on relationships18:40 – What makes the GIANTS different to other clubs she’s been part of22:00 – The need to continue to grow women’s sport22:55 – The other leaders around the world that Julie is drawn toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GIANTS inaugural AFL Women's captain Amanda Farrugia speaks to award winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle in the latest episode of The Leaders.The inspiring captain talks openly about her own-self doubts about her footballing ability and what it was like to be voted the GIANTS' captain ahead of their inaugural AFLW season.The full-time physical education teacher speaks about how she sort the guidance of Alan McConnell during the first season and how he has influenced her leadership style.Become a GIANTS 2019 member - visit membership.gwsgiants.com.auGIANTS of BusinessFor more about the GIANTS in Business program CLICK HERE or email Antony Butler - antony.butler@gwsgiants.com.au.Podcast Summary2:30 – How Amanda got involved in playing football6:40 – Being chosen as the first captain of the GIANTS8:20 – How her teaching backgrounds helps her as a leader in a sporting environment11:15 – The early doubts Amanda had about her footballing ability12:20 – The importance of juggling commitments in the AFLW landscape and driving standards in this environment15:20 – The role of a leader in helping new teammates to buy into the program for the greater good of the group19:30 – Amanda’s ability to compartmentalise her day to switch off from football and give full attention to her students in the classroom22:40 – Seeking out her future coach Alan McConnell as someone to bounce things off during the tough early days of the AFLW program23:30 – The influence Alan McConnell has had on the playing group in the last two years25:40 – Amanda speaks on who she sees as the future of the football club30:30 – Seeing herself and the club as the underdog32:00 – How Amanda sees the future of the AFLW programSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The GIANTS have many people within the club that have great football experience, but none have the story of Alan McConnell.Director of Coaching and the GIANTS’ AFL Women’s coach McConnell has seen it all in his time in the game and knows a thing or two about leadership.In the latest episode of The Leaders Podcast, McConnell speaks to award winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle about how he developed his leadership skills across his 39 years at the elite level.Become a GIANTS 2019 member - visit membership.gwsgiants.com.auGIANTS of BusinessFor more about the GIANTS in Business program CLICK HERE or email Antony Butler - antony.butler@gwsgiants.com.au.Podcast Summary1:45 – Shaping the GIANTS’ identity5:12 – Turning kids into GIANTS7:33 – The Fitzroy Experience Part I10:40 – The difference between coaching men and coaching boys12:00 – Reflecting on Phil Davis and Callan Ward as leaders17:43 – Building a club to grow the game19:32 – Coaching an AFL Women’s team22:30 – The difference between coaching women and coaching men28:00 – McConnell’s favourite moment29:50 – The Fitzroy Experience Part II32:18 – Growth of the GIANTS35:12 – Selling blue skies during a storm36:20 – McConnell’s love for the clubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GIANTS co-captain Phil Davis sits down with award-winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle in the second episode of The Leaders.In this episode Davis speaks about how he grew as a leader at the GIANTS alongside Callan Ward and Luke Power in the club's early years and how he now approaches leadership as one of the competition's longest serving captains.3m - Phil’s approach to leadership4m - The best leaders to learn off at the Adelaide Crows9m - Reflecting on being made GIANTS captain at 21 years of age10m - The influence Luke Power had on the GIANTS13m - Changing mindset from an individual focus to a team focus as a leader17m - Having tough conversations with teammates22m - Watching co-captain Callan Ward grow as a leader25m - Who is the next generation of leaders at the GIANTS28m - the importance of having deep leadership in a playing group29m - Phil’s interest in reading books and his personal view on leadership32m - What causes Phil to stressBecome a GIANTS 2019 member - visit membership.gwsgiants.com.auGIANTS of BusinessFor more about the GIANTS in Business program CLICK HERE or email Antony Butler - antony.butler@gwsgiants.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Following the success of The Originals podcast series in 2018, GIANTS Media now brings you The Leaders.
This 10-part podcast series speaks with the people who have shaped the GIANTS and played key roles as the club has grown from just a men’s football team to now include an AFL Women’s side as well as GIANTS Netball.
In the first episode, award winning journalist and GIANTS recruiter Emma Quayle sits down with Chief Executive David Matthews - one of the most highly regarded sports administrators in the country.
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GIANTS forward Jonny Patton speaks to award-winning journalist Emma Quayle in the final episode of season one of The Originals.
The GIANTS' first selection in the club's first draft speaks openly about what it was like to be selected with pick one, and how playing football in Sydney helped eliminate the pressure that comes with being pick one.
Patton reveals how he came back from two successive knee injuries in 2012 and 2013, and how he felt he had a point to prove once he returned to full fitness.
The now 25-year-old speaks about how the game has changed for key forwards since he was drafted six seasons ago.
Patton also talks about how the GIANTS went from easy-beats to preliminary finalist.
The Originals: Jonny Patton, is the tenth-episode in a series of interviews with ten of the GIANTS' inaugural squad members by award-winning journalist Emma Quayle. CLICK HERE to listen to Emma's interviews with Toby Greene, Matt Buntine, Stephen Coniglio, Tim Mohr, Nick Haynes, Adam Tomlinson, Adam Kennedy, Dylan Shiel and Jeremy Cameron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the penultimate episode of series one of The Originals, Emma Quayle speaks with key forward Jeremy Cameron.
In their candid conversation, Cameron reveals he didn't pick up football until he was 14 after initially being more focused on both golf and cricket.
Cameron reveals how much his parents sacrificed to help him make it to the AFL and what it was like to move from the town of Dartmoor to the big city of Sydney at just 17-years-old.
The now 25-year-old describes what the club was actually like in the early days when the club's lack of facilities saw them forced to train on baseball diamonds in Blacktown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Midfielder Dylan Shiel has become the latest GIANT to speak with award-winning journalist Emma Quayle as part of her podcast series The Originals.
Speaking openly and honestly, Shiel retells what it was like to have joined the GIANTS as a 17-year-old preselection in the club's NEAFL year of 2011.
He details what it was like to miss the draft and to have been one what he calls 'The Original Originals' alongside the likes of Jeremy Cameron, Nathan Wilson, and Adam Treloar.
Shiel recounts training on Baseball diamonds in Blacktown and having to pause his gym sessions for the national anthem when the club was based out of the Rooty Hill RSL.
The highlight of the podcast is Shiel's story of how he met and fell in love with Georgie Williams, the daughter of GIANTS assistant coach Mark Williams and how the firey coach reacted to their relationship.
The Originals: Dylan Shiel, is the eight-episode in a series of interviews with ten of the GIANTS' inaugural squad members by award-winning journalist Emma Quayle. CLICK HERE to listen to Emma's interviews with Toby Greene, Matt Buntine, Stephen Coniglio, Tim Mohr, Nick Haynes, Adam Tomlinson and Adam Kennedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Defender Adam Tomlinson is the latest GIANT to speak with award-winning journalist Emma Quayle as part of her podcast series The Originals.
In a candid conversation, Tomlinson reveals what the early days were like for him after being selected by the GIANTS with pick 9 of the 2011 national draft.
Tomlinson also speaks about the love he has for the club and Sydney itself after turning down two opportunities to move back to his hometown of Melbourne.
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The Originals: Adam Tomlinson, is the seventh episode in a series of interviews with ten of the GIANTS' inaugural squad members by award-winning journalist Emma Quayle.
CLICK HERE to listen to Emma's interviews with Toby Greene, Matt Buntine, Stephen Coniglio, Tim Mohr, Nick Haynes and Adam Kennedy.
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In the latest episode of the GIANTS' podcast series The Originals, award winning journalist Emma Quayle's sits down to talk with defender Adam Kennedy.
While the 25-year-old is still on the road to returning from a knee injury suffered in 2017, Kennedy candidly speaks about the set-back and what his time at the GIANTS has been like since joining the club in 2011 as an undrafted player.
Kennedy speaks about his journey to the GIANTS, being thrust into a leadership role during his time in the TAC Cup and what it's been like to have injuries keep him out of consecutive AFL Finals campaigns.
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The Originals: Adam Kennedy, is the sixth episode in a series of interviews with ten of the GIANTS' inaugural squad members by award-winning journalist Emma Quayle. CLICK HERE to listen to Emma's interviews with Toby Greene, Matt Buntine, Stephen Coniglio and Nick Haynes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
High flying defender Nick Haynes becomes the fifth inaugural GIANT to speak with award-winning journalist Emma Quayle.
Selected with pick 7 of the 2011 AFL Draft, Haynes talks to Quayle about the different route he took to the elite level.
After quitting the game as a teenager before returning to Football in 2010, Haynes quickly went from park footballer to professional impressing with the Frankston Bombers.
Haynes discusses what he did during his time away from the game and what reignited his passion for our great game.
Since joining the GIANTS as a key forward, Haynes has switched ends and becoming one of the competition's best intercept marking defenders.
Haynes talks to Quayle about how he approaches each game and what inspires his brave acts in the backline every weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode four of The Originals, award-winning journalist Emma Quayle explores the incredible journey of defender Tim Mohr.
One of the inaugural GIANTS, Mohr took a different path to the AFL, plying his trade with the Casey Scorpions in the VFL after being overlooked in a number of drafts.
The Tasmanian details how he was snapped up by the GIANTS using a rule that allowed the club to sign players who had previously nominated for the draft but had been overlooked.
Mohr discusses what it was like to play in the GIANTS' first-ever game and first-ever win, and what it has been like to battle through two serious knee injuries.
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The Originals: Tim Mohr, is the fourth episode in a series of interviews with ten of the GIANTS' inaugural squad members by award-winning journalist Emma Quayle. CLICK HERE to listen to Emma's interviews with Toby Greene, Matt Buntine and Stephen Coniglio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
GIANTS forward Toby Greene sits down with award-winning journalist Emma Quayle for an open and forthright discussion about his career since joining the club with pick 11 of the 2011 AFL Draft.
In the third episode of the GIANTS' podcast series The Originals, Greene reveals he hoped to be drafted to Brisbane over the GIANTS, but how it's turned out to be the 'best thing that's ever happened' to him.
Greene discusses the difficulties of the club's early years, what those losses meant to him, and how a 2014 Sydney Derby win changed the GIANTS from easy beats to premiership contenders.
The 24-year-old forward candidly talks about playing 'on the edge' and how his move to the forward line turned him into an All Australian.
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The Originals: Toby Greene, is the second episode in a series of interviews with ten of the GIANTS' inaugural squad members by award-winning journalist Emma Quayle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode two of the GIANTS' new podcast The Originals, award-winning journalist Emma Quayle sits down with pick five in the 2011 National Draft Matt Buntine.
Together they talk about Matt's struggle with injuries and how he's dealt with the external expectations of being a high draft pick.
Matt talks about his fight to break into the GIANTS line-up, the frustrations he felt when injuries hit and the never surrender attitude he has maintained in returning to the starting 22.
The agile defender also discusses how the GIANTS' culture came to be and what it was like to be at the club during the tough foundation years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode one of The Originals, award-winning journalist Emma Quayle sits down with pick two of the 2011 National Draft, Stephen Coniglio.
The midfielder explains what it was like to move from Perth to Sydney as an 18-year-old and what it took to build the GIANTS culture.
Coniglio details the early years at the AFL's youngest club and how the playing group worked to turn themselves from easy beats to one of the most exciting and toughest sides in the competition.
He also touches on sacrificing a promising cricket career for the game he loves and battling through injuries in 2017.
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Award-winning journalist Emma Quayle will host a new podcast, interviewing 10 of the GIANTS inaugural squad members who remain at the club.
Over the next few months, Emma will sit down with each of them, to chat about their first seven seasons.
They'll talk about what they remember of being drafted, the varying challenges that have come their way in the seven seasons since, and about what the GIANTS has come to mean to them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.