GWS have given new coach Adam Kingsley an early style of success with a 45-point overcome Gold Coast as Ben King made a profitable return for the Suns from a season on the sidelines.
King was enjoying his first aggressive match since a knee reconstruction final yr and kicked the opening objective, nevertheless it was the Giants who appeared extra polished within the AFL follow match with a 19.8 (122) to 12.5 (77) victory on Saturday.
Emerging midfielders Tom Green and Finn Callaghan had been among the many standouts because the Giants withstood an early Suns problem then raced away within the second half at Blacktown International Sportspark.
Onballer Green was dominant across the stoppages with 34 disposals and 7 clearances, but in addition labored arduous to seek out open areas and appears primed for a breakout season.
Callaghan (22 touches, two objectives) additionally appears set to make his mark after an harm riddled first season with the Giants, comfortably stepping right into a midfield position after the departures of Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper.
The conflict was Kingsley’s first aggressive match accountable for the Giants after the membership determined to carry an intraclub session final week.
A bunch of Giants returned to extra acquainted roles after being shifted across the subject final season, together with Harry Himmelberg (three objectives) again within the ahead 50 alongside Jake Riccardi (4) and Jesse Hogan (two).
Lachie Whitfield (25 disposals) and Lachie Ash (30), once more enjoying throughout half-back, had been notably efficient and hinted at how the Giants will look to maneuver the ball this yr.
The Suns matched the Giants for a lot of the primary half however swung the modifications on the foremost break with King among the many gamers then rested.
King acquired by a primary aggressive hit-out since tearing an ACL final yr unscathed, although had restricted influence after the early objective when up towards the Giants All-Australian defender Sam Taylor.
Off-season recruit Ben Long gave the Suns a glimpse of what to anticipate this season with a hovering seize over Riccardi and appeared comfy throughout half-back.
Charlie Constable was one other helpful addition to the Suns defence and staked a declare for a spherical one berth with Wil Powell and Lachie Weller nonetheless working their method again from harm.
Sam Flanders impressed with a team-high 30 disposals and all however locked in a spot within the Suns beginning line-up even with skipper Touk Miller and skilled winger Brandon Ellis set to return.
GWS will host Adelaide at Giants Stadium in spherical one, whereas Gold Coast might be again house to tackle Sydney.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
