Toby Greene has reignited GWS’s hunt for a maiden AFL premiership, booting five goals to deliver the Giants a 12-point win over Richmond in a much closer contest than last year’s grand final.
Key points:
- Toby Greene kicked a goal in every quarter against Richmond
- The Giants had lost four of their last six matches heading into the Tigers clash
- Both sides paid respect to former Richmond player Shane Tuck, who died on Monday aged 38
GWS, desperate to make a statement after slipping to 13th on the ladder, were far from faultless but dug deep to prevail 9.8 (62) to 6.14 (50) at Giants Stadium in Sydney.
Greene, who was returning from a sore shin, kicked at least goal in every quarter to be best on ground.
Last year’s