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Joanna Guelas

Stand-in Aleer's AFL heroics no surprise to teammates

Leek Aleer soars to claim the match-clinching mark for GWS against Geelong. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Greater Western Sydney defender Leek Aleer waited patiently for his chance to shine on the AFL stage, and now he has literally grabbed it with both hands.

The 22-year-old's stunning intercept marks in the dying moments helped the Giants snap their three-game losing streak in a thrilling four-point win over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday night.

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