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Milestone looms as GWS star weighs up one-club career

Set to become the new club all-time games record holder, GWS captain Toby Greene has reflected on potentially ending his career as a one-club player.

AAP · Apr 22

I've had a good crack: Ward retires with no regrets

Beloved GWS champion Callan Ward knows he won't be part of the maiden Giants premiership team, but he ends his storied AFL career with no regrets.

AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Port's call to arms as emotions run high for Giants

GWS defender Lachie Ash expects Port Adelaide to come out firing, saying he's well aware of what's fuelling the side heading into their clash in Canberra.

AAP · Jun 6, 2025

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'What is Wardy?': Kingsley's key message to Giants

GWS coach Adam Kingsley has implored his team to borrow a page from much-loved veteran Callan Ward's playbook as they seek to shore up a spot in the top eight.

AAP · Jun 5, 2025

'What would Wardy do?' to inspire Giants in flag chase

Callan Ward is set for surgery after suffering a serious knee injury, but the GWS stalwart remains adamant about playing a role in their flag campaign.

AAP · Jun 2, 2025

Callan Ward turning heartbreak into inspiration sums up all that is wonderful about AFL

GWS Giants veteran sustaining a potentially career-ending knee injury delivers a tender, human moment that shines a light on the player and his club

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2025

Giant Ward to consult with surgeon after suspected ACL

Callan Ward's second ACL tear, likely to be confirmed in the next couple of days, will end his season and probably mean the end of his great AFL career.

AAP · May 31, 2025

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'Coach Ward' on crutches fires up GWS for comeback win

Callan Ward suffered a knee injury that could end his career, then helped inspire his GWS teammates for a comeback win over inaccurate Richmond.

AAP · May 31, 2025

'We can beat anyone': Ward bullish after SCG surrender

Callan Ward says GWS still have the belief they are the best team in the AFL premiership race despite a gutting loss to rivals Sydney.

AAP · Sep 8, 2024

Stalwart Ward re-signs as Giants ready for finals tilt

GWS veteran Callan Ward has signed on for the 2025 season ahead of the Giants commencing their AFL finals campaign.

AAP · Sep 6, 2024

Ward keen to escape AFL's mid-year logjam as GWS falter

GWS veteran Callan Ward says personnel isn't the issue as the Giants try to emerge from a mid-season lull in their home game against Port Adelaide.

AAP · Jun 14, 2024

Bombers shine after slow start to stun Giants

Essendon have posted their best win of the season, recovering from a slow start to beat GWS by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · May 11, 2024

Green, Coniglio will play against Bombers: Kingsley

Moving on from their derby loss, GWS will welcome a massive midfield boost with Tom Green and Stephen Coniglio ready to feature against Essendon.

AAP · May 9, 2024

GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks

GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.

AAP · Mar 11, 2024

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AAP · Mar 9, 2024

O'Halloran up next for GWS after Ward's injury blow

GWS midfielder Callan Ward's shoulder injury is expected to sideline him for two months, opening the door for Xavier O'Halloran to step up in his absence.

AAP · Mar 9, 2024

Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS

Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.

AAP · Feb 10, 2024

'My career won't be complete': Ward bent on GWS flag

In his 17 years in the AFL system, Callan Ward has been a captain and a best-and-fairest winner but says he feels unfulfilled without a premiership.

AAP · Apr 23, 2023

Duncan cleared as Jonas, Ward handed AFL bans

Tom Jonas and Callan Ward have been handed one-match AFL bans for rough conduct but Mitch Duncan is free to play next week after a collision with Robbie Fox.

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AAP · Feb 15, 2023

Toby Greene given nod as Giants' sole skipper

AFL bad boy Toby Greene has been appointed sole captain of GWS ahead of the 2023 season, with Stephen Coniglio and Josh Kelly named as his deputies.

AAP · Jun 12, 2022

More heat on Kangas after AFL loss to GWS

GWS co-captain Stephen Coniglio starred as the Giants inflicted more pain on struggling North Melbourne with a 49-point AFL thrashing at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Jun 11, 2022

Giants not giving up on spot in AFL finals

GWS have limped to a 3-8 record but still have their sights on challenging for an AFL finals spot ahead of the clash with North Melbourne.

AAP · Jun 10, 2022

GWS milestone man Ward chasing AFL flag

Callan Ward will become the first player to reach 200 games for GWS and boasts a glittering personal record, but still hasn't snared the AFL's ultimate prize.

AAP · Jun 10, 2022

Hill returns to GWS after cancer surgery

GWS teammates have received a visit from Bobby Hill after the livewire forward had surgery last week following his testicular cancer diagnosis.

AAP · May 14, 2022

GWS aim to launch from Cameron send-off

The Giants' AFL finals hopes are slim but experienced midfielder Callan Ward is hopeful they can lift against Carlton in Leon Cameron's final match in charge.

AAP · Mar 26, 2022

Elusive AFL flag drives 250-gamer Ward

The lack of an AFL premiership is the giant hole in the AFL resume of former GWS co-captain Callan Ward, who will play his 250th game on Sunday.

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