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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
No chip on Giants star midfielder's dislocated shoulder
GWS star Finn Callaghan has already lost a month to an injury, so he won't waste any more time lamenting on what could've been. There's no chip on Callaghan's shoulder after the highly-rated midfielder produced a roaring comeback in the Giants' smash-and-grab win over Brisbane at the Gabba. The 22-year-old missed three games after dislocating his right shoulder in the Giants' round-10 loss to Fremantle. Callaghan was hurt in an innocuous collision with Dockers forward Patrick Voss in a marking contest at the three-quarter-time siren. Voss walked off unscathed, while Callaghan - whose opposing left shoulder was already taped up - played the final quarter in clear discomfort. "That's going to happen more in my career, I'm sure," Callaghan said. "A little bit unlucky, you could say, but we were both just trying to go for the ball, and sometimes these things happen. "I made sure I did everything I could so I could recover as quick as possible. "I really wanted to be back out there playing. I hate missing games of footy." He showed no signs of rust on return against the reigning premiers, clocking 32 disposals and five clearances in their semi-final rematch. "We were certainly really fired up for the game against Brisbane," Callaghan said. "After a few inconsistent weeks, it built up to be a really big game, one that we wanted to put our best foot forward and play well. "It was good to be back out there playing, certainly better than watching on the couch." GWS will look to post back-to-back wins when they host Gold Coast on Sunday, in what shapes as the biggest edition of the so-called Expansion Cup between the league's youngest franchises. The Giants are seventh (8-6), while the Suns have dropped to sixth (8-4) after two straight losses. "I hope we're both playing finals. There's still a fair few games to go before we can say that's going to happen but they're certainly in great form," Callaghan said. "I feel like we're both on similar trajectories this season and it's going to be an exciting match-up." GWS could recall stars Toby Greene (glute) and Jake Stringer (hamstring) for this weekend's clash. But the club's injury woes continue, with All-Australian defender Sam Taylor out for a month after fracturing a toe and small forward Brent Daniels succumbing to another abdominal issue. Callaghan won't despair, saying he is relishing his role as an emerging leader. "I feel like certainly I've taken some extra responsibility," Callaghan said. "I'm here for the next four years, that probably gives the boys some confidence, but I want to make the next four years as good as it can be for myself. "I want to win, so I feel like it all stems from there." GWS star Finn Callaghan has already lost a month to an injury, so he won't waste any more time lamenting on what could've been. There's no chip on Callaghan's shoulder after the highly-rated midfielder produced a roaring comeback in the Giants' smash-and-grab win over Brisbane at the Gabba. The 22-year-old missed three games after dislocating his right shoulder in the Giants' round-10 loss to Fremantle. Callaghan was hurt in an innocuous collision with Dockers forward Patrick Voss in a marking contest at the three-quarter-time siren. Voss walked off unscathed, while Callaghan - whose opposing left shoulder was already taped up - played the final quarter in clear discomfort. "That's going to happen more in my career, I'm sure," Callaghan said. "A little bit unlucky, you could say, but we were both just trying to go for the ball, and sometimes these things happen. "I made sure I did everything I could so I could recover as quick as possible. "I really wanted to be back out there playing. I hate missing games of footy." He showed no signs of rust on return against the reigning premiers, clocking 32 disposals and five clearances in their semi-final rematch. "We were certainly really fired up for the game against Brisbane," Callaghan said. "After a few inconsistent weeks, it built up to be a really big game, one that we wanted to put our best foot forward and play well. "It was good to be back out there playing, certainly better than watching on the couch." GWS will look to post back-to-back wins when they host Gold Coast on Sunday, in what shapes as the biggest edition of the so-called Expansion Cup between the league's youngest franchises. The Giants are seventh (8-6), while the Suns have dropped to sixth (8-4) after two straight losses. "I hope we're both playing finals. There's still a fair few games to go before we can say that's going to happen but they're certainly in great form," Callaghan said. "I feel like we're both on similar trajectories this season and it's going to be an exciting match-up." GWS could recall stars Toby Greene (glute) and Jake Stringer (hamstring) for this weekend's clash. But the club's injury woes continue, with All-Australian defender Sam Taylor out for a month after fracturing a toe and small forward Brent Daniels succumbing to another abdominal issue. Callaghan won't despair, saying he is relishing his role as an emerging leader. "I feel like certainly I've taken some extra responsibility," Callaghan said. "I'm here for the next four years, that probably gives the boys some confidence, but I want to make the next four years as good as it can be for myself. "I want to win, so I feel like it all stems from there." GWS star Finn Callaghan has already lost a month to an injury, so he won't waste any more time lamenting on what could've been. There's no chip on Callaghan's shoulder after the highly-rated midfielder produced a roaring comeback in the Giants' smash-and-grab win over Brisbane at the Gabba. The 22-year-old missed three games after dislocating his right shoulder in the Giants' round-10 loss to Fremantle. Callaghan was hurt in an innocuous collision with Dockers forward Patrick Voss in a marking contest at the three-quarter-time siren. Voss walked off unscathed, while Callaghan - whose opposing left shoulder was already taped up - played the final quarter in clear discomfort. "That's going to happen more in my career, I'm sure," Callaghan said. "A little bit unlucky, you could say, but we were both just trying to go for the ball, and sometimes these things happen. "I made sure I did everything I could so I could recover as quick as possible. "I really wanted to be back out there playing. I hate missing games of footy." He showed no signs of rust on return against the reigning premiers, clocking 32 disposals and five clearances in their semi-final rematch. "We were certainly really fired up for the game against Brisbane," Callaghan said. "After a few inconsistent weeks, it built up to be a really big game, one that we wanted to put our best foot forward and play well. "It was good to be back out there playing, certainly better than watching on the couch." GWS will look to post back-to-back wins when they host Gold Coast on Sunday, in what shapes as the biggest edition of the so-called Expansion Cup between the league's youngest franchises. The Giants are seventh (8-6), while the Suns have dropped to sixth (8-4) after two straight losses. "I hope we're both playing finals. There's still a fair few games to go before we can say that's going to happen but they're certainly in great form," Callaghan said. "I feel like we're both on similar trajectories this season and it's going to be an exciting match-up." GWS could recall stars Toby Greene (glute) and Jake Stringer (hamstring) for this weekend's clash. But the club's injury woes continue, with All-Australian defender Sam Taylor out for a month after fracturing a toe and small forward Brent Daniels succumbing to another abdominal issue. Callaghan won't despair, saying he is relishing his role as an emerging leader. "I feel like certainly I've taken some extra responsibility," Callaghan said. "I'm here for the next four years, that probably gives the boys some confidence, but I want to make the next four years as good as it can be for myself. "I want to win, so I feel like it all stems from there."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
No chip on Giants star midfielder's dislocated shoulder
GWS star Finn Callaghan has already lost a month to an injury, so he won't waste any more time lamenting on what could've been. There's no chip on Callaghan's shoulder after the highly-rated midfielder produced a roaring comeback in the Giants' smash-and-grab win over Brisbane at the Gabba. The 22-year-old missed three games after dislocating his right shoulder in the Giants' round-10 loss to Fremantle. Callaghan was hurt in an innocuous collision with Dockers forward Patrick Voss in a marking contest at the three-quarter-time siren. Voss walked off unscathed, while Callaghan - whose opposing left shoulder was already taped up - played the final quarter in clear discomfort. "That's going to happen more in my career, I'm sure," Callaghan said. "A little bit unlucky, you could say, but we were both just trying to go for the ball, and sometimes these things happen. "I made sure I did everything I could so I could recover as quick as possible. "I really wanted to be back out there playing. I hate missing games of footy." He showed no signs of rust on return against the reigning premiers, clocking 32 disposals and five clearances in their semi-final rematch. "We were certainly really fired up for the game against Brisbane," Callaghan said. "After a few inconsistent weeks, it built up to be a really big game, one that we wanted to put our best foot forward and play well. "It was good to be back out there playing, certainly better than watching on the couch." GWS will look to post back-to-back wins when they host Gold Coast on Sunday, in what shapes as the biggest edition of the so-called Expansion Cup between the league's youngest franchises. The Giants are seventh (8-6), while the Suns have dropped to sixth (8-4) after two straight losses. "I hope we're both playing finals. There's still a fair few games to go before we can say that's going to happen but they're certainly in great form," Callaghan said. "I feel like we're both on similar trajectories this season and it's going to be an exciting match-up." GWS could recall stars Toby Greene (glute) and Jake Stringer (hamstring) for this weekend's clash. But the club's injury woes continue, with All-Australian defender Sam Taylor out for a month after fracturing a toe and small forward Brent Daniels succumbing to another abdominal issue. Callaghan won't despair, saying he is relishing his role as an emerging leader. "I feel like certainly I've taken some extra responsibility," Callaghan said. "I'm here for the next four years, that probably gives the boys some confidence, but I want to make the next four years as good as it can be for myself. "I want to win, so I feel like it all stems from there."
West Australian
20-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
GWS star Callaghan out for a month, TDK return looms
GWS midfielder Finn Callaghan will be out of AFL action for at least a month, as question marks remain over when Stephen Coniglio will return. But Carlton star Tom De Koning (larynx) headlines four returning Blues for the Giants clash at Marvel Stadium. Callaghan was hurt in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' home defeat. The 22-year-old ball-winner has avoided surgery, but could still spend six weeks on the sidelines. Coniglio's return to play from a glute complaint has been pushed back again to four weeks after being listed as a test against Fremantle. The 31-year-old midfielder will meet with a specialist after struggling to meet his training re-load demands. He has been sidelined since round four and was originally slated to miss just one week. Fellow Giants midfielder Toby McMullin also suffered an injury against the Dockers, but is expected to miss only one week with adductor irritation. De Koning, meanwhile, is likely to return alongside Blake Acres (shoulder), Lachie Fogarty (hamstring) and Orazio Fantasia (calf) for the Blues. Elsewhere, Collingwood captain Darcy Moore (shoulder) and fellow defender Dan Houston (calf) will have to prove their fitness later in the week. Dion Prestia (achilles) will be available to play in Richmond's Dreamtime clash against Essendon, while the Bombers are primed to welcome back forward Jade Gresham (adductor). Bombers midfielder Darcy Parish is set to make his return from a calf complaint via the VFL. Brisbane are tossing up resting ruck Oscar McInerney again, while midfielder Jarrod Berry will be a chance to line up against Hawthorn after recovering from a concussion. McInerney (soreness) was a late out from their eventual loss to Melbourne. The Lions are hopeful defender Brandon Starcevich will make his return from a concussion within three to five weeks. Starcevich suffered the concussion in round one and will move into full training over the next weeks. Gold Coast forward Elliot Himmelberg's season is over after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the VFL. He was one of three casualties from the reserves match, joined by ruck Max Knobel (foot) and forward Lloyd Johnston (concussion). North Melbourne defender Darcy Tucker has also suffered a season-ending injury and will require back surgery.
Perth Now
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
GWS star Callaghan out for a month, TDK return looms
GWS midfielder Finn Callaghan will be out of AFL action for at least a month, as question marks remain over when Stephen Coniglio will return. But Carlton star Tom De Koning (larynx) headlines four returning Blues for the Giants clash at Marvel Stadium. Callaghan was hurt in a collision with Fremantle's Patrick Voss on the three-quarter time siren in the Giants' home defeat. The 22-year-old ball-winner has avoided surgery, but could still spend six weeks on the sidelines. Coniglio's return to play from a glute complaint has been pushed back again to four weeks after being listed as a test against Fremantle. The 31-year-old midfielder will meet with a specialist after struggling to meet his training re-load demands. He has been sidelined since round four and was originally slated to miss just one week. Fellow Giants midfielder Toby McMullin also suffered an injury against the Dockers, but is expected to miss only one week with adductor irritation. De Koning, meanwhile, is likely to return alongside Blake Acres (shoulder), Lachie Fogarty (hamstring) and Orazio Fantasia (calf) for the Blues. Elsewhere, Collingwood captain Darcy Moore (shoulder) and fellow defender Dan Houston (calf) will have to prove their fitness later in the week. Dion Prestia (achilles) will be available to play in Richmond's Dreamtime clash against Essendon, while the Bombers are primed to welcome back forward Jade Gresham (adductor). Bombers midfielder Darcy Parish is set to make his return from a calf complaint via the VFL. Brisbane are tossing up resting ruck Oscar McInerney again, while midfielder Jarrod Berry will be a chance to line up against Hawthorn after recovering from a concussion. McInerney (soreness) was a late out from their eventual loss to Melbourne. The Lions are hopeful defender Brandon Starcevich will make his return from a concussion within three to five weeks. Starcevich suffered the concussion in round one and will move into full training over the next weeks. Gold Coast forward Elliot Himmelberg's season is over after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the VFL. He was one of three casualties from the reserves match, joined by ruck Max Knobel (foot) and forward Lloyd Johnston (concussion). North Melbourne defender Darcy Tucker has also suffered a season-ending injury and will require back surgery.
News.com.au
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
SuperCoach AFL: Horne-Francis, Macrae OUT!? And the byes with Moreira's Magic!
SuperCoach carnage is here - and it's all hit at once. In a big episode of the show, The Phantom, 5 Names and Chief dissect all the big news and look at the what to do with Jason Horne-Francis, Finn Callaghan and Jack Macrae. Plus: rookies, Marcus Bontempelli and bye strategy with special guest, fantasy GOAT ‰Moreira's Magic‬!
