Bombers swipe at 'desperate' Giants in whiteboard saga

Gritty Giants Heap More Misery on Battling Bombers

GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he never doubted as an injury-hit Giants outfit dug deep to seal a gutsy 14-point comeback win over Essendon. Trailing by two points at the final break, the Giants slammed through five goals to two to set up a 16.7 (103) to 13.11 (89) victory at ENGIE Stadium on Saturday. It is a heartbreaking result for an unfancied Bombers side (1-8), who had led by a game-high 26 points in the third quarter. GWS, rising to 13th, n…

'Desperate for relevance': Scott rips GWS after banner jibe

Essendon coach Brad Scott rinses GWS after they ridiculed the Bombers with their banner message.

Bombers swipe at 'desperate' Giants in whiteboard saga

In the latest chapter of the Brisbane Lions' whiteboard saga, GWS have come under fire from Brad Scott for poking fun at Essendon's finals drought.

Australian National Review - Gritty Giants Heap More Misery on Battling Bombers

Brent Daniels of the Giants (centre) celebrates with teammates after kicking a goal during the AFL Round 9 match between the GWS Giants and the Essendon Bombers at ENGIE Stadium in Sydney on May 9, 2026. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he never doubted as an injury-hit Giants outfit dug deep to seal a gutsy 14-point comeback win over Essendon. Trailing by two points at the final break, the Giants slammed through five goals…

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"Pretty desperate for relevance": Bombers coach firm on typically cheeky Giants

The Essendon coach appeared less than impressed by the banner hoisted by GWS before their clash on Saturday afternoon.