Jake Stringer celebrates kicking a goal against the Giants.Credit:AFL Photos
At half-time,the Bombers had kicked 3.13,including 1.5 from set shots and 18 shots at goal altogether. The last of those,a wayward kick from Jye Menzie,left coach Brad Scott in a visual state of disbelief and frustration in the coach’s box.
GWS,however,kicked four goals straight to start the game and continued to capitalise as they went forward. Harry Himmelberg finished with three majors,while Josh Kelly,Callan Ward and Toby Greene all booted two goals apiece as the Giants took advantage of some disconnect in the Bombers back line.
The visitors had a nine-point lead at half-time but fell away as back-to-back goals from backman Mason Redman and ruck Sam Draper to end the third quarter put the home side in front. Coach Adam Kingsley gave his side a well-earned spray in the last change,but the Bombers were already away.
The pinnacle of the tide turning was a 55-metre torpedo from Jake Stringer in the fourth quarter. The star forward booted four goals,but also finished with six behinds,the highest minor score count in his career.
Toby Greene comes in for plenty of attention.Credit:AFL Photos
For the Giants,midfielder Tom Green was prolific in the engine room and finished on top of the disposal count with 34,along with Nick Haynes,who had 26,including 10 intercept possessions.
GWS also displayed sustained energy,evident in Jack Buckley’s relentless pressure with six spoils for the match – he also had five score involvements.