Alex Mirkov signs with GWS Giants for two-year deal
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Alex Mirkov has secured a two-year contract with Greater Western Sydney during the pre-season supplemental selection period. The former Carlton ruckman, who returned to competitive play with Williamstown after a year in amateur football, impressed scouts with an average of 32.7 hitouts per game. Mirkov successfully completed a medical examination with the Giants, providing them with additional depth in the ruck position, particularly to support Nick Madden. The move comes after GWS's approaches to other ruckmen in the market were unsuccessful.
- •Mirkov averages 32.7 hitouts and 11.7 disposals per game.
- •He spent 2025 playing amateur football after leaving Carlton.
- •GWS seeks additional ruck depth after signing Nick Madden.
- •Mirkov's contract starts after November's AFL Draft.
- 4:18 AMAFL — Former Blues big man lands second chance with Giants
"Alex Mirkov will sign with GWS during the pre-season supplemental selection period
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