GWS players look to past Brisbane experience ahead of weekend match

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

GWS players look to past Brisbane experience ahead of weekend match
Summary

Greater Western Sydney enters this Saturday's match against Brisbane aiming for a win after a recent four-point loss to Yartapuulti. Recruit Poppy Boltz and assistant coach Emma Zielke are set to face their former club, with both providing tactical insight to the Giants ahead of the fixture in Springfield. Brisbane enters the match following a 56-point loss to Narrm, dealing with a depleted lineup that includes injuries to Marlo Graham, Ruby Svarc, and Neasa Dooley. Giants coach Cam Bernasconi plans to utilize the internal knowledge from both Boltz and Zielke to identify potential vulnerabilities within the Brisbane system. Both teams are seeking to rebound from recent losses, with preparation throughout the week focused on maintaining consistency during the match.

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  • Poppy Boltz and Emma Zielke offer tactical insight on their former club, Brisbane.
  • Brisbane currently reports injuries to Marlo Graham, Ruby Svarc, and Neasa Dooley.
  • GWS aims to rebound from a four-point loss to Yartapuulti.
  • Brisbane lost its previous match to Narrm by 56 points.
  • The upcoming fixture is scheduled for this Saturday in Springfield.
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Poppy Boltz and Emma Zielke will be key figures as GWS prepares to take down Brisbane this weekend

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