McCartney insists Giants can contend despite player departures
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:13 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Jason McCartney, the football boss for Greater Western Sydney, asserted the Giants can compete for the 2027 premiership, dismissing suggestions of a rebuild following significant player departures. Toby Greene is moving to Geelong, while other key players such as Jake Stringer and Jesse Hogan are also leaving. McCartney noted that the team's past inconsistency was primarily due to injuries rather than a lack of talent. He expressed confidence in the club's depth and the emerging talent ready to step up. The Giants are focused on managing player contracts and maximizing draft opportunities after these changes.
- •Toby Greene leaves for Geelong; Stringer and Hogan not retained.
- •McCartney believes key injuries caused past inconsistencies.
- •Focus on balancing contracts, maximizing draft picks.
- •Giants maintain confidence in emerging players.
- •McCartney rejects the notion of a rebuild.
- 2:13 AMAFL — McCartney rejects idea of Giants rebuild despite off-season overhaul
"GWS football boss Jason McCartney says the Giants can contend in 2027 amid the departure of several significant players in the club's recent history
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