GWS re-signs ruckman Giles

Updated October 15, 2012 13:39:06

Greater Western Sydney has re-signed ruckman Jonathan Giles on a three-year contract.

The 24-year-old played 20 games for the AFL's newest team, booting 18 goals in 2012 which included a treble against the Gold Coast in the side's inaugural AFL win.

Giles also racked up the most of the side's Brownlow Medal votes.

"After waiting a long time to get an opportunity to play AFL football, I really enjoyed my first year at the Giants," Giles said.

"There's no doubt there's a lot of terrific young talent at the club and it has a really exciting future."

Giants general manager of football Graeme Allan said Giles would play a key role in the coming years for GWS.

"Jonathan had an excellent debut year and we are very happy that he, along with a number of other players, have made a long term commitment to the Giants," Allan said.

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First posted October 15, 2012 10:13:23

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Demons ruckman Gawn to miss 2012

Updated December 18, 2011 19:36:19

Young Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn will miss the entire 2012 season after surgeons discovered a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament.

Gawn damaged his right knee at training on Wednesday, with initial scans revealing a medial meniscus tear.

But the injury was worse than first thought, with surgeons finding the 19-year-old had also torn his ACL.

"This is obviously a disappointing result for Max and the club," Demons football manager Josh Mahoney said in a statement.

"We see Max as a long-term player for the Melbourne Football Club.

"He will be fit and healthy to complete a full preseason in preparation for the 2013 season."

Gawn was selected by the Demons with pick number 34 in the 2009 national draft, played four matches in his debut season in 2011.

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First posted December 17, 2011 18:56:44

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