News Archives

Shipley Inspiring Western Sydney’s Next Generation GIANTS

  Originally published by GWS GIANTS Media. The first Peruvian AFL player, Nick Shipley, is inspiring the next generation of GIANTS. Shipley’s mother Jessica was born in Peru’s capital, Lima and immigrated to Australia alongside her extended family when she

Tagged with: ,
Posted in Featured News, Front page news, GWS GIANTS, Multicultural news, Slider

Hard Work Brings GIANT Opportunity for Shipley

Nick Shipley

Originally published by GWS GIANTS Media. When Nick Shipley steps out on to Spotless Stadium on Saturday afternoon, his debut carries extra significance.  The 85th GIANT becomes the first GIANTS Academy graduate from Western Sydney to play for the club.  

Tagged with:
Posted in Featured News, Front page news, GWS GIANTS, Slider

Local talent take part in AFL Players Induction

AFLPA Players Induction

  The annual AFL Players’ Association AFL Induction Camp was run in Melbourne this week with, over 100 of the new draftees in attendance. AFL NSW/ACT draftees, Jarrod Brander (West Coast), Charlie Spargo (Melbourne), Doulton Langlands (St Kilda), James Bell,

Tagged with: , , , ,
Posted in Featured News, Front page news, GWS GIANTS, Slider, Sydney Swans, Uncategorised

Nicholas Shipley poised to create history with GWS Giants at AFL draft

Nicholas Shipley

Originally published by The Australian. Barring a significant selection shock, Campbelltown teenager Nicholas Shipley will create history on Friday. A member of Greater Western Sydney’s football academy, the 18-year-old is set to become the first homegrown talent to earn a

Tagged with: ,
Posted in 2017 NAB AFL Draft, Featured News, Front page news, GWS GIANTS, Slider, Talent news

AFL Draft Combine Player Review: Nick Shipley

Nick Shipley

GWS GIANTS Academy member, Nick Shipley turned heads at last week’s 2017 NAB AFL Draft Combine in Melbourne. Attending alongside his Allies teammates, Shipley produced two top ten results against the best up-and-coming players from across Australia. Taking part in trials

Tagged with: , , ,
Posted in 2017 NAB AFL Draft Combine, Featured News, Front page news, GWS GIANTS, NAB AFL Draft, Slider, Talent news, Uncategorised

Western Sydney holding hopes in Shipley

Nick Shipley

Last week, 18-year-old Nick Shipley attended his final day at Mount Carmel Catholic College. In a couple of months from now, Shipley will be graduating from his HSC year, and in November, is also hopeful of graduating to the Australian

Tagged with: , ,
Posted in 2017 NAB AFL Draft Combine, Featured News, Front page news, GWS GIANTS, NAB AFL Draft, NAB AFL U18 Championships, Slider, Talent news