Never Surrender - a GWS Giants AFL podcast

The Greek Adonis, Nick 'Mayo' Madden, and the leaping Leek Aleer, in the ruck, brought us hope and excitement.

As did a smiling Phoenix Rising Star...

Mayo missing goals from the goal square — not so much.

'Bluey' Oliver getting 64 touches in the wet: also stunning to watch. But Finn blanketed by James Jordan — enough to send you to bed at midnight rather than watch the remaining quarter - or whatever crazy time that game went to.

Orca gives us insight from the ground — the stitch up by the Swans on our cheer squad, the amphetamines fed to fans at the gates, the fashions from the fields...it's all in his match report.

So we put the Battle Of The Bridge behind us and remember the words a wise commentator once said: "bad kicking is bad footy".

Onwards to Anzac day round and the Roos at the Golden Egg. Grim memories from Butters running riot last year — but it's a new year, new faces in the team, new memories to forge, new Surrenders to Never give(?). Anyway time to get the season back on track.

Enjoy the footy, pay homage to our great service men and women, thank your lucky stars for that great land called Australia, Lest We Forget, and remember: Never Surrender.

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Fresh off a 56 point drubbing in Barossa, Sparrow and Needles are back!! Some say they're fickle fancasters — others just busy professionals...Regardless, they love to spend time with Nordic Viking Warriors and Playful Killer Whales discussing all things Orange Army, so it's a PREMIUM full house episode this week: Sparrow, Needles, Ragnar Lothbrok and Orca. Generally talking over each other, sometimes making coherent points. Always unfiltered.

So...., we got some troops back and all of a sudden we're brilliant at football and a delight to watch. Funny that. Turns out Stormy is quite good, as is Cadman.

In fact, if there was a drug that administered the same dopamine hit as watching Callaghan break out of the centre square and land a perfectly weighted kick into the outstretched mittens of Cadman, we'd all be addicts. Better than Meth.

Speaking of which, GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY IS A FARCE.... according to avid fan Brett, who writes in to share his thoughts on changing our name. We all generally disagree, but love the input nonetheless — keep it coming Brett and Scotty.

On to the Massive Game this week — the Battle Of The Bridge (always was, always will be), LFG!!! Tough one. Crowd will have specks of orange in the sea of red, just how we like it at the SCG. Hopefully we see the return to form of TFG (who showed glimpes last week) for another Brett Kirk medal. (Thank F*K Luke Parker is lone gone...)

Enjoy the Friday Night Lights at the SCG, good luck if you're there looking for love, and remember: Never Surrender.

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Richmond Preview — Take 2!!! 🤦‍♂️

That's right, it even happens to Nordic Vikings.

So..., this was recorded (so we thought) early in the week, ready in time for you to listen on the long drive across the Hay Plain, as you ventured down to North Adelaide for Gather Round to watch the mighty Giants take on Richmond.

But of course — as happens in the early stages of every young budding Podcaster's career — Ragnar Lothbrok forgot to press record... ouch

SO HERE IT IS!! Friday-zone-out-at-work sorted as you listen in on Ragnar and Orca, and.....NEW MEMBER OF THE POD: Young Orca, discussing the Gerald Healy Criticism, bias of umpires, Premiership predications, team selection, and much more...

Enjoy the weekend of Footy, LFG MAYO!!!, and remember: Never Surrender.

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We have a knack for turning opposition kids into breakout stars. This week: Oscar Steene — a young ruckman who, when he leaps, somehow gets his scrotum higher than the outstretched fingers on Briggsy’s arm.

Briggsy has been a loyal servant, but these new rules may well spell the end...

Meanwhile, Nick Daicos is quite good at football. #BringBackTheDutchClamp

But it’s not all doom and despair.

Glen from the Parramatta Lions drops by to share his Giants story and give us a feel for what’s happening in the heartland, with an exclusive on our prospects for the 2034 AFL Draft.

Enjoy the bye, go easy on the eggs, be thankful for Christ, and remember: Never Surrender.

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The Giant OGs once THRIVED off lightning at the Beanstalk.

In fact, it was under immense atmospheric electrical disturbance back in 2014 that we FLOGGED the Swannies, recording our first ever win against our arch rival. Remember when Cogs was good? He had a day. The headline read: "The GIANTS survived thunder, lightning and a rare rain delay to pull off the greatest victory in its short history, stunning the Sydney Swans by 32 points at Spotless Stadium."

Fast forward to 2026, and THIS MOB(!!!)—well, they musn't have read the script. For the first three quarters against the Saints WE WERE ASLEEP, WOEFUL, still in bed trying to figure out the day's Wordle.

Ragnar and Orca have a bit to say on this, so tune in and see if we can make sense of this madness...

Bring on the Pies, stay positive, and remember: Never Surrender

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If we reach back into the annals of our deep rich history as a club, we'll see that in late July 2025, we were wiped off the planet by a formidable Bulldogs outfit that belted us by 88 points.

We've had time to reflect since then, and an off season to prepare.

And it's great signs, as our positive trajectory as a Premiership contender is clearly evident, bridging the gap since that fateful Thursday night by 7 to be a mere 81 points off the Doggies.

Positive signs for the Orange Army and Season 2026.

Listen in as Rags is joined by Team Orca as they rummage through the debris for any signs of life or positivitiy, and look forward to the battle at the Beanstalk against the Trillion Dollar Saints.

Never Surrender.

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Well, Opening Round came and went, and we learnt a few things:

1. The Blue Goose (Jase Macartney's boat) could well be the hidden piece in our path to premiership glory
2. Stringer contract years are the best Stringer years. Sit back and enjoy...
3. Clarry aka Bluey aka Bluey Bleach Boy, who came aboard said boat to talk shop, looks MAGNIFICANT IN ORANGE (well called Huddo)
4. Albury has erupted, as did the Beanstalk, with the Rising of the Phoneix.

Enjoy the win, enjoy the pod, but brace for pain this weekend against our nemisis, the Doggies.

Rags is betting against us - don't do that (if you do, gamble responsibly), but if you did last week and you reckon it's our lucky charm, then do it again (again, gamble responsibly). And dearest Sportsbet, our email is in the show description.

How good's Footy!!! Never Surrender (Orca will get it right one day....)

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We're BACK!!

Join Sparrow, Ragnar Lothbrok, Needles, and a very special guest all the way from the coast of Norway — Team Orca, to discuss the season ahead.

Are we cursed by injuries already? Maybe...

But do we remain optimistic for Season 2026?

Certainly not if you're a Nordic Viking mowing Golf Courses at Byron Bay...

But between Team Orca, Sparrow and Needles (well, kind of Needles), the vibes are high, the outlook rosy, and the accolades for the greatest spray from a coach ever witnessed overflowing, from our somewhat questionable microphone hardware.

Footy's Back Baby!! Never Surrender.

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Hello Dan, it's Joe here. I hope you're keeping well...

Yep - it's that time of year.

So WTF!! A pod drop from the lads??? Yep. Just when you thought the silly season couldn't get any better, RAGS HAS SUMMONED DRAFT GURU PMBANGERS!!!!!

That's right, the best in the business - PMBangers - joins the tractor driving viking warrior Ragnor Lothbrok to unpack the Draft, the trades, the players we should be excited about, and what to expect in season 2025.

Does he have a huge call on a player to watch in the new year? You bet. Does that ignite a warm orange glow within our loins? Absolutely.

So crank the AC, grab a coldie, pause the cricket, and enjoy this SPECIAL BONUS episode for our awesome GWS Giants Fan Base.

Never Surrender and see you Season 2026.

Listen as Ragnar and Sparrow discuss the heartbreak and despair of what was the game that ended the Giants season.

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