# Greater Western Sydney Giants roster and performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greater-western-sydney-giants-roster-and-performance
> Updated: 2026-08-25T00:48:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The Greater Western Sydney Giants are navigating significant roster transitions and injury concerns while attempting to maintain post-season contention. To compensate for injuries to players like Finn Callaghan and Brent Daniels, coach Adam Kingsley has worked to re-configure the midfield by integrating veterans Toby Greene and Stephen Coniglio with younger talent. The team also faced the loss of forward Darcy Jones, who was sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury.

While the club fights for a slim chance at a wildcard round from 12th place, it faces major upheaval regarding its core personnel. Captain Toby Greene, who returned from a quad injury to bolster the team’s aspirations, is reportedly more than 50 percent likely to join Geelong next season for family reasons, despite a $2 million per season offer from the Giants. 

Further departures are expected as the club loses ruckman Kieren Briggs to the Richmond Tigers as an unrestricted free agent. Additionally, forwards Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer have been granted permission to leave, with both expressing interest in joining Collingwood. Amidst these potential exits, the club has secured the long-term future of young forward Max Gruzewski through the end of 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: GWS Giants stars face departures to Victorian AFL clubs

Several Greater Western Sydney Giants stars are set to depart, including Kieren Briggs, who is expected to join Richmond, while Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, and Jake Stringer eye moves to Victorian clubs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gws-giants-stars-face-departures-to-victorian-afl-clubs

### 2026-08-14: Toby Greene's future uncertain at GWS Giants

Giants coach Adam Kingsley remains hopeful that captain Toby Greene will re-sign, despite rumors of a potential move to Geelong ahead of Sunday's game against West Coast.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toby-greenes-future-uncertain-at-gws-giants

### 2026-08-06: Greater Western Sydney Giants reshape midfield as captain Toby Greene returns for wildcard push

GWS Giants revamp their midfield with a mix of veterans and youth, and captain Toby Greene returns for a crucial match against Gold Coast, bolstering their wildcard hopes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greater-western-sydney-giants-reshape-midfield-as-captain-toby-greene-returns-for-wildcard-push

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