DANDENONG STINGRAYS 3.4 | 6.6 | 9.9 | 10.10 (70) GOALS: BEST: <\/p>\n\n\n\n DANDENONG STINGRAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #7 <\/strong>Andrio Sousa<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sousa was energetic as usual, utilising his pace and tenacity to impact going both ways. He worked high up the ground to provide an option down the line, gaining separation from his opponent in the process. In tighter confines, Sousa showcased his explosive step and was a willing tackler, closing in with great speed. The top-ager eventually earned a move into midfield and even rolled off a wing, looking a touch rushed at times but lively nonetheless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #8 <\/strong>Wil Antrobus<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>36 disposals, 4 tackles, 17 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n With the Giants kicking 20 behinds, Antrobus had plenty of opportunity to showcase his foot skills from the kick-ins. He racked up 36 disposals but had 20 possessions, highlighting his influence in that space. The left-footer hit some phenomenal long passes out of defence, cutting through the wind or utilising it to gain distance. He seemed to have his hands on everything that exited Dandenong\u2019s d50, providing overlap run and mopping up with composure. That side of his game was pleasing, balancing out the sheer weight of his kick-in duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #11 <\/strong>Jackson Phillips<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 6 marks, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Returning to the side this week, Phillips looked dangerous as usual when able to use his speed over the back. He was quick to turn and go, accelerating through the corridor with vigour and looking to hit flat kicks inside 50. While his end product was hit and miss at times, he steadied wonderfully off just a couple of steps to slam home a long-range goal in term three. Phillips is the type of player whose wave running can cut up the opposition going forward, and he sought to do so with each burst of speed. His ability to kick off both feet makes for dynamic stoppage exits, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n #22 <\/strong>Clancy Stuart<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>15 disposals, 4 tackles, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n While seemingly frustrated by the umpire’s whistle and a lack of opportunity up forward in the second half, Stuart was among the best players afield before the main break. The big bodied ball winner was strong and clean at stoppages, absorbing pressure before dishing the ball out with poise. His delivery heading inside 50 was also a highlight, often lowering his eyes on the run to hit flat passes to leading targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #36 <\/strong>Ben Carroll<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>27 disposals, 5 marks, 4 clearances, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dandenong’s top clearance winner for the day, Carroll was clean and quick on the inside. He dished the ball out after roving off taps and showed an ability to shrug off would-be tacklers. The top-ager\u2019s burst speed was complimented by a couple of spring-heeled overhead marks, rising bravely to reel in the ball under pressure. He steadied nicely on the run to slot two goals, including one where he intercepted a GWS handball before firing through the big sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #43 <\/strong>Bruce Gibson<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 7 marks, 4 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gibson provided Dandenong with plenty of connection between the arcs, racking up a high of 22 uncontested possessions. Whether receiving a handball or working into space to mark, he was constantly an easy outlet for teammates to hit under pressure. As a forward, Gibson\u2019s ability to get off the leash and present high up the ground was terrific. He provided run and combination play all around the ground, while slotting a set shot goal on the angle in term two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n GIANTS ACADEMY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 <\/strong>Cooper French<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>31 disposals, 8 clearances, 9 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n French provided plenty of forward momentum for the Giants, ending the day as the number one clearance winner afield. The bottom-ager was incredibly clean at stoppages, roving the ball on the move and driving long kicks forward. While that meant blazing away at times, he showed great finesse with a classy checkside finish for the game-sealing goal. French\u2019s turn of speed and work rate around the ground meant he constantly posed a threat to the Stingrays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>Brynley Ryan<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 3 clearances, 4 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n As was a theme with the Giants’ best players, Ryan was consistently able to put speed on the ball heading forward. He started out in midfield and delivered a few crisp passes heading inside 50, no less doing so at full tilt. The bottom-ager then shifted forward and was typically evasive, although couldn’t quite make good on his set shot opportunities, finishing with three behinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #5 <\/strong>Ethan Matthews<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>36 disposals, 8 tackles, 14 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matthews lifted in a big way when the game was on the line, racking up 16 disposals in the final term. Among that haul was a massive set shot goal from long-range, before helping ice the game by dropping back to maintain possession. Matthews was dangerous when gaining possession on the run and consistently breached the forward 50 arc, either sending the ball deep or drilling passes to leading targets. His class shone through, along with a willingness to compete and tackle hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n #10 <\/strong>Brody Kane<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 5 marks, 4 inside 50s, 4 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Playing his final game for the Giants Academy, Kane ended on a high with four quality goals – including three in the final term. He was another who lifted when the game was up for grabs, converting two snaps on the left foot with clever crumbs. The over-ager was smart to burn the clock as GWS home kicked with the wind, but otherwise looked to use his speed and evasiveness to send the ball long inside 50. Kane also spent time in midfield but had his biggest impact in the front half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GWS GIANTS ACADEMY 2.3 | 6.7 | 6.16 | 13.20 (98)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dandenong Stingrays: <\/strong>B. Carroll 2, T. DeMattia, B. Gibson, Z. Hamer, Z. Keene, J. Phillips, C. Styles, K. Sullivan, M. Toner
Giants Academy: <\/strong>B. Kane 4, J. Corbett 2, E. Matthews 2, C. French, A. Maher, R. Masters, L. Roberts, Ba. Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dandenong Stingrays: <\/strong>N. Wisken, K. Sullivan, W. Antrobus, B. Carroll, J. Downward, T. DeMattia
Giants Academy: <\/strong>J. Houston, E. Matthews, H. Donohue, J. Corbett, C. French, B. Kane<\/p>\n\n\n\nDandenong Stingrays<\/h5>
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Forward\/Midfielder | 182cm | 11\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender | 182cm | 18\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 182cm | 30\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Jackson-Phillips-3-1024x683.jpg\")
Midfielder\/Forward | 186cm | 17\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Forward | 181cm | 28\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward\/Midfielder | 176cm | 14\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Bruce-Gibson-1024x683.jpg\")
Midfielder | 178cm | 28\/03\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Forward | 176cm | 04\/06\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 186cm | 04\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Ethan-Matthews-3-1024x683.jpg\")
Forward\/Midfielder | 182cm | 31\/10\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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