Emerging force Rand-Walbundrie-Walla Giants remain in the hunt for a prized top-two finish after notching an impressive 27-point win over Jindera at Walbundrie on Saturday. or signup to continue reading Giants co-coach Daniel Athanitis put the acid on his players that it was time to 'put up or shut up' during the week in the lead-up to the clash and a golden opportunity to make a statement. The young Giants accepted the challenge in emphatic fashions to notch their biggest win of the season so far in claiming the prized scalp of the second-placed Bulldogs.
With less than a kick separating the two sides at the final break, the home side finished full of running to boot five goals to one to run out convincing winners 11.10 (76) to 7.7 (49).
The victory was not only their biggest scalp so far this season but also a huge confidence boost ahead of another massive clash against Holbrook this week. The Giants and the Brookers clashed in the preliminary final last season and if they can reverse the result they suddenly become the most credible challenger to flag favourite Osborne. After a shock loss to Billabong Crows in round five, the Giants' only other defeat was against the Tigers.
Athanitis said the victory against the Bulldogs would inject a healthy dose of self-confidence as the countdown to finals begins. "I was happy to go on the record during the week that this was a huge clash for both sides and that we needed to make a statement against a flag contender," Athanitis said. .
